RSSCategory: New Students

Faster Internet with Ethernet Cable

Faster Internet with Ethernet Cable

Ask IT: Question & Answer Forum: My internet is working for me but it’s still kind of sketchy. When I moved in last night, I just signed in with my username and password. I didn’t go through the whole register and download process. I am just wondering if I have to do that for my [...]

August 20, 2012 | By | Reply More
Autodesk for Students

Autodesk for Students

Ask IT: Question & Answer Forum: Hello, I’m an interior design student and I’ve recently formatted my computer so that all the softwares I had on it were deleted, including Autocad. I saved the password that was issued to me when I first downloaded it at the beginning of last semester, and I was wondering [...]

August 19, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
New Jersey Students Transit

New Jersey Students Transit

Ask IT: Question & Answer Forum: I am a commuting student from NJ, and am having difficulty accessing the New Jersey transit website via the FIT website in order to get the student discount for the monthly passes. Could you please help me. -Tova Kurlantzick Answer: Hi Tova, The problem was on our side. You [...]

January 25, 2012 | By | Reply More
Internet and Ethernet Cord Issues

Internet and Ethernet Cord Issues

Ask IT Forum: Question & Answer I live in Kaufman hall and I have been using an Ethernet cord for my Internet connection since day one because the room I live in is very spotty. Suddenly even with my Ethernet cord my Internet is not working. Thanks, Kristina Cella Answer Dear Kristina, I will need [...]

November 3, 2011 | By | Reply More
Wireless Network in Coed Hall

Wireless Network in Coed Hall

Ask IT: Question & Answer Forum I live in Coed Hall and the wireless in my room is absolutely horrible. It’s very slow and randomly turns off when I’m in the middle of something. I’m using the FITDORM network and I have downloaded everything the website said I needed. I’m using a mac, are there [...]

September 3, 2011 | By | Reply More
New TechHelp Self Service Site

New TechHelp Self Service Site

IT 4 FIT is happy to announce that we have a new improved site for Self Service. Our previous site only allowed Students, Faculty and Staff to view Frequently Asked Questions. Our new site does that and much, much more. Students, Faculty and Staff can go to TechHelp.fitnyc.edu, log in with the same username and [...]

August 23, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
New TechHelp Support

New TechHelp Support

IT 4 FIT has revamped our tech support model. We have brought all calls back in-house and have created two support centers; one for Students and one for Faculty and Staff. TechHelp for Students Location: C307A Phone: 212-217-HELP (4357) Email: TechHelp@fitnyc.edu TechHelp for Faculty and Staff Location: C305B Phone: 212-217-TECH (8324) Email: TechHelp@fitnyc.edu We look [...]

August 23, 2011 | By | Reply More
WiFi for the iPad

WiFi for the iPad

ASK IT form questions & comments: From Xue Xia: Dear Support, I am wondering if the iPad is supported to get on the school wifi? Do I need to download some sort of anti-virus app in order to get on the network? Thanks! Xue Xia Answer: Hello Xue, Thanks for your question.  I am posting [...]

February 8, 2011 | By | Reply More
Ask IT:  Connecting to the internet in the dorms

Ask IT: Connecting to the internet in the dorms

ASK IT form questions & comments: From So Hee Jung: How do I activate internet? I tried several times but it didnt work. Please email me back as soon as possible. Thank You. Answer: Hi So Hee, Thanks for your question.  You will find instruction on the IT Self Service Help Desk site.  The instructions [...]

January 26, 2011 | By | Reply More
ASK IT: Applicant email info

ASK IT: Applicant email info

ASK IT form questions & comments: Hi, I’ve just applied to FIT and I’m having trouble even finding where to log in to my email. Is it on MyFit? Thanks Answer: Hi Kathryn, As an applicant, you will need to contact the admissions department, as they send all of this information in their applicant packet. [...]

January 12, 2011 | By More