Resources for new and continuing students. Start with First Things First.
Follow the instructions to activate or reset your account detail to access the Penguin Portal, Blackboard and other YSU services.
IT provides three convenient locations to obtain assistance. The IT Service Desk is your first point of contact at (330) 941-1595.
Penguin Portal is Youngstown State University's campus portal. The portal offers students, faculty, and staff secure and personalized access to Office 365 email, Self-Service Banner, and channels of information. Students are able to register for classes, check their grades, pay their bill, access Blackboard, and purchase their parking permit. Faculty and Staff are able to view their pay stub, leave balances, tax information, plus much more.
This article discusses computer recommendations for students.
IT Customer Services offers the a variety of devices for loan to YSU Students, Faculty, and Staff based on expressed needs and availability. We currently offer laptops, mobile hot spots and web cameras. This selection is subject to change based on demand. Items are made available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This article provides an overview and steps to log into LinkedIn Learning.
YSU Students and Faculty have access to Office 365 Online Apps.
OneDrive is cloud-based storage available to all YSU students, faculty and staff. One TB of storage can be synced to your personal device. Learn more...
This article provides resources and training on the various tools students will use during the virtual learning environment.
Penguin PASS produces an audit of your completed work, requirements and in progress courses based on your declared major, minor and/or program and catalog year. Audit worksheets cannot be used as an official transcript.
Missed Penguin PASS student training? No Problem! View the video here.
This article describes how to set up the PenguinSafe App.
This article answers questions that students have regarding their print services and guidelines on campus.
If you suspect you have been phished, use the Phish Alarm in Outlook to report it.