IT resources for students
New student technology checklist
Essential apps & IT services
Explore popular software and services available to students here or go to the service catalogue to browse all IT services.
Networking
Microsoft 365
Help & support
UVic's IT support is for students, too! We can help you set up your device and use UVic's apps and services.
Go to the student services tab in online tools to access your UVic records, registration, tools and web apps.
Find tech on campus
These are all general use tools and spaces available to all UVic students. Many academic departments have their own facilities for their students to use.
- Video room (HSD A154)
- VR room (BEC 190)
- Podcast corner (HSD A131)
- Media creation spaces in the library
- rooms for editing, viewing, listening, and podcasting
- 3D printing and scanning and laser cutting at DSC
- Borrow AV tech from the library
Pay with ONECard Flex funds:
- B&W and colour printing & scanning in Clearihue, HSD, and BEC labs
- B&W, colour and large-format printing & scanning in the library
- Large-format printing & scanning at DSC
- Large-format and roll printing in Fine Arts
Pay with cash or card:
This list is purely informational. These products are offered directly to students by their vendors, not through an agreement with UVic. University Systems doesn't endorse or provide support for them.
- Mendeley Reference Manager and Mendeley Cite add-on for Word
- Zotero citation manager (desktop and mobile app) and ZoteroBib (web app)
- AutoDesk / AutoCAD
- JetBrains Products for Learning
- Microsoft Azure for Students
- You must use a personal Microsoft 365 account to sign up for Azure for Students, not your UVic one.
- GitHub Student Developer Pack
Technology requirements
Some programs and courses have more specific requirements. The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science has its own recommendations.
Computers and tablets
You should have at least one desktop, laptop or tablet you can use for coursework and meetings:
- a laptop or desktop computer running Windows 11
- a Mac running macOS Ventura (13) or higher
- an iPad running the latest version of iPadOS
- an Android tablet running a supported version of Android OS
If you use a Chromebook or a device that only supports an older operating system, you might not be able to use the software required for your courses on it. Computer labs are available for software that won't run on your personal device.
Peripherals
To take part in online courses and meetings, you should also have:
- webcam
- microphone
- speakers
- a USB headset
Most laptops and tablets have a camera, mic, and speakers built in. You might need to buy them separately for desktop computers.
MFA authenticator devices
We recommend an smartphone capable of running Duo Mobile for iOS or Android. You can also use a Duo hardware token, TOTP authenticator app, or certain laptops with biometric devices. Visit multi-factor authentication to learn more.
Internet access
You'll need high-speed Internet access at home with a minimum download speed of 5 MBps. Virtually all residential Internet plans available in Greater Victoria meet this, but you might have issues studying remotely from rural areas in BC.
Leaving UVic
After you graduate or stop taking courses, you'll be able to use the UVic website to view your records, order transcripts, and update your contact info. You'll lose access to all other UVic IT services including Wi-Fi, Microsoft 365, UVic email and Zoom, along with any data you have saved in them. You'll have 1 month to transfer important documents, email messages and contacts to a personal device, OneDrive account or whatever you use for personal storage.
- Transition your files: A student's guide can help you save your OneDrive files, OneNote notes, email and contacts to a personal OneDrive account.
- Sync your OneDrive files to your computer (Windows or Mac)
Get help now
Contact IT support for help accessing or using any of UVic's IT services for students.