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Microsoft Office 365 Suite for Students

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The Microsoft productivity suite subscription includes Office for the Web, stand-alone, downloadable Office 365 desktop clients and mobile apps. Included in the Microsoft Office suite of products are

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Microsoft Access

Available Platforms

  • Windows 10 or higher
  • Mac
  • iOS, Android, Other Devices
  • Browsers – Current versions of Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer

Eligibility

  • Current students that are registered for classes for the current term or a future term.

How to Install Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus

Current students can download the latest version of Microsoft Office free of charge as part of the Microsoft Campus Agreement. Microsoft Office Suite can be installed on up to five devices.

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Students leaving Fairleigh Dickinson University (by graduating or otherwise) will need to purchase Office to continue using it. You will be prompted by Microsoft to purchase Office the next time you launch the software. If you don’t purchase Office, you will still be able to open the documents you created but won’t be able to edit them or create new documents.

  • Office 365 Pro Plus can be installed on Windows 10 or higher
  • Office 365 Pro Plus can be installed on Mac OS 10.13.6 (Sierra) or higher

Steps

  1. Visit the Office Portal

Office Portal

  1. Enter your FDU NetID and then click “Next”. This will re-direct you to the FDU SSO login page
  1. Enter your FDU NetID and Password then click “Sign In“. Follow the prompts on the next screen to authenticate with Duo
  1. In the Software window, click “Office“. Then click the “Install” button
Windows
macOS
  1. The software will be downloaded and installed on your computer. Your copy of Microsoft Office remains active until you leave the University, at which point, you will either need to uninstall it or purchase a license key

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Any computer with Office 365 Pro Plus installed on it must connect to the Internet at least once every 30 days so the status of your subscription can be verified. If you do not connect to the Internet every 30 days or less, Office 365 will go into reduced functionality mode. Once the computer reconnects to the Internet and the subscription status is verified, all features will become available again.

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Microsoft Workplace Discount Program

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What is the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program?

The Microsoft Workplace Discount Program is an employee purchase program with Microsoft for eligible faculty and staff of Fairleigh Dickinson University. The Workplace Discount Program allows eligible employees to buy an annual subscription to Microsoft 365 Family or Microsoft 365 Personal at a discount for use on personal devices.

FDU faculty and staff members with a valid work email address can begin signing up for the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program with their FDU email address. Notification of your Microsoft Workplace Discount Program eligibility is sent to your FDU email address inbox.

To confirm eligibility, visit the link below and enter your FDU email address.

Microsoft Workplace Discount Program Eligibility

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What is Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based software service. The subscription includes premium Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage, advanced security features, and support from Microsoft experts are also included with the subscription. 

The Microsoft Workplace Discount Program offers two types of Microsoft 365 subscriptions at a discounted rate:

  1. Microsoft 365 Personal – Includes subscription benefits mentioned above, for 1 person—discounted rate of 30%, $48.99 yearly or $6.99 monthly, usually $69.99 annually
  2. Microsoft 365 Family – Includes subscription benefits mentioned above, for up to 5 people in your family—discounted rate of 30%, $69.99 yearly or $9.99 monthly, usually $99.99 annually
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What is the difference between Office 2021 (one-time purchase) and Microsoft 365 (subscription)?

Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based software service that comes with premium apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access (Publisher and Access available on PC only). The apps can be installed on multiple devices, including PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, Android tablets, and Android phones. Microsoft 365 also comes with services like 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Microsoft chat and phone support. With a subscription, you get the latest versions of the apps and automatically receive updates when they happen.

Office 2021 is sold as a one-time purchase, which means you pay a single, up-front cost to get Microsoft 365 apps for one computer. One-time purchases are available for both PCs and Macs. However, there are no upgrade options, which means if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you’ll have to buy it at full price.

To learn more about the differences between Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 select the links below:

The Differences Between Microsoft 365 and Office 2021

Office Comparison Chart

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What are the steps to make a Microsoft Workplace Discount Program purchase?
  1. Sign Up: Visit the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program page. Enter your corporate email address. Click on ‘Get Started’ button

Microsoft Workplace Discount Program

  1. Confirm: If you are eligible, an email will be sent to your corporate email address inbox with a link that will validate your eligibility for the program
  2. Sign In: Once your eligibility is confirmed and you register for the program with your personal Microsoft account that is associated with your personal email address, you can begin the purchase process by viewing the discounts available to you based on your Workplace Discount Program benefit eligibility

Microsoft Account

  1. Shop: Your purchase is processed and completed in the Microsoft Store. You, the eligible employee, can install Microsoft 365 on your personal devices after the purchase is complete. Once you have purchased Microsoft 365 Family, you can share your subscription with up to 5 additional members of your household.
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Installing your Microsoft 365 subscription software on a Mac or PC

Use your personal Microsoft Account and password when completing the installation and login credentials for your Office software. This is the same personal Microsoft Account used to complete the registration and purchase process of the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program. Your FDU e-mail address and credentials should not be used.

Download for Windows

Download for macOS

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For commonly asked questions about the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program, visit the link below:

Microsoft Workplace Discount Program FAQs

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Mobile Device Support

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Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Acceptable Use Policy for Computer Usage states, “All computers and mobile devices accessing any FDU resource must run an operating system and configuration that is supported by its vendor with regard to security patches and updates.”


Why Duo Mobile Requires Updates

Cisco Duo regularly updates the Duo Mobile app and its mobile platform requirements to maintain secure, reliable authentication and align with modern mobile security standards.

These updates focus on two key areas:

  1. Trusted certificates and secure connections
  2. Mobile operating system compatibility

Certificate Security Updates: Keeping Authentication Trusted

Duo Mobile relies on digital certificates to establish secure communication with Duo’s authentication servers. These certificates are issued by trusted certificate authorities (CAs). Periodically, Duo updates its certificate trust bundle to ensure encrypted connections remain valid and protected.

Older versions of Duo Mobile rely on certificate trust methods that are being retired across the industry. If the app is not updated, this can result in Duo Push failures.

Cisco Duo Field Notice – Certificate Trust Store Changes

Mobile Operating System Compatibility

Mobile operating systems evolve to address security vulnerabilities and update encryption standards. Duo aligns its supported operating system versions with Apple and Google security baselines to ensure authentication remains secure and reliable.

Duo Mobile iOS Requirements

Duo Mobile Android Requirements

Planned Duo Mobile OS Changes

What This Means for FDU Users

To continue using Duo Push authentication without interruption:

  • Keep Duo Mobile updated
  • Ensure your device meets Duo’s minimum operating system requirements

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Keeping Duo Mobile and your device’s operating system up to date ensures secure, uninterrupted Duo Push authentication for FDU users.

SAMI Support

If you have any questions or concerns, please visit SAMI Support, where you can request additional information or search our extensive IT knowledge base. While SAMI Support provides the quickest and easiest access for IT support, you can always contact the SAMI Support Desk by phone (973)-443-8822 or email samisupport@fdu.edu.

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Navigating myFDU Connect 

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myFDU Connect is a place where Students, Faculty, and Staff can go as their single point of entry for everything FDU. The homepage consists of a dashboard full of “cards” that represent different aspects of FDU. Users can personalize their dashboard to display cards relevant to their life on campus..

How to Navigate myFDU Connect

  1. To log into myFDU Connect, you will need to visit myfduconnect.fdu.edu and login with your FDU NetID. Once logged in, you will land on your customizable homepage
  1. The cards you see can be added to, removed, and rearranged to your liking. To add a new card, click on the “+ Discover More” button
  1. In the top left of the page, you can use the search field to find specific cards. You can also scroll through the page to see everything that is available. When you have found a card you would like to add to your homepage, click on the “save card” ribbon on the top right of the card
  1. Click on “myFDU Connect” in the top left of the page to return to your homepage. You should see your new card in the first slot
  1. If you would like to change the order of your cards, click and hold on the top of the card and move the card to a new position
  1. If you wish to remove a card from your homepage, click on the “remove card” ribbon on the top right
  1. When new cards are available, you will be notified on the alarm button on the top right of the page
  1. To access FDU’s social media pages, click on the hamburger menu in the top left of the page
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On-Campus Printing

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The following tutorial will guide you through the process of connecting a printer while on-campus. Faculty and Staff members should review the purchasing process before engaging with the process for connecting a printer.

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Wireless printing is not permitted on campus. The information below is for wired connections only.

Connecting a Printer for Students in the Residence Halls

Most new printers are plug and play compatible with Windows 10. When you receive your new printer, you can unbox it and remove any orange tape you see. After plugging in the power and turning the printer on, allow the printer to initialize (most new printers will have a display to show you it’s progress). When the printer finishes initializing, just connect the usb printer cable from the printer to your computer. Windows 10 should automatically install the printer for you.

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Printer Purchasing Process for Faculty and Staff

All printer purchases for faculty and staff on-campus use must appear on OIRT’s list of approved printer models. For the most up to date list of approved printer models, please contact the Purchasing Department. The purchase of any printer not on the list must be pre-approved by the CIO.

Determining if a Printer will be Directly Connected or On-Network

Faculty and Staff Members have the option of either making a direct or network connection to the printer. A direct connection is when a printer is connected to a single computer and an on-network printer means that multiple parties can print to it. Generally speaking, unless a printer is shared by three or more employees, users should request a direct connect printer.

If you are planning to use a direct connection, simply purchase any printer contained on the Purchasing Department’s list of approved models and follow the instructions for “Installing a Local Printer” in the “Connecting a Printer for Faculty and Staff Members” section below.


If your new printer will be on-network, please ask your department to contact the SAMI Service Desk for USAN to investigate the viability of any data jacks in the vicinity of where the printer will be located. The full workflow for this process is shown in the following diagram.

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Connecting a Printer for Faculty and Staff

Installing a Local Printer

Most new printers are plug and play compatible with Windows 10. When you receive your new printer, you can Most new printers are plug and play compatible with Windows 10. When you receive your new printer, you can unbox it and remove any orange tape you see. After plugging in the power and turning the printer on, allow the printer to initialize (most new printers will have a display to show you it’s progress). When the printer finishes initializing, you can just connect the usb printer cable from the printer to your computer. Windows 10 should automatically install the printer for you.

Connecting to a Network Printer

Employees are able to add network printers to their own machines.

  1. Do a search for printers, and click on “Printers & Scanners

  2. Click on “Add a printer or scanner

  3. The list will start to populate and if you find your printer you can click on it and then click on “Add device”, otherwise scroll down to the bottom of the list and select “The printer I wanted wasn’t listed

  4. In the new dialog box, select “Find a printer in the directory” and click “Next

  5. Search for your printer and double click on it when you find it

  6. A box will let you know that the printer was successfully installed. Click “Next

  7. You can click on “Print a Test Page” to verify you are connected to the right printer otherwise click on “Finish

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Operating System Support Lifecycle

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Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Acceptable Use Policy for Computer Usage states, “All computers and mobile devices accessing any FDU resource must run an operating system and configuration that is supported by its vendor with regard to security patches and updates.”

This guide defines the lifecycle of our support for different operating systems.

Note

Apple does not publish official End of Life dates, but typically provides security updates for the current release of macOS, as well as the previous two releases.

Support Status Descriptions

Active (Default) This platform is supported by FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking and new machines will be built with this platform unless otherwise requested.
Active This platform is supported by FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking and will be installed on request.
Containment This platform is currently supported by FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking but no new machines will be built with this platform. Platforms in containment will receive security updates and patches for the FDU supported software components. FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking Facilities will not provide new software or major revisions to existing software for these platforms.
Phasing Out FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking is actively working to migrate assets away from this platform. Platforms go in to this status automatically 6 months before the FDU End of Support Date. Platforms may be placed in this status before that time.
EOL This platform is no longer supported by FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking. Software support will be dropped from any asset running this platform. Other levels of support may be dropped as circumstances warrant. A valid reason is required to maintain an asset running this platform past the End of FDU Support date. All exceptions must be logged and periodically reviewed.

Supported Operating Systems

Desktop

OS Family Operating System Latest Release FDU Support Status Vendor Release Date Start of FDU Support End of FDU Support Latest Vendor EOL Date
macOS Tahoe 26 Active (Default) Sep-2025 Nov-2025 Jun-2028 ~2028
Sequoia 15 Active (Default) Sep-2024 Nov-2024 Jun-2027 ~2027
Sonoma 14 Phasing Out Sep-2023 Nov-2023 Jun-2026 ~2026
Windows Windows 11 25H2 Active (Default) Sep-2025 Nov-2025 Sep-2028 Oct-2028
24H2 Phasing Out Oct-2024 Jun-2025 Sep-2027 Oct-2027
23H2 Phasing Out Oct-2023 Jul-2024 Oct-2026 Nov-2026
Windows 10 22H2 EOL Oct-2022 Dec-2022 Oct-2025 Oct-2025

Mobile

OS Family Operating System Latest Release FDU Support Status Vendor Release Date Start of FDU Support End of FDU Support Latest Vendor EOL Date
Apple iOS 26 Active (Default) Sep-2025 Nov-2025 Oct-2028 ~2028
18 Phasing Out Sep-2024 Nov-2024 Oct-2027 ~2027
17 Containment Sep-2023 Nov-2023 Oct-2026 ~2026
Android Baklava 16 Active (Default) Jun-2025 Dec-2025 ~2028 ~2028
Vanilla Ice Cream 15 Active Sep-2024 Dec-2024 ~2027 ~2027
Upside Down Cake 14 Active Oct-2023 Dec-2023 ~2027 ~2027
Tiramisu 13 Phasing Out Aug-2022 Oct-2022 ~2026 ~2026
Snow Cone V2 12.1 Phasing Out Mar-2022 Jul-2022 ~2026 ~2026

Latest Release

The latest release for desktop operating systems includes all minor and incremental updates.

End of Life

Any operating system not listed above is considered EOL (End of Life) and will not be supported. Examples of EOL Operating Systems include:

Windows: 95,98, XP, ME, VISTA, 7, 8, 8.1, & 10
macOS: Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, & Ventura

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Ordering FDU-Owned Laptop Accessories

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The following PC laptop accessories for university-owned Apple MacBook Pro and Dell laptops may be purchased from our approved vendors. Please use the following PC laptop accessories list and vendor contact information below to help guide you when obtaining optional laptop accessories.

Dell Pro 14 Plus PC Laptop Accessories

A/C Adapters

Only one A/C adapter will be provided with the new Dell laptops. If a user needs a second A/C adaptor, they will need to order the part below.

AccessoryDescriptionManufacturer Part NumberCDW Part NumberCost
Dell 65W USB-C AdapterDell AC Power adaptor (USB-C)492-BDQM7796926$34.00

*Prices are noted as of July 2025

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Docking Stations
AccessoryDescriptionManufacturer Part NumberCDW Part NumberInputsCost
Multi-Monitor Docking StationDell Pro Smart Dock SD25 – docking station – USB-C – HDMI, 2 x DP, USB-C – 1GbE, 2.5GbEDELL-SD2583621051 HDMI
2 DisplayPort
1 USB-C
$250.00
Multi-Monitor Docking StationDell Pro Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock SD25TB4 – docking station – Thunderbolt 4 – HDMI, 2 x DP, 2 x Thunderbolt 4, USB-CDELL-SD25TB483621081 HDMI
2 DisplayPort
2 Thunderbolt 4
1 USB-C
$355.00

*Prices are noted as of July 2025

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Keyboards

Keyboards will not need to be replaced for users that already have them. Users that are new to the PC laptop docking station setup may want to buy a wired USB keyboard. There are no IT requirements for purchasing keyboards; however, if users want to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

AccessoryDescriptionManufacturer Part NumberCDW Part NumberCost
Wired USB KeyboardDell KB216 – keyboardKB216-BK-US4306011$22.93

*Prices are noted as of July 2025

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Mice

There are no IT requirements for purchasing external wired USB mice; however, if a user wants to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

AccessoryDescriptionManufacturer Part NumberCDW Part NumberCost
Wired USB MouseDell Optical Wired Mouse – MS116MS116-BK3938481$22.93

*Prices are noted as of July 2025

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Monitors

For users who already have a monitor and wish to use it with one of the new docking stations, your existing monitor must have either an HDMI or DisplayPort (DP) input connection. If your monitor only has a DisplayPort (DP) connection, you will need an HDMI to DisplayPort (DP) adapter. Users should check their current monitor connections for compatibility; if new monitors are required or desired, please choose from the list below.

AccessoryDescriptionManufacturer Part NumberCDW Part NumberInputsFeaturesCost
24″ External MonitorDell P2425H 24-inch Full HD LED MonitorDELL-P2425H78787971 HDMI
1 DisplayPort
1 VGA
Built-in Camera:
No

Built-in USB Hub: Yes
$182.00
27″ External MonitorDell P2725H – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 27″DELL-P2725H78788011 HDMI
1 DisplayPort
1 VGA
Built-in Camera:
No

Built-in USB Hub:
Yes
$234.99
34″ External MonitorDell Pro 34 Plus USB-C Hub Monitor P3425WE – LED monitor – curved – 34.1″DELL-P3425WE 82976431 HDMI
1 DisplayPort
1 USB-C
Built-in Camera:
No

Built-in USB Hub: Yes
$730.16

*Prices are noted as of July 2025

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Network Accessories
AccessoryDescriptionManufacturer Part NumberCDW Part NumberCost
Ethernet Network AdapterDell SA224 – network adapter – USB-C – 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1DELL-SA224-BK7891267$29.99

*Prices are noted as of July 2025

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Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

There are no IT requirements for purchasing an external wireless keyboard and mouse combo set; however, if a user would like to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

AccessoryDescriptionManufacturer Part NumberCDW Part NumberCost
Wireless Keyboard & Wireless MouseLogitech MK850 Performance Keyboard and Mouse (wireless)920-0082194540578$67.07 from CDW-G

*Prices are noted as of July 2025

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Lenovo Desktop PC Accessories

Keyboards

Keyboards will not need to be replaced for users that already have them. Users that are new to the PC laptop docking station setup may want to buy a wired USB keyboard. There are no IT requirements for purchasing keyboards; however, if users want to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

AccessoryDescriptionPart NumberCost
Wired USB KeyboardLenovo Preferred Pro II USB Keyboard – US English4X30M86879$26.17 from CDW-G
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Mice

There are no IT requirements for purchasing external wired USB mice; however, if a user wants to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

AccessoryDescriptionPart NumberCost
USB MouseLenovo Essential USB Mouse4Y50R20863$18.80 from CDW-G
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Monitors
AccessoryDescriptionPart NumberInputsFeaturesCost
24″ External MonitorLenovo ThinkVision T24v-30 – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 23.8″63D8MAR3USHDMI, DisplayPort, VGABuilt-in Camera: Yes

Built-in USB Hub: Yes
$324.38 from CDW-G. This monitor is the preferred 24″ model to purchase if the the user requires a built-in web camera.
27″ External MonitorLenovo ThinkVision T27hv-30 – LED monitor – QHD – 27″63D6UAR3USHDMI, DisplayPort,
USB-C
Built-in Camera: Yes

Built-in USB Hub: Yes
$628.58 from CDW-G. This monitor is the preferred 27″ model to purchase if the the user requires a built-in web camera.
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Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

There are no IT requirements for purchasing an external wireless keyboard and mouse combo set; however, if a user would like to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

AccessoryDescriptionPart NumberCost
Wireless KeyboardLogitech MK850 Performance Keyboard and Mouse (wireless)920-008219$67.07 from CDW-G
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Apple MacBook Pro Laptop Accessories

A/C Power Adapters for 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro
AccessoryDescriptionPart NumberCost

A/C Power Adapter
Apple USB-C – Power Adapter –
96 Watt
MX0J2AM/A$63.19 from CDW-G

A/C Power Adapter
Apple Power Cable –
24 pin USB-C to MagSafe 3 – 6.6 ft
MLYV3AM/A$41.65 from CDW-G
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Docking Stations
AccessoryDescriptionPart NumberInputsCost
Single Monitor Docking Station or HubHyperDrive Ultimate USB-C Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. One HDMI port supports video resolutions up to 4K at 30 Hz. Featuring three USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, 1 USB Type-C Power Delivery port, one ethernet port, and one 3.5mm audio jack, plus SD and microSD card readers.HD30FGRAY1 HDMI, 1 Mini DisplayPort, 1 VGA$89.99 from B&H.com. This model is the preferred single monitor hub to purchase
Dual-Monitor Docking Station or HubHYPER HyperDrive Viper 10-in-2 USB Type-C Hub (Space Gray) – This model is essential for connecting up to two external monitors. This hub provides two HDMI and three USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, as well as ports for Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm audio, and USB Type-C with 60W of power delivery. UHS-1 SD and microSD card readers are also present.HD392-GRAY2 HDMI$129.99 from CDW-G.
$129.99 from B&H.com. This model is the preferred dual-monitor hub to purchase
Single Monitor Docking Station or HubHYPER Hyperdrive 4-In-1 USB Type-C Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. Supports a single 4K display at 60 Hz via the one HDMI port. Featuring two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and one USB Type-C port to deliver up to 100W of pass-through power to your laptop or tablet.HD411 HDMI$59.99 from B&H.com. This model does not contain an ethernet port
Single Monitor Docking Station or HubHyperDrive 5-Port USB Type-C Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. Supports a single 4K monitor at 60 Hz via the one HDMI port. Features two USB Type-A ports, one ethernet port, and one USB Type-C port to deliver up to 86W of power to your laptop or tablet.HDMB21 HDMI$84.59 from CDW-G
Single Monitor Travel Hub or Docking StationLenovo Powered USB-C Travel Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. Features one ethernet port, one USB Type-A port, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, and one USB-C power port.4X90S923811 HDMI, 1 VGA$82.28 from CDW-G
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Monitors
AccessoryDescriptionPart NumberInputsFeaturesCost
24″ External MonitorASUS ProArt PA247CV – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 23.8″PA247CVHDMI, DisplayPort,
USB-C
Built-in Camera: No
Built-in USB Hub: Yes
$201.69 from CDW-G

You may also refer to the Lenovo Desktop PC Accessories – Monitors section above to select an external monitor for the Apple MacBook Pro.

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Accessories

USB Flash Drives

There are no IT requirements for purchasing USB flash drives. USB 3.0 is recommended. Users are reminded about adhering to the Written Information Security Program (WISP). No WISP-protected data may be placed on external devices without specific authorization, as indicated in the policy.

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External Hard Drives

There are no IT requirements for purchasing external hard drives. USB 3.0 is recommended. Users are reminded about the Written Information Security Program (WISP). No WISP-protected data may be placed on external devices without specific authorization as indicated in the policy.

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Printers / Scanners

For a current list of approved printers and scanners, please reach out to the Purchasing Department. Please remember that most printers don’t have USB printer cables included upon purchase.

Note

While most modern printers support wireless connectivity, wireless printing capabilities may not be enabled on any printer without the explicit authorization of the Director of Networking.

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Purchasing

FDU Purchasing

To purchase any of the laptop accessories listed above, please submit a PO to the Purchasing Department. Users need to get a quote from either vendor through the contact information below. Please reference the item numbers from the attached quotes. Unless stated otherwise, the products listed are currently available. Prices may vary. Other University approved vendor reseller information and common products that departments may be interested in purchasing can be found by visiting:

FDU Purchasing

Departments should consolidate orders as much as possible. There is no additional discount for quantity. Departments should designate the ‘ship to’ to their respective department. Vendors’ contact information is listed below.

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Sample Purchase Order (PO) Quotes

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View the Sample PO quotes to help guide you when obtaining your own quote prior to submitting to the Purchasing Department.


CDW-G:

Lucy Berte
lucy.berte@cdw.com

SAMPLE CDW-G PO Quote Page 1
SAMPLE CDW-G PO Quote Page 2
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Papercut Printing User Instructions

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The instructions below pertain to any Vancouver user that will use the Secure Print, Scan to email, and Copy functions of the Xerox printers.

Account Balances

Vancouver users have the following account balances listed below:

  1. Free Quota, is a designated account balance that is applied to all the students and is auto-replenished on schedule – before the start of the semester. This is the first balance that gets deducted after which the secondary “Paid_Balance” goes into effect.
  2. Paid Balance is the amount credited onto a student’s account when they pay for extra printing credits.

Free Quota Account Balance Automated Replenishment

Each user listed below has a specified amount of Free Quota replenished according to a schedule:

  • Adjuncts: $1000.00 replenished at the start of the school year
  • Student IT Assistants And Student Workers: $200.00 replenished at the start of every school term
  • Staff and Faculty: $1000.00 replenished at the start of every school term
  • Students: $10.00 replenished at the start of every school term

Paid Balance Reload / Replenishment

The instructions below are for Students on how to reload/replenish their Paid Balances:

  1. Go to Enrollment Services to pay for the amount they wish to recharge
  2. Bring the receipt to IT Office to request the reload for their Paid Balance
Logging In
  1. Users can either swipe their badge or use their FDU NetID and password to log in. To use your credentials press the “Keyboard” button on the top right of the screen
Papercut Log in using credentials
  • If upon swiping your badge the following screen appears on the Xerox printer screen. Enter your credentials to associate them with your account. For a detailed walkthrough, play the video below:
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Checking Account Balance on Printer

To check your total balance from the printer, log into that printer and press the “Access Device” button. The balance will be displayed on the screen.

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Secure Print
  1. To release a print job after you have sent a print job to the appropriate printer and logged into that printer. Press the “Print Release” button
  • To print all jobs under the queue press the checkbox above all the jobs (2) then press the “Print” button (5)
  • To print a selection of the jobs, select the appropriate checkbox beside the jobs you want to print (3), then press the “Print” button (5)
  • To delete jobs from the printer’s queue, select the appropriate checkbox beside the jobs you want to delete (3), then press the “Trashcan” button (4)
  1. To log off of the printer, press the “Log Out” icon on the top right next to your name
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Scan to Email
  1. To start a scan-to-email job, log into a printer and press the “Scan” button
  1. You can press the “Star“’ button (4) immediately to start scanning
    • Optionally you can edit the Subject and Filename entries (2) and the scan settings (3)
  1. To log off of the printer, press the “Log Out” icon on the top right next to your name
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Copying
  1. To start a copy job, log into a printer and press the “Access Device” button
  1. Press “Access Device
  • To return to the PaperCut MF main screen, press the “PaperCut MF” button
  1. To copy, press the “Copy” button
  1. Enter the number of copies and then press the “Star“’ button for the default selection (Auto Detect Color, 1-1 Sided copies). Optionally you can change the settings shown in the yellow box below, then press the “Star” button
  • You can delete the job at any point in the previous screens by pressing the “Delete” button. If only N number of pages have been printed, you will only be charged N times
  1. To log off of the printer, press your username on the top left and then press the “Log Out” button.
  1. Press the “Log Out” button again
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Accessing your Papercut Account

The user console can be accessed via vanpd-papercut.vancouver.fdu.edu.

  1. Log in using your FDU netID then select the “Login” button
  1. You can review your Transaction History, Balances, Recent Print Jobs & Jobs Pending Release by selecting the appropriate tab on the left-hand side. You can also see your environmental impact according to your print, scan & copy activities
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Passwords Guidelines

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Creating strong, secure passwords is essential to protecting your personal information and maintaining the safety of your FDU NetID account. This article provides clear guidelines for password creation, including complexity requirements, helpful tips, and best practices to ensure your account remains secure. By following these guidelines, you can create passwords that are not only compliant with university policies but also resilient against potential threats.

Guidelines for Passwords

  • Passwords must be between 8-16 characters
  • Pass a basic complexity check

Password Requirements:

  • At least one uppercase letter
  • At least one lowercase letter
  • At least one number
  • At least one special character

Passwords must not:

  • Contain your first or last name
  • Be the same as any prior passwords

Helpful Tips:

  • Longer passwords (or “passphrases”) can be created using a phrase or sentence. These are easy to remember but difficult for others to guess.
  • A short, meaningful phrase or sentence is often easier to recall.

Other Important Password-Related Guidelines:

  • Your account is your responsibility. Do not share your password with others, including technicians. FDU IT staff will never ask for your password.
  • Avoid choosing a password based on personal information that someone who knows you could guess.
  • Do not use your FDU NetID or your name/department name as your password.
  • Refrain from using your FDU NetID and password to access third-party systems (e.g., online shopping, newspapers, travel websites).
  • Avoid letting software save or store your passwords. This increases the risk of unauthorized access and makes it harder to remember your password if you don’t type it in regularly.
  • Always log out of programs or websites and close your browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome) when done, especially on public computers.
  • Treat your passwords as valuable and protect them accordingly.
  • Passwords must be changed every 90 days.

To learn how to change your NETID password, follow the steps in this article:


For more details, refer to the University’s Password Policy:

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Perceptive Experience Handbook

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Logging into Perceptive

  1. To login, use your FDU NetID (Email credentials):
  1. After you login, you should have a screen that looks something like this:

Capture

  1. To capture a document to store in Perceptive, click on the Capture tab on the main Experience screen.
  1. Now the Capture screen will display.
  2. Now you will choose the appropriate Application Plan to Use
  3. Make sure that in the box on the top left under the Perceptive logo and Capture has the correct Capture Profile you will use to store the document.  In this example, the Ext Capture Profile Learning House Staff has been chosen.  When chosen, the Document Properties box will appear on the right side of the screen with the appropriate field labels.
  1. Now click on the Capture tab next to the Capture Profile that you picked.  A new dialog box will appear:
  1. Click on the Browse tab.  This will bring up File Explorer.  Choose the file you want to save to Perceptive. 
  1. When you click Open, it will bring you back to the Dialog Box.  There will be a pause and when the document has been selected, the message “1 file selected” will appear.  
  1. Click on the highlighted tab that says “Done”.
  2. The Capture screen re-appears and the selected document will appear in a box on the left.  The Document Properties box will re-appear on the right. 
  1. In the first field, choose the drawer in which you wish to store the document.  Now fill in the remaining fields with the appropriate information. 
  1. When done filling in the data, click on the Save tab at the top middle of the screen next to the Capture drop down.  
  2. Once you click Save, the document has been stored in Perceptive and you will see a “Success” message highlighted in green:
  1. The data that you entered will also disappear from the Document Properties box.  Now you are ready to capture your next document for Perceptive going through the same steps that you just went through.

Document Search

  1. To search for a document in Perceptive Experience, click on the Documents tab on the main Experience screen.
  1. Now the Documents Search screen will display.  On the left hand side, a column labeled “Document Views” will appear showing the drawers for which you will have access.  Please highlight and click on the appropriate drawer where you document resides.  

Also, two boxes will appear in the middle – a white box with the words “Search in the name of the highlighted drawer on the left”. The second blue box says Enter Search Criteria.

  • To enter search criteria, click inside the white box.  A new row of boxes will appear between the two original boxes.  These new boxes are the criteria and method you wish to conduct a search.  The first box is labeled “Add constraint”.  It is a dropdown box with a list of keys you may search on.  Name will always appear as the first entry.  Do not attempt to use that constraint.  It is not what you think it might be.   It is a parameter that we do not use.  Choose the constraint or key that you wish from the drop down – usually ID number or Last Name.  The second box is also a drop down box.  It is for the operation that will be performed – normally you would choose “starts with” or “equal to”.  The third box is where you would type in the actual value of the key you are looking for, usually the last name or ID number of the person you are searching for.  There is a wild card that you can use if you are unsure about the spelling of the key or the complete ID number.  The wildcard is the percent sign (%).  An example would be BRAN% or %ancon% or 01234%.  Also in the case of ID numbers, the leading zero is important to include.  If searching for ID# 0956712 using “equal to” you must make sure that the leading zero is included. 
  • Below is an example of a search where I want to find MIS COLLEAGUE Account Requests for anyone who has an ID number beginning with “14”.  I would click on the clear white box to get the three prompt boxes.  I would then put in the Constraint (Key), then the operand and finally the value of what I am searching for – ID number – starts with – 14.  I would then click on the Add button and that gets entered into the previously blank search box.  You may add another constraint (key) if you like or just click on the blue Search button at the very right.
  • Here is another example below where I am looking for anyone in this drawer that has the string ‘ranc’ in the last name. Notice the operand and the placement of the % signs in the value field.
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