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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS & SUPPORT
Brown School Laptop Requirement
Washington University students are required to have a laptop that meets or exceeds the minimum laptop specifications for their school. Review Brown School minimum system requirements and recommendations in the Admitted Student Resources.
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Washu Tech Den
The WashU Tech Den provides technology services to the Washington University student community, with a focus on graduate/professional and non-residential students. The Tech Den provides numerous resources and support for students in the use of core technologies, including laptop purchasing guidance, laptop repairs/loaners, network connectivity, email, printing, and software support. Learn more at techden.wustl.edu
Washu Systems
You will use a number of technology platforms throughout your time at the Brown School. Below are a few of the primary systems you will become familiar with.
WASHU EMAIL & OFFICE 365:
University email accounts are provided through the Microsoft Office 365 platform. Office 365 also offers calendaring, IM, video conferencing and access to Office applications, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. All students with an activated WUSTL Key can install and activate the Microsoft Office apps on up to five personally-owned devices at no cost. Visit it.wustl.edu/office-for-home to find instructions for your operating system. email.wustl.edu
CANVAS:
Washington University utilizes the Canvas learning management system. You will use canvas to manage your courses and assignments, share course documents, and communicate with your instructors. mycanvas.wustl.edu
WUSTL BOX:
WUSTL Box is a cloud-based file storage and sharing solution that allows for secure document sharing and collaboration. box.wustl.edu
HANDSHAKE:
Handshake is Washington University’s career management platform that will allow you to explore and apply for campus employment opportunities, register for career fairs and employer events, and connect with the Career Services Office. The Office of Field Education maintains a listing of practicum sites in Handshake, which you will utilize to search for practicum opportunities and complete field education processes. wustl.joinhandshake.com
ONE FOR WASHU:
A helpful dashboard you may customize to access to multiple WashU systems with a single log-in! one.wustl.edu
