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Technology Resources for Students
Technology Resources for Students
Whether you’re a new or returning student, at the beginning of a semester or preparing to graduate from Smith, we have the digital tools and resources you need to succeed.
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New Students
New Students
Welcome to Smith College! You will be using various technology tools and services to support your academic and campus life. Here are some basics:
Your Smith College account (username and password) provides secure access to various applications and services.
The Smith College OneCard is a multi-purpose photo ID card issued to eligible Smith community members.
Set up other Duo devices in case you misplace your phone!
Set up other Duo devices in case you misplace your phone!
Don’t get caught with no way to access your Smith email, drive files, or Moodle. Learn how to add a backup device.
Get Started
Get Started
Find everything you need to prepare for the semester.
Workday
Workday
Workday is a big part of your Smith journey, from onboarding (have you completed all your tasks?!) to course registration and academic progress. Be sure to check out the Workday Help Center for guidance.
Download the Workday app to your mobile device or tablet to access your profile, view your grades, or enter time for your Smith job. See instructions for installing the app on iOS and Android.
Register for Classes
Register for Classes
Visit the Office of the Registrar's website for comprehensive information about registering, including the course catalog and timelines. You can view all registration articles in the Workday Help Center - here are a few to get you started:
Personal Information
Personal Information
Add your preferred name, your pronouns, and name pronunciation to your Workday profile. These affirm your identity and help build community among students, faculty, and staff.
Get Tech Ready
Get Tech Ready
Review personal computer specifications, recommendations and requirements for computers on campus, and browse products at the Smith Computer Store. To prevent interruptions to your Smith account access, add a backup Duo device in case you misplace your phone.
During the Semester
During the Semester
Find technology support for you and your work, both in class and around campus.
Available Software
Available Software
As an active Smith student, you have access to software applications on your personal device, as well as many standard and specialized programs on Smith computers across campus. Below are some of the software applications you might use for your classwork.
For a complete list, see Academic Software.
Google Workspace includes applications like Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Google Forms to help get your work done.
Google Drive is a cloud-based storage system available for all of your Google and non-Google files. See also File Storage and Backup.
Moodle is the college’s learning management system (LMS), used by professors for course information and materials.
Zoom is an audio and video conferencing tool available to students for online classes and meetings.
Slack is a messaging and collaboration platform where classes and other campus groups can connect and share information and resources.
Microsoft Office is a cloud-based productivity platform that includes apps such as Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive.
Adobe Creative Cloud offers access to many Adobe applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Lightroom.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning
Your Smith account gives you access to thousands of courses and video tutorials on a wide-range of topics through LinkedIn Learning's online platform.
On-Campus Resources
On-Campus Resources
Lost Your OneCard?
Lost Your OneCard?
Head to OneCard for instructions on requesting a temporary or replacement card.
Printing
Printing
See Student Printing for everything you need to know about printing on campus.
Five College and high school students, please see Guest Printing.
Accessibility Services
Course Support
Graduating From Smith
Graduating From Smith
Congratulations! The transition from student to graduate comes with changes to your Smith account and software platforms you have become accustomed to using.
What to Expect
What to Expect
The summer after you graduate, you’ll receive an email that includes the exact expiration date of your account. When your Smith account expires, your access to various platforms tied to it, including Gmail and all Google drives and files, Moodle, and Slack, will also expire. Head to our Graduating page for everything you need to know.
Request Help
Request Help
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