816-235-2000
Single-Sign-On (SSO) Account, www.umkc.edu/is/userpassword.asp
Each student enrolled in credit courses at UMKC is assigned a Single-Sign-On (SSO) username, which provides access to UMKC e-mail, Pathway, student labs and much more. These accounts are used for official University communications. Students are strongly encouraged to check their e-mail accounts regularly for important announcements and information. Visit the Web site above to setup your password online. You can get additional assistance at any of the IS-managed computer labs or by contacting the UMKC Call Center at 816-235-2000.
Free Anti-virus Software
www.umkc.edu/is/support/services/anti-virus/
Free downloads of the McAfee Antivirus software (for Windows and Macintosh operating systems) are available for UMKC students.
Computer Internet Bars
www.umkc.edu/is/support/services/internetbars/
Computer internet bars have been installed in several campus buildings, allowing convenient access to e-mail and other applications.
www.umkc.edu/is/cts
The primary goal of Classroom Technology Services is to enable academic excellence by developing, implementing, and maintaining environments that empower teaching and learning for the faculty and students at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. A significant emphasis is placed on classroom technology. As a result, many classrooms have been upgraded with instructional technology, including computers, network and laptop connections, video projectors, VCRs and document cameras.
KnowledgeBase@UMKC
www.umkc.edu/is
The KnowledgeBase@UMKC is a collection of more than 125,000 technical knowledgebase articles covering more than 200 software titles, including Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Symantec, and more. Students can access the KnowledgeBase@UMKC from a link on the UMKC Information Services Web site twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Online Learning
www.umkc.edu/is/its
A wide variety of online and Web-enhanced courses are available at UMKC. These courses are delivered using Blackboard, Wimba, and other instructional technologies for online learning.
Online Problem Reporting
www.umkc.edu/is/comments_or_problems.asp
Students can notify Information Services online 24/7 of problems related to UMKC computing resources, including SSO account or lab problems. Someone will address your inquiry within 24 hours during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm).
Pathway
pathway.umkc.edu
Access a variety of student services, including class registration, grades, bill payment and more via Pathway. For more information, call 816-235-2000 or send an e-mail to callcenter@umkc.edu.
Purchasing Personal Computers
www.umkc.edu/is/support/services/purchasing/hardware/home/ (requires SSO logon)
Are you looking for a new computer? UMKC students are eligible for educational discounts on personal computer purchases.
Purchasing Software
www.umkcbookstore.com
UMKC students may buy popular software programs at an educational discount, under the Microsoft Select Student Option program. Visit the University Bookstore, located in the University Center, or call 816-235-BOOK for more information.
Residence Hall Computers
www.umkc.edu/is/support/services/residencehall/
Computer labs and computer kiosks are located in the Cherry Street and Oak Street Residence Halls as well as in the Oak Place Apartments. High-speed Internet connections are provided for each resident bringing their own computer to the Cherry Street and Oak Street Residence Halls, as well as Oak Place Apartments. Students will want to review the above Web site and get their computer ready to access the UMKC network before bringing their computer to the Residence Halls.
RooTools
www.umkc.edu/is/support/services/rootools/
RooTools is a collection of software and instruction sets designed to assist UMKC students, faculty and staff in connecting to UMKC resources, communicating with each other and protecting their personal computers. The software requires Windows XP or Windows Vista.
Statistics Software
www.umkc.edu/is/support/services/software/siteLicensed/ (requires SSO logon)
The university has campus-wide licenses for several software packages including statistical programs (for data analysis) and EndNote (a bibliographical program).
Student Web Pages
web.umkc.edu
UMKC recognizes the value of publishing information to the Web and provides space for student personal Web pages. Student Web pages are created and maintained by individual students for their own use or for projects relating to University classes. For additional information on this topic, visit the Web site.
UMKC IS Call Center
www.umkc.edu/callcenter
Forgot your password? Need help setting up your Single-Sign-On (SSO) account? The UMKC Call Center serves as the frontline technical support contact for the University. Its primary purpose is to provide technical support to current students, faculty, and staff. The UMKC Call Center can be reached by phone at 816-235-2000 or by e-mail at callcenter@umkc.edu.
Wireless Computing
www.umkc.edu/is/nt/wirelessnetwork.asp
UMKC students can enjoy the convenient benefits of wireless Internet access in almost every building on campus. Wireless computing allows students the freedom to study and learn without restricting them to physical locations.
