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Java Security Concerns - Update Immediately

Recently exploits have been found concerning older versions of Java 1.7. The UIT Helpdesk recommends immediately upgrading to the latest version of Java.


Blackboard Learn Blog

Visit the Blackboard Learn blog where you will find the latest information, including system status, about the online learning system at UNT. This blog was recently established to improve communications to students about Learn.

Blackboard Learn

Blackboard Learn is a new learning management system platform that replaced Blackboard Vista at the end of the Fall 2012 Semester. We have fully transitioned to Blackboard Learn for the start of the Spring 2013 semester.

Windows 8 & Internet Explorer 10

At this time Internet Explorer 10 has not been listed as compatible with my.unt.edu and Blackboard Learn. While IE10 may work fine, if you do experience any issues with UNT websites please try an alternative browser such as Firefox or Google Chrome

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Expanded UIT Helpdesk Hours

To better serve UNT the UIT Helpdesk expanded Sunday hours starting 11/04/12. The Helpdesk is now be open 8am - Midnight on Sundays. For a full list of our operating hours please visit our hours and location page.

The UIT Helpdesk has moved to Sage 130.

The UIT Helpdesk moved on June 11th, 2012 to Sage Hall room 130 (first floor). Sage Hall is located between Sycamore Hall (our old location) and the RTVF building. You can also see our new location mapped here.

Office Live for EagleConnect

MS Office Live is available on your EagleConnect acccount. Office Live provides a web-based solution for the creation and editing of Microsoft Documents using online versions of existing Microsoft Office products.

Office Live provides the following applications:
  • Word - Word Processor
  • Excel - Spreadsheet application
  • PowerPoint- Presentation application
  • One Note - Collaboration & Information Gathering Application

To access these applications simply log into your EagleConnect account, and click on the Office menu.
Read more about this new service in Benchmarks, or visit our knowledgebase article.

Illegal File Sharing

Make sure you are aware of the consequences of illegal file sharing and also available alternatives:

Student Tour Website

Take an online tour of UNT Student Computing Resources
This site contains important information for new incoming students as well as returning students.

Eagle Alert

Verify or update your contact information to receive Eagle Alert messages http://www.unt.edu/eaglealert/.

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