Activate your NetID
Your ̽̽ NetID is a single username with a corresponding password that grants access to the my̽̽ Portal, ̽̽’s wireless network, the ̽̽ email and calendar system, Admissions Application Portal, Brightspace, and other ̽̽ systems and services. Your NetID consists of up to eight letters/numbers based on your last name and initials.
- For instance, the NetID “jshmoe” would belong to Joe Shmoe.
What is my ̽̽ email account?
- Your ̽̽ email address is associated with your NetID, such as jshmoe@uvm.edu. Additionally, each email account has an email alias based on your first and last name, like Joe.Shmoe@uvm.edu. Email sent to either address is delivered to your ̽̽ email account.
Download the Microsoft Outlook Mobile Application for convenient access to your ̽̽ email on the go, follow the instructions on adding your ̽̽ email account to your device.
Buying a Computer/Specifications
̽̽’s not-for-profit ̽̽ TechStore carries computers from Apple and Dell, and a full line of supplies and accessories — from ink to iPads — all at competitive educational pricing. Computers purchased through the ̽̽ TechStore meet University minimum specifications and can be serviced by the on-campus TechTeam.
The ̽̽ TechStore is located on the third floor of the Davis Center in the ̽̽ Bookstore and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stop by, call (802) 656-3067, or email tech.store@uvm.edu.
Access to a computer is critical for your success, both in and out of class. All ̽̽ students are required to have a laptop that meets the minimum specifications. Note that Chromebooks, iPads and Android Tablets are not capable of being used as your primary computing device. The ̽̽ TechStore sells laptops that meet both college-specific and general University minimum specifications.
To discuss possible options for utilizing financial aid for purchase of a laptop, contact Student Financial Services.
Finding/Purchasing Textbooks
On August 1st, the ̽̽ Bookstore releases a comprehensive list of all the textbooks required for fall semester classes. Through the you can buy or rent new or used copies of your textbooks, or even download digital versions of the course materials. The Bookstore can either ship your textbooks to your house or have them packaged and ready for you to pick-up at the Bookstore when you arrive on campus. Easy and hassle-free!
Apps for Success
Here are to download in order to be prepared for your arrival on campus.
Preparing for On-Campus Move-In
Review the ̽̽ Residential Life move-in information to learn what to bring and how to prepare for your on-campus move in.
Move-In