Below are the most commonly used ITS tools and resources for staff. To view all of our services, go to Browse Services.
Connect to WiFi
- Look for MSetup in your device’s WiFi list to register and connect most devices. Follow the prompts to connect to MWireless. Additional WiFi networks are available at Michigan Medicine locations.
- Ask campus visitors to select MGuest, a limited WiFi network that does not require a uniqname and password.
- Working Remotely: Use the U-M Virtual Private Network (VPN) for an encrypted, secure connection to university resources when you are off-campus. Some university services require VPN when you access them from outside the university network. Please note the Guidance on use of unauthorized VPNs or similar extensions of U-M networks.
Essential Websites & Apps
- Remote Resource Guide
A collection of technology resources that helps bring your university work with you when connecting from anywhere in the world. - Google Workspace for Education
Email, Calendar, Drive, and 40+ additional collaborative apps. - Dropbox
Cloud file storage that provides automatic back-up and is readily accessible from any device. - Microsoft Office 365
Download & online access: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and other Microsoft apps. - Wolverine Access
One-click access to the U-M tools and resources you use the most. Sign in to customize your individual homepage and edit your personal employment info, update your UM Emergency Alerts, and more. - Adobe Creative Cloud
Download and start using Adobe apps to create what you need. - NameCoach
Record and add a pronunciation link to your email signature. - Videoconferencing
Use Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams to host virtual meetings and classrooms with live video, audio, and content sharing from most devices. The Videoconferencing Tool Comparison Guide can help you decide which is right for you. - MCommunity
Use the MCommunity online directory to find contact information and more for all members of the U-M community. Update your directory profile and create and manage email groups.
GenAI Tools
- GenAI @ U-M
U-M is leading the way in the safe, responsible, and innovative use of generative AI in higher education. Find vital resources about utilizing GenAI in the classroom including:
- U-M's official Generative Artificial Intelligence Advisory (GAIA) Committee Report
- Upcoming AI-related events
- Information on prompt literacy and a robust prompt library
- News, use cases, videos, and more
- ITS AI Services
Explore a full list of current offerings available to all U-M faculty, staff, and students on the Ann Arbor, Flint, Dearborn, and Michigan Medicine campuses.- U-M GPT
Provides the U-M community with private and no-cost access to advanced text, reasoning, and image-generation models. - U-M Maizey
Train a custom GPT on your datasets, allowing you to craft personalized GPT experiences, which you can keep private or share with your students or community. Maizey can easily integrate with Canvas and ingest data from sources like Dropbox, Google Drive, or public websites. - U-M GPT Toolkit
An advanced offering, providing access to AI API gateways, available to faculty and researchers who require full control over their AI environments and models.
- U-M GPT
Set Up Printing
- MiWorkspace Printing
If you use a MiWorkspace computer, you can send documents to any printer managed by MPrint without installing additional software. - Printing at Campus Computing Locations
Use MPrint to send documents to any networked Campus Computing printer from any computer or mobile device.
Access Software
- For MiWorkspace Computers
Install additional approved software from the Software Center (for Windows) or Managed Software Center (for Macs) - U-M Software Directory
Search for no-cost and reduced cost access to many software titles you need. - Software Store
Find licensed software available at reduced price to university faculty and staff. - Tech Shop
Want software for personal use? Tech Shop offers discounted educational prices on popular software packages.
Professional Development
- LinkedIn Learning
Gain new skills and advance your career through online learning. - Michigan Online
Learn new skills and earn certificates through free courses designed by U-M faculty and instructors.
Tips for Safe Computing
Visit the Safe Computing website for security best practices to protect your computer, mobile devices, data, and your identity
- Choosing a strong and secure UMICH Password keeps your identity and U-M systems safe. Set up account recovery preferences to reset your password if you forget it.
- Use endpoint protection to safely connect to the U-M computing environment and the internet.
- Report online abuse, harassment, or suspicious emails to the university's user advocate.
- Register your laptop with U-M Department of Public Safety.
- Use a security kit to lock down computer components.
