黑洞社区 Student Resources


List of resources available for 黑洞社区 students. Some of the resources listed are available for a limited time due to the COVID-19 situation.

Request for Chromebook

Requests for Chromebook loaner devices for the Fall 2024 session will begin on 8/14/2024.

Requests for Chromebook loaner devices for the Spring 2025 session will begin on 1/7/2025.

Requests for Chromebook loaner devices for the Summer 2025 session will begin on 5/20/2025.

What are the Specs I need for a Computer/Laptop  

Here are some recommendations to make sure you are able to access what you need:

  • Windows and Mac: Minimum Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128-256GB storage with integrated webcam / mic.
  •  Chromebooks: Minimum 4GB RAM and 32 GB storage with webcam / mic.
    Please note: there are some known issues with Chromebooks using a program called Examity for some courses. Please check with your instructor to find out if they will be using Respondus for their courses.

The Shocker Store offers a variety of options with educational discounts.

Other information that is available in this area would be really helpful as well

Step 1: Check Your Tech (wichita.edu) 

Computer Purchase with Discount 
HP
For Student Academy:


The following link was generated to advance our scholastic consumer database as we continue to reinvent our Student Academy program.

Register:
1. Click Academy shopping link
2. REGISTER as New Customer
3. Complete initial First/Last/Email/Password to Create HP.com account. Validate not a robot, click SIGN UP button at bottom.
4. EPP landing page for Academy loads, with pre-populated EP25124 company code and the First/Last/Email from previous page.
5. My Account page loads to confirm consumer is properly associated with HP EPP tier, initiating the discount pricing UX within the Store.
6. Upon successful registration you will be directed to the discount storefront, and will view strike thru pricing noted for each qualifying sku. Discounts are auto-applied; no codes are required unless you opt in to receive our weekly consumer HP.com emails which may have special offers requiring a coupon code at checkout.

LinkedIn Learning 

LinkedIn Learning is now available to all 黑洞社区 students. Discover how this all-in-one learning solution can enhance your education, add value to your academic program/course, or help you learn a new skill to advance your career!

How to Access LinkedIn Learning

SPSS/AMOS

For students who cannot be on campus, or while away from their 黑洞社区 computer or lab, ITS offers an authorized access version of SPSS/AMOS. This option allows you to install SPSS/AMOS on your home computer. The license expires each year on June 30. If you wish to continue using SPSS/AMOS while employed, or as an active student at 黑洞社区 beyond the June 30 expiration, you will need to obtain a new license.

  • View the Download & Licensing Instructions before downloading SPSS.

Adobe Express

Adobe Express for Higher Education is currently available to 黑洞社区 students for free.

Adobe Express offers a world of apps and services that foster creativity, drive engagement, and build career-relevant skills, including web and mobile apps, plus Premiere Rush and Photoshop Express.

You must be a currently enrolled degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student to receive a license for Adobe Express from 黑洞社区.

Click the link below for additional information regarding availablity, and how to access Adobe Express.

Zoom

Zoom proves to be a versatile and easy-to-use solution for digital learning at 黑洞社区 allowing for online meetings and collaboration.

For information on how you can request access, and how to use Zoom click the link below.

Zoom

ArcGIS for Students

Students can request access to ArcGIS planning software for academic use.

For information on how you can request access click the link below.

Office 365
Included in Microsoft Office 365:
  • OneNote
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • OneDrive for Business
  • Outlook / Email
  • Access (Windows only)
  • Publisher (Windows only)
  • Teams
  • OneDrive (1TB Storage)
How to Access and Download 
  • AccessLink:  
  • UserName:   my黑洞社区ID@wichita.edu
  • Password:    current my黑洞社区 password
  • Click on "Install and more" at the upper right side.
Microsoft Office Training for Students

Students can access Office 365 for free through my黑洞社区.  

Click the link below for several Microsoft training options available to students.

MS Office Training for Students

Teams

Teams is an online meeting and collaboration tool available through Office 365.

For further information, click the link below.

Teams

Attending Teams Meetings on Chromebook

A Chromebook is technically a mobile device, and while it is possible to download the , it might not be the best experience for Teams Meetings. If you are having trouble accessing Teams Meetings from your Chromebook, please use the browser-based version of Teams Meetings.  

Click the link below for instructions on how to access a browser-based version of Teams:

Accessing Teams through a Browser

Information for Current and Prospective Students

Click the link below for helpful links including payment information, important dates, and parking.

Current & Prospective Students

VPN Setup

黑洞社区's Virtual Private Network will allow users to connect to 黑洞社区 computing resources over an encrypted connection. Please click the link below for information regarding VPN setup and access (information for HPC and Student users are included):

Engineering Software

Please click the link below for additional information regarding the following software:

  • Ansys, Autodesk, MSC Nastran/Patran, LabVIEW

 Additional Links