Student Services
The Office of Information Technology provides support for a variety of technology needs, including: user accounts, ID cards, online systems, wired and wireless networks, email, computer labs, phones, equipment loans, classroom technology, multimedia production, and more. We also offer academically discounted software and hardware to students at our IT Help Desk.
PurplePass Account
At NU, one username and password allows you access to all of our Systems. We call it the PurplePass.
MoreStudent Email
NU offers email to all NU students through our partnership with Google and their Google Apps suite. It is available at http://apps.niagara.edu Please check it regularly. It is an official way for NU to contact you.
MoreCanvas Information for Students
Learn CanvasNew to Canvas? We think you'll pick it up very quickly and easily due to its intuitive, familiar user interface. The videos below should help you understand the various student-related areas of Canvas.Assignments Overview (Video) Assignment Submissions (Video) Calendar (Video) Canvas …
MoreGoogle Drive
Google Drive allows students to access their files in the cloud on campus, in the residence halls, off-campus, and on mobile devices. Pretty much anywhere! Google Drive is installed on computers on campus, and can also be accessed via the web at https://apps.niagara.edu (once logged in, click …
MoreGoogle Apps @ NU
What is Google Apps @ NU? Now you can have Google-powered email, calendars, document sharing, and IM, all from your @mail.niagara.edu account. Gmail Keep your NU email address, but use Google’s advanced email interface — without ads. Comes with a powerful spam filter and 7+ gigabytes of storage …
MoremyNU & Web Advisor
myNU: Your personalized portal to NU!myNU is a system that offers personalized content to NU students, carefully selected and organized links, and many other useful services. The system's main function is to bring all of the useful content to our students in an efficient and organized website. It …
MoreID Cards and Card Access
ID Card assistance is available at the IT Helpdesk (Library) or call (716) 286-7310. ID's are used for building entry and purchasing items on and off campus.
MoreRESNET Acceptable Use Policy
The Residential Network Program (ResNet) is a cooperative endeavor between residential students (Participants) and the professional staff of Information Technology. To make the network as useful, accessible, and effective as possible, there are certain expectations and rules for Participants. In …
MoreResidential Network
Dorm rooms on the NU campus, including the student apartments, are wired to our high-speed local area network. Students must fill out a form to sign up for service.The primary purpose of the ResNet is to support NU students in their academic needs. Excessive recreational or abusive use of the …
MoreComputer Labs
Information Technology (IT) operates and provides technical support for numerous labs and other computing resources on campus. This includes open labs available to anyone in the campus community, instructional labs that can be reserved by faculty to teach a class and special purpose labs designed to …
MorePhone Information
Dialing Instructions Local Calls Dial 9 + 1 + Ten Digit Number. i.e. 917162867300 (Refer to your telephone directory for a listing of local exchanges) Domestic Long-Distance Calls Dial 9 + your calling card toll free number International Calls Dial 9 + your calling card toll free number Toll-Free …
MoreTechnology Store
The Office of Information Technology sells a variety of technology related items to students and employees at discounted costs. We always strive to pass low costs on to the NU community. To purchase our products, please visit the IT help desk in St. Vincent's Annex. Accepted methods of payment are …
MoreOnline Student Guide
The online student guide is designed to help you become better prepared for an online class here at NU.
MoreIT Help Desk
The Office of Information Technology Help Desk is located on the first floor of the library. Here, students, faculty & staff can ask questions and get help with any computer related needs they may have. The Help Desk has brochures and pamphlets that summarize our various systems and services on campus, as well as a friendly staff that can answer your computer related questions.
If you have any questions, feel free to call the help desk at 716-286-8040 or via email helpdesk@niagara.edu.
Need Access to a Computer or Printer?
Computers & printers available 24 hours at the Library (Student Learning Commons) and overnight at St. Vin. 105. Mac Lab Dunleavy 122 (open hours posted on door).