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Hofstra provides the following services to students free of charge, unless otherwise noted:
Microsoft Office 365 for Education – Students can sign up and download Microsoft Office using the MS Office instructions found under My Apps in the Hofstra portal.
Remember: STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BUY MICROSOFT OFFICE!
Printing services (hofstra.edu/prideprint) – Students receive 120 print credits each academic year, allowing them to print up to 1,200 black-and-white single- or double-sided pages. After submitting their print job, a student has up to 12 hours to release their document to any one of 50+ print release stations located across campus.
Open access technology labs (hofstra.edu/its-labs) – Hammer and Calkins labs both offer Mac- and Windows- based computers, scanners, a copier, and black-and-white and color printers. When classes are in session, Hammer Lab is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
ITS (Information Technology Services) Service Desk – Provides support for students’ use of the University’s technology resources, including the campus Wi-Fi network, my.hofstra.edu portal, Canvas, and other services. During the fall and spring semesters, the Service Desk is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (5 p.m. on days when classes are not in session), and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Service Desk is closed on University holidays. Students can call 516-463-7777 or email Help@hofstra.edu.
Wireless/Wi-Fi access (hofstra.edu/wireless) – High-speed Wi-Fi is available in every building and many outdoor spaces on campus.
Computer discounts – Hofstra students are eligible for educational discounts on Mac and Lenovo computers. To access these discounts, students can visit hofstra.edu/buypc and log in to the Hofstra portal.
ITS offers on-campus employment opportunities for students. Interested students can visit hofstra.edu/studentemployment and click on See Available Positions.
Visit hofstra.edu/its-parents for more information about Hofstra’s technology resources.
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