Student Technology Guide

Explore the services UBIT provides to help students work and play. You'll find detailed instructions on how to manage Duo, download and use Microsoft 365, how to print, get email on all your devices, find computing sites (including LevelUp), and much more!

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Check with your department to see if they offer additional tools, or review additional IT programs and discounts for students.

What's new?

4 most common questions

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Where do I go for tech help?

Schedule a consultation with UB Tech Squad, submit a ticket, call or email us. Visit the UBIT Help Center >

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I forgot my UBITName

Look it up at Find your UBITName >

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What kind of computer should I bring to campus?

We recommend Windows or Apple laptops or computers for academic coursework. Tablets or smartphones are also helpful for on-the-go note-taking and messaging.

At this time, UB does not support or recommend the purchase or use of a Chromebook.

See our complete hardware standards and find device discounts>

Learn about using technology

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Explore trends and best practices in information technology (UBITName Login required).

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