Office will setup and run automatically on Windows while on Mac you will have to click next a few times through an installer.Mac users looking to download Outlook 15 will need to navigate to “Office 365 settings,” via the gear in the top right hand corner of the Office 365 portal. You will find Outlook 15 under the Software tab. Color printing is charged at the standard NYU rate of $0.75 per page and does not debit from the $50 per semester print grant. Law students printing to the 'NYU Print Service' or at any non-Law School printer will be charged at the standard NYU rate of $0.10 per page for black and white.
Academic Technology Portal is a guide for faculty to any technology needs, where necessary technology resources are consolidated into four main categories. Begin your search by entering into the subpages for computing and server, advanced printing, academic application and platform, or classroom/media support and infrastructural technology support. Computing and server is where you will find all computing related resources and book printing services under advanced printing. Academic technology support including all NYU licensed academic software and NYU academic platforms. Classroom support and infrastructural teaching support are also included in academic portal.
Research and Instructional Technology Services (RITS) provides comprehensive research and technology support for faculty and students in teaching, learning and scholarship activities. Instructional technologists, specialists and librarians support Technology Enhanced Education (TEE) alongside specialist reference librarians providing reference, research consultations, and workshops for faculty and students. Staff specializations include instructional technology and design, online and blended learning development, web publishing and digital mapping (GIS) initiatives, research tools and services. RITS offers Digital Learning Environment support, as well as Digital Studio services, digital media and instructional video production, project management as well as consultation services.
NYU Shanghai Information Technology Services utilizes up-to-date equipment and processes to provide the best user experience possible for community members. IT operates infrastructure, providing services such as High Performance Computing and VPN, as well as client-facing assistance, helping the community with technical support through our Service Desk. Ease of access is central to IT, with IT-operated computers and printers positioned at various locations around the academic building and the dorms. With our knowledge-equipped teams, accessing technology in higher education is easy with classroom support for anything from intensive research infrastructure to the operation of classroom technology. We are here to help. Do not hesitate to send an email to shanghai.it.help@nyu.edu or open an IT support ticket in the IT self-service portal. You can also click IT FAQ for more useful information.
×Top 5 IT FAQs
1. Q:Why I cannot access my gmail / Facebook / Twitter (or other websites)?
A: According to Chinese law and local regulations, you need connect to NYU Shanghai VPN to access services like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube in China. Visit http://shanghai.nyu.edu/it/vpn to download the NYU VPN client and configure it for use in Shanghai.
2. Q: How can I connect my laptop/cellphone/tablet to university wireless?
A: You can connect your device including Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac, iPhone, Android, Ubuntu devices to “nyu” network with our Knowledge Base.
3. Q: How can I print in Shanghai?
A: There are 2 different printing system in shanghai campus. NYU Print Service is a global NYU service designed to allow students to print documents in black and white. For colorful printing, the NYU community (including faculty, staff and students) can use the NYUSH Pudong Campus Printers. This service is specific to NYU Shanghai, and makes printing quick and simple. The service is available in Mac, Windows and Linux.
4. Q: What equipment IT providing and how long can I loan?
A: NYU Shanghai IT provide a various of equipments from cameras to projector, laptop to microphone and audio device to other accessories. Most of the loan services default loaning time is 5 hours. Special equipments (e.g. Camera/Video Camera) default loaning time is 3 days. Long term loaning (up to 2 weeks) only available for staff and faculty. More information visit shanghai.nyu.edu/it/loan.
5. Q: How can I connect my laptop in classroom screen? How to switch the signal from classroom desktop to my laptop?
A: NYU Shanghai have 3 types of classrooms divided by the capacity of classroom, Small classrooms can hold 20 people, Medium classrooms can hold 45 people, Large classrooms can hold 60 people. Use Small Classrooms Technical Guide and Medium/Large Technical Guide to connect laptops and switch signal.
The School of Engineering provides a software package for students that includes most of what you will need for this course. Contact the Tandon IT Help Desk at soehelpdesk@nyu.edu for more information.
EG1003 explicitly does not offer support for any of the following platforms:
- OpenOffice/LibreOffice
- Google Docs
- iWork: Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
- Linux/Unix
- ChromeOS
- Mobile Devices: iOS/Android/Windows Phone
The use of any of these above mentioned platforms may cause formatting issues and submission troubles. Students may be penalized for these incompatibilities.
The PCs in JAB 573, 574, 576, and 577 are equipped with all the software you will need for the course. Access to these PCs is allowed during Open Lab sessions.
NYU offers a Virtual Computer Lab which has some of the software required by the course installed.
If there are any issues with MS Project access the Virtual Computer Lab (VCL): File Management page.
JAB 775: http://engineering.nyu.edu/services/information-technology-systems/computer
Bern Dibner Library: http://library.nyu.edu/locations/bern-dibner-library/
Microsoft Office is available via the NYU Virtual Computer Lab.
Alternatively, as of the writing of this page, students may register and download Office for free at http://www.office.com/getoffice365 with their nyu.edu email address. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are included in the Office suite.
Microsoft Project is available via the NYU Virtual Computer Lab.
Alternatively, Microsoft Project can be installed on Windows PCs. Mac users may install virtualization software or dual-boot with Windows to install Microsoft Project.
The Laptop Help Desk provides Microsoft Project for current EG1003 students at no additional cost. They are located in RH337 and their hours of operation are Mon – Fri, 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM.
A trial version of Microsoft Project is available here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-project-professional-2013
A link to download the software can be found https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software here
Download here: Solidworks eDrawings (free download here for Windows and Mac) (download eDrawings Viewer)
A link to download the software can be found here.
A link to download the software can be found here
6-Month Evaluation: https://lumen.ni.com/nicif/us/evallvstudent/content.xhtml
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3-year license for Revit student version available: https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revitDownload the 2019 Revit US version.
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3-year license for Fusion 360 student version available: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators
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