Guilford College offers many free or low-cost technology-based resources for students. Browse the sections below to learn more about your computing accounts, discount technology purchasing, available hardware and software, printing on campus, course information, academic resources, and more.  

Library and Learning Technologies and Information Technology Services (ITS) work together with other academic support and services colleagues in the Hege Academic Commons to provide you with the technology-based resources, tools, and support for your readiness for learning and academic success.  For more detailed information, this orientation presentation will get you started.  We're here for you, so don't hesitate to reach out! 

ITS Help Desk

Phone: 336.316.2020

email: its@guilford.edu

Location: Bauman 101 and Hege Academic Commons (Help Desk @ Hege, main floor near the information desk)

The best way to get help quickly is to submit a ticket; choose "Sign in with Google" and remember that you must be logged in to your Guilford email address

Library and Learning Technologies

Phone: 336.316.2129

email: library@guilford.edu | learningtechnologies@guilford.edu

Location: Hege Academic Commons

Website: Hege Academic Commons | Learning Design and Development

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Accounts

Incoming students receive an email with the subject “Guilford Login Information” which provides initial login information for the accounts below.

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Google Email and Workspace Account

Guilford College uses Google Workspace for email and access to Google Apps for communication and collaboration. Features include Google Drive to store, create, and share documents, Google Calendar, and more.  To login, go to http://mail.guilford.edu and enter your network account username (the first part of your Guilford email address) and your email password. 

Your email username and login is also used to access Canvas, Zoom, and Adobe Creative Cloud where it is installed on campus open access computers.

Google Drive offers plentiful file storage to students. For more information see Using Google Drive.

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Banner Web

Banner Web is the system used for class registration, viewing Financial Aid awards, accessing the TouchNet bill payment system, and other important college functions.

To access Banner Web via a web browser:

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Network Account

You also have a Network account to access Guilford Wifi (GC-Secure), networked computers on campus, Microsoft Office online, and as well as Guilford library resources when off campus. While your username is the same as the username part of your email, using two different passwords is recommended for security reasons.  

Guilford students keep their email accounts and Banner Web access following graduation, but the Network account is available only to currently enrolled students.

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Resetting Passwords

For more information regarding passwords for any of the above accounts, see Resetting Guilford College Account Passwords.

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Quaker Card

All students receive a Quaker (ID) Card used for meal plans, building door access, printing to campus printers, and spending “Quaker Cash.” Incoming students are encouraged to submit a photo for an ID card prior to the “check in” date for their first semester on campus. For instructions see Photo Submission for Quaker ID Card.

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Software

Microsoft Office

Guilford offers students the entire suite of Microsoft Office 365, including the option to install Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote on students’ personal computers and mobile devices. To obtain the software for your computer, free of charge, follow the instructions for Installing Microsoft Office. 

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Laptop Purchasing

Guilford highly recommends that students to invest in their own laptops to support their academic journeys. Detailed purchasing information with special pricing for Guilford students is available in the Guilford College Discount Laptop Purchases guide.

If you choose to purchase a laptop from a source other than Guilford’s discount program, be sure to review the recommended specifications prior to making a purchase. We know that your mobile devices help you perform many valuable tasks. However, not all mobile devices will enable you to complete your assignments successfully. At this time, Chromebooks, tablets (e.g. iPads, Androids), and smartphones are not recommended for coursework at Guilford. Their use for class assignments may result in limited functionality, loss of work, and inability to access some of your course materials. The best mobile device to use in fulfilling your academic requirements is a laptop with the minimum requirements stated above. 

NOTE FOR STUDENT PELL GRANT RECIPIENTS: The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Plan provides discounted broadband services and computing device purchases to current award year recipients.

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Technology Lending in Hege

Computing Devices

Library and Learning Technologies works with faculty to provide devices on extended loan through the Mobile Edge initiative, to enable students in need to engage in their coursework. This includes Mac and PC laptops and tablets. A limited number of laptops with Adobe Creative Cloud are available for students enrolled in courses where Adobe CC is a requirement. All device requests must come through faculty via the Mobile Edge request form. Further information on device lending through the Mobile Edge is available online through Library and Learning Technologies.

Note: This extended device loaning service is intended to support students in need for up to one academic year. Beyond that, we encourage students to invest in their own laptop computing devices to support their academic journeys because a laptop is an essential tool for academic success. Please consider discount purchasing options through the college as mentioned above.

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Cameras, Microphones, Recorders

Need to record research interviews, take photos, or record video for a digital project?  Library and Learning Technologies circulates the following digital cameras to current students, faculty, and staff. Cameras are available for a 5 day loan period.

The following items and accessories are also available:

Visit our page on information on technology lending.

Please note: due to popular demand, these items must be requested 48-hours prior to intended use.

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Wifi Hotspot Devices

Need access to a wifi hotspot for completing assignments from off campus? Library and Learning Technologies has a limited number of hotspots available for loan. All device requests must come through faculty via the Mobile Edge request form. 

Visit our page on information on technology lending.

Please note: due to popular demand, these items must be requested 48-hours prior to intended use.

NOTE FOR STUDENT PELL GRANT RECIPIENTS: The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Plan provides discounted broadband services and computing device purchases to current award year recipients.

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Learning & Technology Resources

Canvas

Canvas is the Learning Management system used at Guilford College.  While all courses are automatically created in Canvas, and students are automatically added to their courses, not all instructors use Canvas for their courses.  Be sure to check with your instructor to see if you will be using Canvas to access course materials and activities.

To login to Canvas, enter guilfordcollege.instructure.com in your browser’s address bar.  So that you can more easily get to Canvas, be sure to bookmark the login screen on your computer. Type your campus email username and password and click Login. 

The Canvas Student Guides contain everything from an introduction to Canvas to specific answers to all your questions.

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Canvas Student ePortfolios (formerly Portfolium)

An ePortfolio tells a holistic story about all of your experiences, including your academic career (class projects, conference presentations, etc.), your extra-curricular activities (clubs, sports, etc.), and your employment (internships, jobs, etc.). Maintaining your ePortfolio within Canvas Student ePortfolios (formerly known as Portfolium) helps facilitate collaboration with fellow students and connections with professionals in your future field. Most importantly, it allows you to present your work to the world in the ways that best suit you, including essays, videos, still images, and more.

Guilford College creates a Canvas Student ePortfolio account for each incoming freshman, although your ePortfolio is yours and will remain yours after graduation.

The Folio Studio is located in the Commons Ground and offers support in developing your ePortfolio. Please check the website and keep an eye on What’s the G? for drop-in hours and updates throughout the academic year.

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Infobase Learning Cloud

Infobase Learning Cloud is an online technology training and educational development tool with helpful modules covering topics including: how to use software like Photoshop or Microsoft Office, to building research and learning skills.

Log in to Infobase Learning Cloud with your Guilford email login/pass, and start searching for training modules that are of interest to you.

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Student Tech and Research Assistants

The STARS Desk offers drop-in technical assistance with a variety of applications, including Google Workspace, the Microsoft Office Suite, the Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, video editing, and more. The STARS Desk also offers advice and assistance on non-technical matters, such as locating materials for your projects and some research assistance.

Student Research Assistants are available to help with any stage of the research process, from the very beginning (choosing your topic) to the very end (managing your citations) to everything in between (finding your sources, creating good notes, helping with outlines, etc.). If you need more advanced help, please contact the Learning and Writing Center (tlwc@guilford.edu) or William Kelly (wkelly@guilford.edu).

STARS Desk Assistants' availability are updated each semester, as are Learning and Writing Center services. The STARS Desk and the Learning and Writing Center are located on the second floor of the Hege Academic Commons.

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Databases & e-Resources

Databases

Library and Learning Technologies provides access to over 150 databases ranging from virtual reference, to news, to scholarly journal articles. Visit our A-Z list! 

Access to these resources is available both on and off-campus. When accessing from off-campus, simply go to the A-Z list and choose your database. You will be asked to sign-in using your network username and password (the same one you use for wifi or to login to any campus computers). Information for Off-Campus Access to Library Databases.

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eBooks

Hege Library and Learning Technologies provides access to over 350,000 electronic books in the humanities, sciences, social sciences.  Some collections are available in our A-Z list of databases and others are discoverable through a catalogue search.

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Streaming Media

Hege Library and Learning Technologies provides access to over 100,000 streaming video and audio titles.  These titles include documentaries, feature films, ethnographies, primary source material, and much more. Check the Streaming Media Guide on the Hege Academic Commons website for links to streaming media partners.

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New York Times & The Wall Street Journal

Free online access to the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal is available to Guilford students. You must register using your Guilford email address and renew once a year, but after you do that, you will be able to access the NYT and WSJ from anywhere, at any time, and on any device! 

NYT:  http://library.guilford.edu/newyorktimes

WSJ:  http://library.guilford.edu/wsj

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Open Access Computers

Computer lab locations

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Software available on open access computers

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Additional software on select computers

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Printing

Students are provided $12 per semester for printing.  Printing costs $.07 per sheet for B&W and $.15 per sheet for color. You can add money to your Quaker Card for additional printing as needed.

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WebPrint

If you would like to print to Guilford printers from your own personal computer, you can use the web print option. Go to the following website http://gcprint.guilford.edu and log in with your Network Account.

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Printer locations

You can print your documents from any available campus computer. You can also scan documents to your Google Drive or your email, or you can make copies of documents at all Guilford printers available to students.

Printers available to students include:

If you have questions about printing, scanning and copying, contact ITS for more information at its@guilford.edu or  336-316-2020.

Please note: your Quaker Card is required to release your documents to print at the printer.

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Residence Hall Technology

Students need not bring printers to Guilford as printers are available across campus. If you do bring a printer, we ask you to not use the wireless option, but connect via cable instead. Wireless printer connections can interfere with the operation of Guilford’s wireless network.

Consumer electronics such as gaming consoles can be plugged in via a wired network (ethernet) connection or attached via GC-Resnet WiFi.  Single rooms have one ethernet port; double rooms have two ports. You must bring your own ethernet cable. These can be purchased for a low cost at local stores such as Best Buy or online. 

TVs with streaming capabilities are available in common lounges in Residence Halls, though students must use their own accounts to access content.

To use the GC-Resnet WiFi, your device must be compatible with a type of wireless network login called WPA PSK. Each student who lives on campus is assigned a special password to use with GC-Resnet. You will receive the password via email from ITS during campus move-in. The password works for an unlimited number of devices.

Note: Students who move in after the beginning of the academic year (e.g., mid-year transfers) may need to contact the Help Desk to request a password for GC-Resnet.

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