IMSA Student Computing Resources

JumpCloud Activation

As most of you already know, IMSA is moving to a new authentication system called JumpCloud. As part of this process, ​all students are required to reset their passwords 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, include a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters, and not be one of your last five passwords. Many students have experienced issues after setting up this account when logging into some of our systems (e.g., 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 able to participate in class with regard to technical requirements and tasks to be completed.

Step 1 –  All IMSA students will be required to activate and set up their IMSA JumpCloud account. Instructions will be sent from JumpCloud directly to your personal email for sophomores and to the IMSA email for junior/seniors. These emails must be responded to within 7 days; after 7 days, the activation code will no longer be valid.

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 to 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.)

Recommended/Required Software Installs

The following list of software is recommended for students enrolled in certain classes. It is not required for the entire student population.

Contact

ITS Helpdesk

IMSA ITS Helpdesk
helpdesk@imsa.edu