What Students Need to Know
Middlebury College has a wide array of technology available for students. Here are the top things Middlebury students have indicated their classmates should know.
Quick Overview
See our Technology Guide for an overview of technology at Midd and where to get help, and our list of Common GO Shortcuts for commonly used online resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get help with technology?
Visit the Technology Helpdesk website for our location and hours, contact methods, featured resources, and more.
Services are available in-person, over phone, via Zoom, and through our Client Help Portal. You can also ask our Virtual Assistant for help — simply click on the blue icon in the bottom right of any tech website to start.
How do I connect to WiFi?
Use your Middlebury credentials (username@middlebury.edu and password) to connect to the MiddleburyCollege wireless network.
Refer to go/wifi/ for more details.
How do I check my Middlebury email?
To check your email from a web browser, use go/mail/.
For other ways to view your email, refer to go/emailconfig/.
How and where do I print?
Visit our Printing page for an overview of printing at Middlebury.
For how to print, see go/howtoprint/. For printer locations, see go/printerlocations/. For how to operate the printers, see go/printerguide/.
Printing a poster on a plotter works differently than normal printing; see go/poster/.
How do I register for classes?
Course registration is done through Banner 9 Registration.
The Office of the Registrar provides videos and tips on registration, as well as an overview of the process. First year students should be sure to review New Student Registration.
How do I see my class information?
The Course Hub is Middlebury’s gateway to course content for students and faculty, and gathers all your course information and resources in one place.
Canvas is Middlebury’s learning management system. Canvas is frequently used by instructors for course work, assignment submissions, discussions, etc.
How can I change my Middlebury password?
Refer to go/passwordhelp/ to see how to update or reset your password.
Review our Password Policy for password creation guidelines and protection.
Where should I store my files?
Learn about Middlebury’s Cloud Services with Google and Microsoft for storage options that offer automatic backup and access from any networked device.
What software can I get for free with Middlebury?
Visit go/software4me/ to learn about software you can install and use on your own computer, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
How can I access information from off-campus?
Learn how to access library databases, file storage, and other resources when you are not connected to the Middlebury network at go/offcampus/.
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!