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.
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 your email regularly as it is the official way for NU to contact you.
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Canvas is a web-based learning management system, or LMS. It is used by learning institutions, educators, and students to access and manage online course learning materials and communicate about skill development and learning achievement.
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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!
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Google-powered email, calendars, document sharing, and IM, all from your @mail.niagara.edu account.
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myNU is a system that offers personalized content to NU students, carefully selected and organized links, and many other useful services.
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ID Card assistance is available at the IT Helpdesk (St. Vincent's Annex) or call (716) 286-8040. ID's are used for building entry and purchasing items on and off campus.
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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.
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The primary purpose of the ResNet is to support NU students in their academic needs using our high-speed local area network.
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All public computing is located in the library. Both PCs and Macs are available for use, and printing is also available.
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Dial 9 + 1 + Ten Digit Number. i.e. 917162867300 (Refer to your telephone directory for a listing of local exchanges)
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