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Welcome Back - Campus Technology Services Updates for Fall 2025

Welcome Back to the fall 2025 semester from CTS! We hope everyone had a great summer. CTS has been busy with many technology upgrades over the past few months.

 

Technology Updates for Fall 2025 include:

Computer Labs and Classrooms

  • All labs and classrooms (Mac and PC) were upgraded to the latest operating systems (Mac OS Sequoia and Windows11).
  • VA1018a iMac desktops were replaced with 16 Mac Minis and Wacom drawing tablets.
  • Humanities 2033 Windows machines were replaced with22 iMac desktops.
  • Library labs 1004c (30) and 1004d (40) were replaced with new Windows desktops.
  • Equipment is being procured now for the Library Taproot Project opening Fall ’25. This will include new high end Mac and Windows computers as well as 3D printers and more!
  • VA 1029 received 2 new X pen drawing tablets.
  • The Student Testing Center (Student Services 213) was replaced with 6 new Windows desktops and 1 new Windows laptop.
  • NS 1017 Psychology Lab received with 3 new Windows laptops and 2 new Windows desktops.
  • NS 1019 Psychology Lab received 2 new Windows laptops.
  • NS 1050 Psychology Lab received 1 new Windows laptop.
  • NS 2049 Psychology Lab received 1 new Windows desktop.
  • NS 2057 Psychology Lab received 2 new Windows laptops and 1 new Windows desktop.
  • NS 3019 Chemistry Lab received 1 new Windows desktop.
  • NS 3025 Chemistry Lab received 1 new Windows desktop.
  • NS 3046 (Einstein Corner) received 2 new Windows desktops.
  • SS 1039 Classroom received 2 new Windows desktops for dual delivery.

CTS verifies that all machines in labs and classrooms have:

  • Mouse, keyboard, power, and network cables present and working properly.
  • Machine(s) are on Purchase.edu domain and allow user login.
  • Machine(s) have Internet connectivity.
  • All Operating systems and campus-wide software updates have been installed.
  • All requested software has been installed and no errors appear when launched.
  • Printers appear and can print.

CTS strongly recommends that all faculty who are teaching in these rooms visit their assigned rooms to verify everything is functional and working to their satisfaction.

Major ITAC Requests Fulfilled:

  • New camera for Music Livestreaming
  • New Halycon stage light for TAF
  • New Speaker/Volume Controller Equipment for TAF
  • New Walkie Talkies for TAF
  • New Projectors for VA classrooms
  • New Pico Projectors for VA
  • New Epson printer for VA
  • New TV screen for VA
  • New Camera/Light Panel/Mic for VA
  • New equipment for the Film Major and Minor Loan Pools
  • New Chemistry Autoclave kit for NSS

Technical Support

If you need help or have questions, please drop into the CTS Zoom-Room Monday-Thursday 8am-6:45pm and Friday 8am-4:45pm. (Zoom Meeting ID: 914 251 6465 and Telephone dial-in: 1 646 876-9923.)

CTS continues to be open for in-person service and equipment pick-up and drop-off without an appointment.

Student Adobe Creative Cloud Discounts

Purchase College is now participating in a SUNY program making an Adobe Creative Cloud All-Apps Pro Edition subscription available to students at the significantly discounted annual price of $75 per year. If you already have an Adobe subscription you do not need to do anything until your existing license expires. If your existing license is set to auto-renew, you should disable auto-renew to take advantage of the improved discount. If your existing license is not associated with your “@purchase.edu” email please see the FAQ below for additional migration steps.

Make sure to read the FAQ prior to purchasing. Purchases can be made at the SUNY Adobe Storefront.

Printing

The Library has three large format, high capacity printers for use in the Reference area. Mobility Printers are available in the 1st floor lobby of Humanities, the basement of Social Sciences (by CTS), and the 3rd floor lobby of CMFT. These allow you to print directly from your personal device such as a phone, tablet, or laptop.

The SUNY mandated Office Print Management effort has now culminated in the purchase of new high-efficiency printers that have been deployed across campus. More information can be found in our Pharos Printing FAQ.

Windows 11

CTS has been busy upgrading faculty and staff computers to Windows 11. Don’t delay! Upgrading to Windows 11 is a crucial step in protecting your data and ensuring the continued security of our college network. Many machines that would support Windows 11 have been upgraded already. Please feel free to contact CTS if you have any questions or require assistance with the upgrade process.

Duo Two-Factor Authentication

If you have a new phone or need any assistance with Duo, please contact the CTS Zoom-Room for assistance, or drop by during our regular hours of operation.

Microsoft Software for Home Use - Word, Excel, and Office 365

Our Microsoft contract provides students, faculty and staff with work-at-home copies of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). You can download your copy directly from Microsoft Office 365 for Schools & Students using your Purchase College email address.

Important note on Microsoft: Your Purchase College credentials are linked to Microsoft Online accounts. When you sign in to download Office 365 or access Microsoft training, you should now use your Purchase College credentials - (even if you had an old Microsoft Online or Hotmail account). If you attempt to reset your old account or password on those Microsoft accounts, that request is sent to Purchase.edu for completion resetting your Purchase College credentials.

Long-Term Equipment Loans

Pell Grant recipients with near-zero EFC can be provided with long-term equipment loans for as long as they remain actively enrolled at the college. LTELs are assumed to be a multi-year commitment to the student – through to graduation.

LTELs may include laptops, desktops, and other devices, as well as specialized software for their major where necessary. LTEL equipment does not need to be returned to the college between semesters (unlike the standard loan pool equipment available to all students). If you are eligible, please submit a CTS work request.

Equipment Loans

All Purchase students can take advantage of the CTS Equipment Loan Pool. It is free! The CTS loan pool contains many DSLR and video cameras, audio recorders, laptops, tripods, lighting kits, and much more. You can browse the equipment in the loan pool and reserve your gear using the Work Order Tracking (WOT) system.

Students who have overdue equipment loans from last semester are asked to return the equipment as soon as possible.

Loans are available for pickup between 8am-6:45pm Mon-Thurs. and Fri 8am-4:45pm.

We also ask that you refrain from requesting equipment loans for activities that are not directly related to your coursework.

Campus Network and Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi service is available in all campus buildings. See our Wi-Fi Heat Map for locations.

The CTS computer/device registration system simplifies getting your devices onto the campus network. You can register your computer as well as any other device you wish to use (e.g. smartphones, routers, and gaming consoles) through the Purchase Network Registration page. A more thorough explanation and instructions for connecting laptops and mobile devices to our wireless network, please refer to the instructions at Get Connected to the Purchase Network. Note that if you already registered a device, you do not have to do so again, and you must be on campus to register.

Visitors without a Purchase account can use the Purchase Guest Wi-Fi network to connect while in CTS wireless areas. Visitors can ask their Campus host for the wireless passphrase that can be found on the CTS Knowledge Base. The “PurchaseGuest” network is limited to basic Internet Web services.

 

FAQs for Students

We have answers to commonly asked questions on our Frequently Asked Questions Wiki page that provides information on topics such as connecting a computer or gaming console to the network, how to use Duo Two-Factor Authentication, what labs are available on campus, printing, and more.

 

Answers to many other Frequently Asked Questions can be found in the CTS Knowledge Base.

Training

CTS offers faculty/staff training for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and more! Please see our Introduction to Microsoft Teams Wiki page. Visit our Tips & Training page for more information and to sign up for an individual session with our technical staff.

Please contact the Helpdesk Zoom Tech Support Monday-Thursday 8am-6:45pm and Friday 8am-4:45pm, or dial +1 646 876 9923, Meeting ID: 914 251 6465 - or create a work request with any questions.