What do I get with an OIT Account?
Internet Access
Connect to the Internet via Ethernet, dial-up or wireless.
More about the Campus Network
Students are allocated 30MB of space on the the UMass Amherst email
system--UMail. Use your favorite email client or UMail on the Web.
More about UMail
Access to Computer Labs & Classrooms
Your OIT Account gives you access to the Windows and Macintosh labs
& classrooms run by PCCO (PC Classroom Operations).
More about Computer Labs
Access to SPARK
Many UMass faculty use SPARK, a Web-based learning management system, to post syllabi,
grades, and other course-related materials. You'll need your NetID (OIT
Account user name) and password to access your courses in SPARK.
More about
SPARK
But wait there's more! We've listed just some of the great services you get with your OIT Computing Account. More OIT Computing Account services
Other OIT Services
These services are available to all members of the UMass Amherst community.
Get Help
Our Help Desk Consultants are here to help you with your computer problems
and questions.
More about the Help Desk
Workshops & Training
OIT offers several workshops on technology-related topics each semester.
These workshops are available for a nominal fee and cover topics such as Web
site planning, Dreamweaver, and Thesis Formatting.
More about Workshops &
Training
Software Downloads
We provide anti-virus applications, email clients, browsers and other
software to the UMass community.
More about Software
Downloads
Telephone Service
Residence hall telphone services are provided through Residential
Telecommunications. Features include voice mail, call waiting, call
transfer, and conference calling. Don't forget to bring your own touch-tone
phone!
More about Telephone
Service
