Technology at SUNY Adirondack
TECHNOLOGY AT SUNY ADIRONDACK
STUDENT COMPUTING
The Information Technology Services (ITS) Computing Lab is located on the main level of the Scoville Learning Center. Students are encouraged to use any of the lab computers to complete course assignments. Software available in the lab includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access), Microsoft Visual Studio, Solidworks, Adobe Dreamweaver, Google Suite Apps via any installed browser and many others. High-speed laser printing is also available in the lab. Laptops and other items may be borrowed from the ITS Helpdesk by leaving your student ID, military ID or driver's license. Student Helpdesk Assistants are available to assist with any technical issues you may have.
GET ONLINE AND GET CONNECTED
E-MAIL
SUNY Adirondack automatically assigns college e-mail accounts to SUNY Adirondack students. Your e-mail address is Network ID@wolfmail.sunyacc.edu. Your Network ID and Password may be obtained by logging into Self-Service Banner at https://banner.sunyacc.edu using your Banner ID and PIN and clicking on Lookup Network ID and Password. Accounts are kept active as long as a student is continuously registered for classes at the college and for a period of time after the end of the semester and graduation.
Your college e-mail account issued by SUNY Adirondack is the official means of communications in regards to all business pertaining to the college. You are responsible for checking e-mail frequently and consistently.
STUDENT PORTAL
The Student Portal provides students with access to e-mail, course schedules, grades, billing, financial aid, student activities, and the learning management system (the online classroom software). It also allows you to access Starfish which provides an efficient way to communicate with your instructors and advisors, connect with support services that allow you to be a successful college student and schedule in-person appointments with faculty and advisors. Additional information available on the Student Portal includes a calendar of campus events, internship and employment opportunities, career exploration and services, clubs and activities and information about student services including assigned academic advisors, tutoring, library, counseling and ITS Helpdesk services. The student portal may be accessed at https://mysunyadk.com using your Network ID and Password.
SELF-SERVICE BANNER
Self-Service Banner provides web-based access to class schedules, course registration, grades, academic transcripts, financial aid, and other account information. Understanding this system will be essential to your success at SUNY Adirondack. In order to access Self-Service Banner, please log into the Student Portal and click on the Banner link. If you do not have access to Self-Service Banner, please contact the Registrar's Office in Warren Hall for additional information.
Note: Your initial Self-Service Banner PIN will be your date of birth in MMDDYY format. You will be prompted to change your initial PIN when you log into Self-Service Banner for the first time.
ACCEPTABLE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
Students are responsible for complying with the full Board-approved policy on Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources, which can be found on the college's website at https:/www.sunyacc.edu/policies.