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?

UltraWide Monitors in Silverman for your laptop
11/20/23
Maximize your screen to maximize your productivity: connect your laptop to one of UBIT's curved UltraWide monitors using the included HDMI or USB-C cables, available on the third floor of the Silverman Library.
Open to Campus: Dec 12th Celebration of Cultures Basket Raffle Fundraiser
11/14/23
Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, December 12th from 8:30 a.m. to noon, the Office of the Vice President and Chief Information Officer is hosting a Celebration of Cultures Basket Raffle Fundraiser in The Buffalo Room (10 Capen). The fundraiser will support UB’s SEFA Campaign for the Community. 
Sign into Zoom with SSO, and not Google or Facebook, for your UB Zoom account
9/10/20
Your UB Zoom account is a premium account that you’ll need in order to access UB classes and meetings held using Zoom. When given the option, always sign in using SSO—if you use Google or Facebook to sign in, you may run into problems later.
A guide to learning with Zoom at UB
6/15/20
With more classes being held online, Zoom is an essential tool to keep up with lectures, attend office hours and more. Follow these tips and become your class’s resident Zoom master.
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Students say
Photo of UB student Heeba Kariapper.
"Digital technology... can provide humans with a new perspective."
12/5/22

Heeba Kariapper >
UB Senior
Computer Science and English

Photo of UB student Angus Lam.
"Regardless your discipline, it makes sense to have some sort of professional online presence."
3/1/21

Angus Lam >
UB Senior
Computer Science and Linguistics

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4 most common questions

I forgot my UBITName password.

How do I recover my UBITName password?

Check out our help docs. If you're still having problems, contact the UBIT Help Center.

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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>

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