The Computing & Information Technology Department (CIT) at SUNY Geneseo is dedicated to fostering student success.

We aim to deliver valuable information and services that empower students to fully utilize the technology resources offered on campus.

🎫 CIT Resources

• Knowledge Base (self-help)
• CIT HelpDesk
• Online Service Catalog
• Remote Help Portal (Immediate assistance during business hours)
• Phone: (585) 245-5588
• Official Pages: CIT Webpage | CIT Policies and Procedures

📋 Table of Contents

• Before Arriving On Campus
• • Account Setup
• • Hardware & Software Prep
• After Arriving On Campus
• • Connecting & Wireless
• • Portals & Productivity
• • Software & Virtual Labs
• • Printing & Physical Labs
• • Stay Informed & Alert

🔐 Account Setup

• Orientation New Student Checklist
• Claim your Geneseo account
• Set password following password guidelines
• CIT Policies and Procedures
• Enroll in Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
• Set up Self-Service Password Reset methods
• Acknowledge the  Acceptable Use Policy
• Acknowledge the Student Code of Conduct

💻 Hardware & Software Prep

• Laptop Requirement Guidelines
• Update your Operating System 
• Learn online safety practices
• Student Guide for Brightspace at Geneseo
• Access your courses on Brightspace (LMS)

📶 Connecting & Wireless

• Connecting laptop
• Connecting mobile devices
• Setup Gaming Consoles, Rokus, Apple TVs & Smart TVs
• Configure Geneseo VPN for off-campus remote access

🚀 Portals & Productivity

• Launch myGeneseo Portal central launchpad
• Access courses on Brightspace (LMS)
• Review the Brightspace Student Guide
• Access campus email & tools via Google at SUNY Geneseo

💿 Software & Virtual Labs

• Software @ Geneseo
• Use Geneseo Virtual Lab to access specialized software remotely
• Claim your free profile using the LinkedIn Learning Quick Start Guide

🖨️ Printing & Physical Labs

• Student Access Computer Labs across campus
• Review Getting Started: Printing guide
• Pharos Secure Scan Authentication

🔔 Stay Informed & Alert

• Sign up for emergency notifications via NY-Alert
• Subscribe to the CIT Geneseo Status page
• Troubleshoot with the CIT Self Help Knowledge Base