Keeping students informed about technology at Northwest University.

Eagle Website

By now you have noticed the new look of Eagle. Eagle provides access to NU faculty, departments, student services, and other resources. If you cannot find the information that you are looking for, please email help@northwestu.edu.

Printing

Student printing can be done in the Hurst Library, HSC-254, Barton Building, 6710 Building, and Rice Hall. Color printing and copying is available in the Hurst Library.

NU maintains a debit balance system for student printing to campus printers and copiers. Students are charged $0.04 per page of black and white printing, and $0.08 per page of color. Pages must be purchased before printing to any on campus printer or copiers.

There are several ways for students to purchase additional pages – in 125-page ($5.00) increments – for their printing balance:

• Cash
  Visit the Library Circulation Desk or the Cashier’s Office (Davis Building).
• Credit Card – Minimum purchase of 250 pages ($10.00).
  Visit the Cashier’s Office (Davis Building).
• Student Account
  Click here to purchase pages online using your student account.

There are now four Printing Kiosks installed around campus.  Information and instructions are available here.

Discovery

All courses have a Discovery page where professors can add the syllabus as well as resources and information regarding assignments. Discovery Student Resources (login required) is a course that has been created for you as a guide to using Discovery. This course contains information and videos to help you understand and use Discovery.

Saving Documents on Campus Computers

When you log into NU computers everything that you save will be stored on the network. Your desktop, “my docs”, and application settings will be available from any computer on campus.

NU Wireless

Your computer will detect the nuwireless network. When prompted for the Network Key, enter: NorthwestU and click Connect. You will need to install the Safe-Connect Client — follow the on-screen directions to install.

Changing NU Password

Your NU Password is the same for your network, e-mail, Discovery, Eagle, Self-Service, and Pre-Registration logins.

On a Campus Computer:

• Log into the computer, press Ctrl-Alt-Delete
• Click the Change a Password…option
• Fill out the form, then click the arrow button to the right of the Confirm Password box

On the web:

• Click the Email link at the top of any page on the Eagle Website and log into your inbox.
• Click the Options option in the left column, then click the Change Password button near the bottom of the page.
  A Northwest University Password Maintenance window will open with the change password form.
• Enter your information in the form, leaving the Domain box empty, then click the OK button.

Microsoft Software

Current Northwest University students can purchase a license of Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Office (Windows or Mac) in the NU Bookstore for $20.00 each.

Information Services

The Information Services FAQ may have the answer to your questions. If not, send your question or concern to help@northwestu.edu.

If you are having problems with your personal computer IS provides computer consultation and repair for a nominal fee. Contact IS for further information.

The Information Services department is located on the first floor of the Barton Building.