Technology Requirements
Each student is required to have a laptop. Laptops must have an English version of Microsoft Windows. If you decide to use a Mac, we recommend you have an English version of Microsoft Windows installed in case a course requires software that will only run on Microsoft Windows. Chromebooks and tablets will not work for some software used in courses, so these are NOT acceptable substitutes.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
The University requires 2FA to access many resources on campus. Click here to set up 2FA and recovery options.
Box Drive
Before accessing files stored in Box at Illinois, you must claim your Box account.
Canvas
Class course spaces are hosted in Canvas.
MS Teams
MS Teams is a communication and collaboration platform that offers a range of features such as instant messaging, video conferencing, file sharing, and more. By using MS Teams, we’ll be able to stay connected in real time. Please download MS Teams to your mobile device.
New students must join the MS in Finance Teams. Please click on this link: https://go.gies.illinois.edu/MSFTeams
Some of the channels we currently have in our MS in Finance Team are:
- New Students - jump in this one to connect with other new students!
- Announcements & Deadlines
- Ask A Question
- CPT
- Events & Workshops
- Graduation & Convocation
- Job Postings- Opportunities
- Purely Social
- Resources; News
VPN
You will sometimes need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to access on-campus resources from off-campus. Information on how to download and install the University of Illinois VPN. Please note that when trying to access library resources, you must select "tunnel all" instead of "split tunnel" when logging in.
WebStore
As a UIUC student, you have access to a variety of free and discounted software from the WebStore.
Zoom
Claim your Illinois Zoom account.
We recommend downloading (and regularly updating) Zoom to your computer. When logging in, click the SSO button and input Illinois as your domain.