JumpCloud Activation
As most of you know already know IMSA ia moving to a new authentication system called JumpCloud. As part of this process, ALL students are required to reset their password in two systems: JumpCloud and IMSA Account. We strongly recommend using the same password for both systems to keep them synchronized and easier to remember. This password should be at least 8 characters long and a combination of uppercase, lowercase, number and special character and cannot be one of your last five passwords. Many students have experienced issues, after setting this account up, with logging into some of our systems (i.e. Powerschool and Canvas). We have now fixed these issues so you should be able to log into all Web Systems using your IMSA username and password.
Preparing Yourself for Life in the IMSA Technology Environment
When a student enters the classroom they are expected to be capable of participating in class with regard to technical requirements and technical tasks to be completed.
Step 1 – All IMSA students will be required to activate and setup their IMSA Jumpcloud account. Instructions will be sent from Jumpcloud directly to your personal email for sophomores and to IMSA email for junior/seniors.
Step 2 – Review the section called “Prepare Your Computer for Life at IMSA” which addresses what a student is required to do to their computer.
Step 3 – An IMSA student also needs to be able to do the following:
- Access all IMSA resources available to them (requires their computer be registered with ITS and connect to the IMSA BYOD wireless network)
- Connect/disconnect peripherals (USB, USB-C, or Bluetooth) to/from their personal computer
- Copy or move files to/from various storage mediums (hard drive, USB/Flash drive, network servers, Google Drive, etc.)
- Open and read Adobe PDF files
- Open, read, and write Microsoft Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Word files
- Upload/download documents to/from web-based resources or websites
- Install, launch, and uninstall applications/software on their personal computer
Student Scholarship Computer Loan Program
IMSA realizes that some families, due to financial challenges, may not be able to afford a computer that meets the minimum recommended computer requires. To assist these families, IMSA has created the Student Scholarship Computer Loan Program. This program is designed to provide a reliable and capable laptop computer to students of these financially challenged families. For families with financial challenges, review program information here.
Prepare Your Computer for Life at IMSA
(Chromebooks are NOT supported.)
- General IMSA Information Technology Information – Important Reading
- Connect to IMSA’s WiFi Network
- For Sophomores:
Recommended/Required Software Installs
- Required (to have access to IMSA Student wifi): Anti-virus
- Approved Anti-Virus listing
- CrowdStrike installation (CrowdStrike is IMSA’s preferred option that is free)
- Required: Microsoft Office 365 – We are currently experiencing issues with this download. When Office 365 is downloadable again we will send out a notification.
- Recommended: Adobe Creative Cloud/Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Recommended: Audacity with LAME Module
- Recommended: PDF Creator – PDF Creation/Management Utility (Windows OS)
- Computer Science Class Requirements:
- Math Class Recommended:
- Peanut – Windows OS Only, Installation available on campus only
- Math/Science Class Recommended:
- Wolfram Mathematica, Installation available on campus only
- Science Class Requirement:
- Vernier Graphics Analysis Pro (this replaces Logger Pro)
- Download
- License Key: See Science Team Members or ITS for the license key, this key may not be sent via email or posted on-line for security purposes
- Vernier Graphics Analysis Pro (this replaces Logger Pro)
