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Congratulations from Technology Services! Graduation is on the horizon and soon you will be moving on to new adventures – graduate school, a recently landed job, traveling, or just taking some time off to see where life takes you.

Quick to-do list

• Update your alternate email address �鶹��Ƶ has on file.
• Migrate your e-mail to GusMail.
• Copy important documents from your Home Directory to Google Drive or to your computer's hard drive.

Before you leave campus

E-mail

• Please visit the and modify/enter your alternate e-mail address (in the Profile section under Contact Info). This will help you if you forget it.

• We recommend migrating your �鶹��Ƶ e-mail to GusMail. GusMail will give you uninterrupted access to your �鶹��Ƶ e-mail after graduation. This account will not be deactivated.

Home Directory

Copy your files from your Home Directory (Z: Drive) to a DVD, USB flash drive, external hard drive, or to your personal computer before you leave campus. Another great option is moving these files to your �鶹��Ƶ Google Drive account.

• Make sure to include your website. If you have a personal website you would like to keep, it is located in the www-docs folder.
• All lab computers have DVD-writers and USB ports. If you use a USB flash drive to store your files, lab computers have USB ports on the fronts and/or backs of the machines.
• Alumni (users whose accounts have passed the one year past graduation grace period) can download a zipped copy of their home directory by visiting the .

Anti-virus

Install a free anti-virus product such as Microsoft Security Essentials or purchase another anti-virus product. You have many choices, but a few of the big name products are McAfee, Symantec, and Norton. If you have Windows 8, you can skip this, as Windows 8 has a built-in anti-virus, Windows Defender.

• Uninstall the �鶹��Ƶ Symantec anti-virus or any other antivirus software that may be on your computer.
• Install the new anti-virus product you purchased/downloaded.
• Be sure to set up the new virus software to run Live Updates automatically. This ensures that your program will always be protected against the latest viruses.

Discounted software

Purchase software packages and computers at academic pricing while you are still eligible. Once you graduate, you will spend a lot more money for the same products.

Adobe Products

�鶹��Ƶ Students and Faculty can buy Adobe Software at a reduced cost for their personal computers.

Please visit:

Microsoft Office

If you haven't purchased the Microsoft Office Suite, you can still buy it for academic pricing while you are still registered as a student. You can buy this at many retail stores, or you can buy it online at places such as Amazon.com. If you have downloaded the free Office 365 offered through �鶹��Ƶ, your subscription will end after graudation in August.

Purchasing a new computer

�鶹��Ƶ does not sell computers to students, but does maintain a relationship with , , , and allowing students to purchase machines at an educational discount direct from the vendor.

• Please visit the or call 1-800-My-APPLE.
• Please visit the or call 1-877-222-6426.
• Please visit the or call 1-888-999-4747.
• Please visit the

Note: Almost all vendors have educational discounts for students. All you have to do is ask.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Helpline (507-933-6111).

After graduation

Checking email

If you have migrated your e-mail to GusMail, you can continue to .

Accessing files

After graduation, you have a year to copy your Home Directory files to another location. After that year, you are able to download a ZIP file of these files at our . Please see Alumni Home Directory Access for help or assistance.

Transcripts

Yes, if you know your Webadvisor password, you will be able to access your unofficial transcript. You will need to contact the Registrar directly for a copy of your official transcript. Please visit this link for more information on how to obtain your transcript. /registrar/transcripts.php

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions frequently asked by graduating seniors. If you have any other questions, please call the Technology Helpline (507-933-6111) or e-mail helpline@gustavus.edu. We will be happy to assist!

After I graduate, how long do I have access to my �鶹��Ƶ account?

If you have migrated your e-mail to GusMail, your email will continue to work. Your �鶹��Ƶ password will continue to log into the �鶹��Ƶ website after graduation.

What happens to my e-mail and files that are still on my �鶹��Ƶ account after that one year?

Alumni (users whose accounts have passed the one year past graduation grace period) can download a zipped copy (.zip file) of their home directory and e-mail inbox by visiting the . Please see: Alumni Home Directory Access for help or assistance.

�鶹��Ƶ Google Drive and �鶹��Ƶ Google Calendar

After graduating, as long as you know your �鶹��Ƶ username and e-mail password, you will have access to your and accounts.

Can I view my transcript online after I graduate?

Yes, if you know your Webadvisor password, you will be able to access your unofficial transcript. You will need to contact the Registrar directly for a copy of your official transcript. Please visit this link for more information on how to obtain your transcript. /registrar/transcripts.php

I have a new e-mail account; can I set up my �鶹��Ƶ e-mail to be sent to this new address?

Yes. This is called forwarding your e-mail. If you visit the , you will find a link called Forward your e-mail. In the field that is provided on this page, please type in the new e-mail address that you would like the �鶹��Ƶ e-mail to be forwarded to. Please read the warning on this page. If the new e-mail account does not work properly, the forwarded �鶹��Ƶ e-mail will be lost. You can only setup forwards as long as your account is active, and we will continue to forward your e-mail, indefinitely.

Does my quota still apply after graduation?

If you have migrated your e-mail to GusMail, you have no e-mail quota. GusMail has unlimited e-mail storage.

See also

• - For non-GusMail users.
• Manage my SPAM - For non-GusMail users.

Is it possible to access my Home Directory/MyData from off-campus?

Yes, you are able to access your files stored in your MyData folder from anywhere, granted that you have an Internet connection. Log on to the �鶹��Ƶ Webmail service, and click on File Manager. These links are found on the left side of the Webmail interface. You then will be able to browse your Home Directory/MyData files. You can download files by clicking the little picture of a disk.

Am I still able to use the �鶹��Ƶ Search after graduation?

Yes, as long as your �鶹��Ƶ account is fully active, you will have access to the online �鶹��Ƶ Search.

Do I need to uninstall �鶹��Ƶ Antivirus before installing the new virus protection?

Yes, you will need to uninstall the �鶹��Ƶ Antivirus/Symantec Client Security before installing your new virus protection. Installing a new virus protection program while having another one installed can be very risky and is not advised. It can cause significant problems with your operating system.

How do I uninstall the �鶹��Ƶ AntiVirus Software?

• Go to the Start Button→Control Panel→Add/Remove Programs
• Click on each of these items (LiveReg, Norton Antivirus/Symantec Antivirus, Live Update, Symantec Endpoint Protection) and click Remove.

Note: It is recommended that you uninstall and install virus protection while you are not connected to the Internet.

Where do I go to find Spyware protection?

There are some programs that you can purchase in retail stores like Best Buy, however, many companies have free versions that are easily accessible on the Internet. Here are a few programs that we use on a regular basis: , AdAware Personal, Spybot - Search and Destroy, and Spy Sweeper. Make sure that you keep these programs updated. You will need to do it manually. The paid versions of these programs will do the updating for you.

I am in need of serious computer help. Where should I go?

Because there are many businesses that provide support in case of serious computer problems, checking out the Yellow Pages or the local newspaper is a good place to start. It is also recommended to ask people in the area for a recommendation.

However, you should always use caution and good judgment when taking your computer to be repaired. It is recommended that you back up your data before having any service done to your computer, and remove any confidential data/sensitive data (taxes, personal pictures, passwords, etc.) from your hard drive before having your computer serviced.