Welcome to Fredonia!
This resource is meant to provide a quick orientation for students to Fredonia's critical digital tools that are necessary for online success at the University. These resources represent the building blocks of your digital identities (e.g. Fredonia ID and eServices account), critical tools for remote learning, and the different ways to get assistance if you run into any issues.
Where to get assistance and when:
ITS Service Center Hours of Operation (Breaks): | The Office of Online Learning Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm | Reed Library Text A Librarian: 716-407-7698 Request An Individual Research Appointment Email: reedref@fredonia.edu | StarFish Get the assistance you need when you don't know who to ask.
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How to Report a Security Incident:
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For more information on how to use my.fred go to: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/EgCYAgWEB: How to use my.fred
Access my.fred at: https://my.fredonia.edu/
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For some of the most common uses of Your Connection, including viewing your grades, registering for classes, or paying your bill, please view: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/AQAAB What do I use YourConnection for?
Access Your Connection at: https://connect.fredonia.edu/yourconnection/
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Find out how to get access to your eServices account at: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/bgAABHow do I get access to my eServices?
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OnCourse
OnCourse is a Learning Management System (LMS) that provides access to course materials, assignment submission, quizzes, and grades. Login to OnCourse at https://oncourse.fredonia.edu using your eServices username and password. In the "Courses" block click on the current semester and then use the links to access each course.
Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about OnCourse at: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/MoneAgStudent OnCourse Support
Access OnCourse at: https://oncourse.fredonia.edu/
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Virtual Meeting Spaces (Zoom)
Zoom is the Fredonia standard for video conferencing and virtual meetings.
For instruction on joining a Zoom meeting go to: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/dgAAB How can I join a Zoom meeting?
For instruction on scheduling a Zoom meeting go to: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/ewAABHow can I schedule my own Zoom meeting?
View all support documentation at: https://zoom.fredonia.edu
Access Zoom at: http://www.fredonia.edu/zoom
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Google Tools, including Email (Google Workplace)
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For instructions on sharing a Google Document with your professor go to: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/gAAAB How can I share a Google document with my professor?
You can learn more about how to use these tools at: https://support.google.com/a/users#topic=9247638
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If you need to borrow a Chromebook for the semester, you can do so by following the instructions at: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/PIneAgChromebook Loaner Program
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Wireless Access
How can I connect to the wireless internet connection on the Fredonia campus?
You can connect to the FredSecure wireless connection by following the instructions at: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/G4B8FREDsecure Setup
Gaming systems and other multi-media devices should connect to FredMedia by following these instructions: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/GYB8FREDmedia Setup
Is there a way for me to get wireless internet when I am not in Fredonia?
Fredonia is participating in eduroam which is available at more than 12,000 locations worldwide, including more than 530 colleges, universities, and research facilities in the United States. You can find more information about connecting to eduroam at: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/9YfeA eduroam wireless
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Data Storage Options
Where can I store my data?
In accordance with Fredonia’s Data Risk Classification Policy, the chart that can be used for the campus community to determine what kind of University data can be saved where can be found at: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/kgA6AgData Risk Classification Policy
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Virtual Labs
Fredonia's Remote Lab is a "virtual" computer lab that allows students the ability to remotely access a lab computer from their home, dorm room or anywhere with a stable broadband internet connection exists.
To connect to the Windows Virtual Lab please follow these instructions: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/eoPeAgFredonia's Virtual Windows 10 Computing Lab
To connect to the Mac Virtual Lab please follow these instructions: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/VIfeAg
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Printing Information
Fredonia provides a printing quota for students each semester. For information about printing on campus please visit: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/WIF8Printing Information
For instruction on printing from your laptop go to: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/KgAABWireless Printing
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Phishing Awareness
Don't Get Hooked! Become familiar with quickly recognizing phishing emails by reviewing this KB: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/OAMHAQPhishing Awareness
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Citation Tools
Reed Library recommends and supports the following citation managers:
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Please share this resource using this link: https://answers.fredonia.edu/x/JYneAgQuick Start Digital Tools for Students