Students Get Started

Recent arrival? These links will get you started with your Stanford online identity, individual connectivity, and basic computing resources.

Buy a computer or other device:

• Apple at Stanford
• Lenovo at Stanford
• Dell at Stanford
• Stanford Bookstore Computer Department

Request a SUNet ID account to get access to online resources:

• Stanford Accounts

Manage your SUNet ID settings (including directory preferences):

• Stanford Accounts

Connect to the network:

• In-room and wireless connections in campus housing
• Configure Windows
• Configure MacOS/iOS

Software for your desktop computer, including free and site-licensed authentication, auto-update, and anti-virus utilities:

• Essential Stanford Software
• Search for other software:
  • Software at Stanford

Email and calendar — select and configure your central, University-hosted options:

• Stanford Email & Calendar

Mobile — sync and secure your device with Stanford‘s systems:

• Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Website — easy self-install:

• Stanford Sites

Additional get started information is available at Residential Computing’s getting started page.

Tools

Find more links to everyday technology tools, commonly used websites, and resources for online professional development on the Tools for Students page.

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