CITS Services Information

Computing & Information Technology Services

Technology is an integral part of the university student's experience. At UMass Dartmouth, student access to technology is provided and supported by the IT (information technology) department known as CITS, Computing and Information Technology Services. Below are just some of the services CITS provides in support of your academic and student life. For a complete list of our services, visit the CITS website at http://www.umassd.edu/cits/.

Responsible Use
Since many users share information data and technology, and because of legal and ethical requirements, all users need to be aware of their responsibilities related to data and computing at the University of Massachusetts system at http://www.massachusetts.edu/policy/datacomputingpolicies.html and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth at http://www.umassd.edu/cits/policies/responsibleuse.cfm

Email
Email accounts are provided to every UMass Dartmouth student. This is an official means of communication for UMass Dartmouth notifications, alerts, announcements and events. You will receive notification regarding your UMD email account access via the CITS Welcome Postcard. For additional information, call 508-999-8532 or visit the new student website at http://www.umassd.edu/cits/newstudents/

COIN
The Corsairs On-line Information system allows students to register for classes, view class schedules, view billing information, and print academic transcripts.
http://www.umassd.edu/coin/

Ruckus
Current UMass Dartmouth students have access to Ruckus, a leading digital multi-media entertainment network, which offers free, safe and legal digital music downloads. Students have access to more than 1.5 million music tracks and can set up personal friend networks to share songs and entertainment interests with other students of schools that subscribe to Ruckus. Current UMass Dartmouth students are eligible to subscribe to Ruckus. http://www.umassd.edu/cits/ruckus

UMass Dartmouth U$ave Program
Discount pricing for selected computer products is available through the UMass U$ave Program. http://usave.umassp.edu

Public Computing Facilities
More than 400 computers are available in public computing facilities located in the Library (lower level) and in most classroom buildings. CITS provides a variety of standard software applications on two computer platforms: Apple Macintosh and PC compatibles. For assistance, visit the Help Desk located in the Library lower level, call 508-999-8884 or send e-mail to itstudentcenter@umassd.edu.
http://www.umassd.edu/cits/labschedules

Mobile Computing Loan Program (MCLP)
Students with a valid UMass Pass may borrow from a limited number of laptops, and portable projectors from the MCLP. These short-term loans are available via the Library's Circulation Desk located on the first floor.
http://www.lib.umassd.edu/libraryinfo/policies/mclp_faq.html