
IT Guide for Faculty
DoIT supports UMBC faculty, educators, and researchers with enterprise hardware, secure cloud solutions, and technology-enhanced teaching environments.
New to UMBC?
Set Up Your Account
Your myUMBC account is your primary login for access to most UMBC systems. You will receive your Campus ID number (needed to complete this account set-up) via email.
Multi-Factor Authentication
UMBC uses DuoMobile for Multi-Factor Authentication to keep our data and systems secure.
Email and Text Emergency Alerts
Make sure you’re in the know when sudden changes happen on campus due to weather or other emergencies.
Wi-Fi
Learn how to access our wireless network Eduroam and get specific instructions for specific operating systems.
- DOIT’s Instructional Technology department offers a wealth of resources and support for faculty on the classroom technology and software necessary for a great instructional experience.
Quick Actions & Top Tasks (3–5)
High-volume, immediate needs for this user group. Keep these above the fold.
- [Action 1] (e.g., Reset Password, Request Software, Set Up Wi-Fi)
- [Action 2]
- [Action 3]
- [Action 4]
Recommended IT Services & Tools
Tailored tools essential to this group, grouped into 3–4 core functional buckets.
[Category 1: e.g., Essentials & Access]
- [Tool/Service Name]: Brief 1-line description + [Access Link]
- [Tool/Service Name]: Brief 1-line description + [Access Link]
[Category 2: e.g., Teaching & Research / Learning Tools]
- [Tool/Service Name]: Brief 1-line description + [Access Link]
- [Tool/Service Name]: Brief 1-line description + [Access Link]
[Category 3: e.g., Security & Storage]
- [Tool/Service Name]: Brief 1-line description + [Access Link]
- [Tool/Service Name]: Brief 1-line description + [Access Link]
- Getting Started & Onboarding Guides
Looking for Something Else?
- A great list of starter resources is available at HR’s website
- Institutional Equity has our available community and culture resources
- Faculty Affairs’ New Faculty Onboarding
- Faculty Development Center’s Resources for New Faculty
Need technology assistance? Get IT Help