Resources Available Off-Campus for Students
Quick Links
About to buy a new computer for classes?
Please review the CSCU Recommended technology page before you buy.
The following services are available for all students to use off-campus.
Many services require your NetID to access.
myCTState
The student portal for all resources related to
- Grades
- Advising
- Online Registration
- Course Schedules
- Blackboard (course assignments and data)
- Emergency Alerts
- Banner Self Service
Microsoft Office 365
- OneDrive
- Teams
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- and other applications
This location also includes the ability to download and install Office 365 for desktop and tablet versions of some of these applications.
Microsoft Teams
Teams is a collaborative communications service available to all CSCU members, students, staff, and faculty. It is available as a browser-only online website or as an installable desktop client for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.
Have a question on how Teams can help you collaborate with your department, classroom, or peers? Visit the CSCU IT support site.
CSCU IT Online Helpdesk (24/7)
Online Helpdesk with 24/7 Phone and Chat support. Knowledge base articles for frequently asked questions. This should be your go-to for online IT assistance.
CSCU Support Center
The CSCU Support Center site contains documents, procedures, tutorials, and detailed information for services provided by IT. This does not include live help, please use the CSCU IT Online Helpdesk for immediate assistance.
Additional Software for Student Use – Free Installations
Windows 10 Education – Free for student use via our discount software portal. (Requires verification of your student email address.) See full catalog of discounted software.
AutoDesk – AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Revit, etc) software is already available for free educational use by students. You will need to create a free personal AutoDesk Account to download and install the software. Does NOT use your NetID.