Information Technology - Olivet Nazarene University

We are so thrilled you have chosen Olivet to become not only your school but your second family. One area vital to the Olivet experience is technology. Through this you will be able to connect with friends, family, and teachers as well as stay in the loop of everything that occurs on Olivet.s campus.

The purpose of this section of the Information Technology web site is to provide information that will hopefully help you better understand the technology used at Olivet and how you can make the most of that technology during your time here at Olivet.

Orientation Presentation Slides

During the June orientations, you probably saw two different presentations we prepared to help provide information on technology at Olivet. One is a slideshow that was running automatically on a screen at our information table. The second is the slides used during our presentation sessions in the afternoon. If you would like a copy of either of these presentations, you can click here to download the information table slide show or click here to download the afternoon presentation slide show. Please note that you will need Adobe Reader to view these documents.

Contact Information

We know that even after you read through all of the helpful information found on this web site that you may still have some lingering questions. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments you may have regarding the use of technology at Olivet. We can be reached in the following ways:

Section Summaries

Here is a quick summary of topics that might be of interest as you begin your time here at Olivet. You may click each topic heading or use the links to the left to get more details.

Computer Recommendations

You are not required to have a computer at Olivet but the majority of students do. If you are looking to purchase a new computer, here are some details on what you should be looking for. There is also information on some discount programs you can take advantage of and what to do if you already have a computer that you plan on bringing to campus.

Connecting to Olivet's Network

How to connect your computer to the Olivet network (or as we call it, ONUnet). You may connect wired or wirelessly.

Account Management

Explains the importance of keeping your Olivet account details secure and how to manage your accounts for services such as webmail, Blackboard, and OASIS.

Software Needs

From commonly used products such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop to more obscure titles that only certain majors might want or need, we have ways you can get these products at a significantly reduced price. Information is also included for software and utilities that you will definitely need such as anti-virus programs and how you can get these at no charge.

Services Provided to Students

Check out many of the services IT is more than happy to provide to the Olivet campus. There are others that are not listed but these are the ones we think will generate the most interest.

Student ID Cards

Wondering why you need a student ID card and had to wait in line to get your picture taken and signature captured? Here we try to answer all the questions you might have about what an Olivet student ID really means.

Technology Orientation Course

If you did not get a chance to see or hear about the Technology Orientation Course while here in June for new student orientation, or you were not paying attention during the lab session at orientation, or you have yet to attend an orientation, here is information on what you can do to better familiarize yourself with the technology used at Olivet. Your instructors will expect you to at least know the basics of navigating this technology.