Student remote technology
The following guidelines are designed to support remote technology for Wayne State students.
- All use of Wayne State technology—on campus or remote—must follow the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy.
- If you are using personal devices to access Wayne State technology systems and services, please make sure your operating system is up to date. These updates include security patches that protect both you and the Wayne State community at large.
Support
- C&IT Help Desk: 313-577-4357, helpdesk@wayne.edu
Communication and file sharing
- Email
Verify that you can access your email and Microsoft Office web applications at connect.wayne.edu. If you use Outlook on your university-owned desktop computer, you may use Outlook on the Web or Outlook Mobile to access to your Wayne State email.
- Microsoft Office
Students and most Wayne State employees) may download up to five free copies of Microsoft Office, which includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel and more.
- Microsoft Teams
Teams is a communication and collaboration tool included with Office 365. Chat, call, have meetings and share files or your screen from your phone or computer.
- Microsoft OneDrive
Sync your files and access them remotely.
- Zoom
Zoom is a web conferencing tool that makes it easy to collaborate using video chat and desktop sharing. Licenses are now available for employees to hold department meeting and host other events. Meetings can have up to 300 participants and last up to 24 hours.
Resources
Learn Anywhere
The Academic Success Center has compiled resources available to ensure your success in the online learning environment.
Quick links
- Canvas FAQ
- Canvas Student phone app: App Store, Google Play
- Student intro to Canvas course
- Degree Works
- WSU-LIMITED (Wi-Fi for gaming and smart devices in campus housing)
- Xfinity on Campus streaming
- Report scam emails
- Download Outlook mobile App: App Store, Google Play
- Using Home Equipment in Our Virtual Work (PDF)