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.
This guide will walk you through how to reset an expired/forgotten Penguin Portal password.
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.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) creates an additional level of security and protection of your YSU account. It verifies your identity by requiring multiple credentials. You will be prompted during the sign in process to verify your identity and this is often achieved by entering a code that you receive via text or email.
YSU Students and Faculty have access to Office 365 Online Apps.
This article explains how to install and activate the Microsoft Office software onto student and faculty personal computers
LabFind app list labs and software around campus. Learn how to download and use the LabFind mobile application.
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 explains how to access your OneDrive in the YSU App Cloud.
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 is designed to assist in utilizing the Phish Alarm through Outlook.
This article answers questions that students have regarding their print services and guidelines on campus.
This is a list of recommended computers to purchase based off current standard laptops at YSU.