What Students Need to Know
Middlebury College has a wide array of available technology options for students. Here are the top things Middlebury students indicated their classmates should know.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Technology Helpdesk and how can they help?
Visit the Helpdesk website where you’ll find our location and hours, contact methods, featured resources, and much more. Services are available in-person, via Zoom, and through our Help Portal. You can also ask our Virtual Assistant for help — click the blue icon at lower right of any tech website.
Don’t miss our Technology Guide — it’s got everything you need to know about technology at Midd and how to get help.
How do you connect your mobile device to Middlebury email services?
There is a wide variety of mobile devices; find instructions for yours on our email configuration page. Be sure to download & set up Microsoft’s Authenticator app for use with multi-factor authentication as well!
How and where can you print?
Start here to learn general details about printing at Middlebury. Visit Printing on Middlebury Campus to learn the best ways to submit a print job. Printing a poster to a plotter works differently; see our article on poster printing.
What software can you get for free?
Don’t pay for software you can install for free! Visit go/software4me/ to learn what you are already licensed to install and use on your own computer, including MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
How do you access information from off-campus?
Learn how to access library databases, file storage, and more when you are not connected to the Middlebury network at go/offcampus/.
How do you use the Course Hub?
The Course Hub is Middlebury College’s gateway to course content for students and faculty. It gathers all your course information in one place. Use go/hub/ for easy access.
Where should you store your files?
Start off on the right foot; learn about Middlebury’s cloud storage options on Google and OneDrive that offer automatic backup and easy access from any networked device.
How can you learn about technology (and more) any time, day or night?
Take advantage of video-based on-demand training through our LinkedIn Learning resource, available 24/7. As well as technology, you can learn about topics such as interviewing techniques, animation, photography, body language, and resume-building, too!
How do you register for courses using Banner?
Refer to the registration website for helpful video instruction. First year students should be sure to check out New Student Registration details.
How do you connect to the wireless (WiFi) network?
Use your Middlebury account (username@middlebury.edu) and password to connect to the MiddleburyCollege wireless network. Refer to go/wireless/ for complete details.
How do you change/reset your Middlebury account password?
Refer to go/passwordhelp/ for your options. Review our guidelines to learn how to set a strong password.
How does "GO" work?
Learn how to use (and create!) these handy shortcuts that quickly take you to Midd websites.