Welcome to KU!
Here you’ll find information to help you hit the ground running with KU technology resources. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are passionate about the role technology can play at Kutztown, so if you don’t see what you’re looking for or need further assistance, please feel free to contact us.
New students or alumni
YourKU User ID and email address
As a student, your KU User ID is used to access university computers, networks, email, andservices.Please note that your email address consists of your KU User ID followed by “@live.kutztown.edu.”
Your Password
Passwords are good for 180 days, after which a password reset will be required to ensureaccount security. You’ll be reminded (via email) well in advance that it’s time to change your password. TheSelf Service password resettoolallow you to easily change your password online.
If you have forgotten your current password or need assistance, call the IT Help Center at 610-683-1511.
Check out the following common tasks for new students or alumni:
- Get Connected to WiFi on Campus
UseBearNet Secure
It is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, and studentsjoin theBearNetSecure wireless networkfor allof theirdevices.
Register yourWiFiDevice
To connect your WiFidevices like an Xbox, PlayStation, Apple TV, Smart TV, Amazon Echo, Amazon Firestick, Roku, etc. to the wireless network, you will need toself-register and add your device to the ResNetWiFi (please note link is only accessible via ResNet).
- Access Your University Email
Your KU email account is the official means of communication at Kutztown University. Remember to check your email regularly for important updates and communications from your professors, KU, and so on.
KU uses Outlook as its email platform, which is part of Microsoft Office 365. To access your email, please selectthe yellow “K You”menu icon in the upper right corner of any KU web page, and select the "email" envelope icon. Sign in with your KUemail address and password. Visit our Solution Center articles to manage andconfigureyour email account for your mobile device or computer.
- Access MyKU
Login toMyKU
To accessMyKU, please selectthe yellow “K You”menu icon in the upper right corner of any KU web page,and choose the “MyKU” icon. Enter your KU User ID and password to login.
Navigate YourMyKUHomepage
Learn how to navigate and configure yourMyKUtilesandhomepages.
FindYourWeeklyClassSchedule
View yourclass scheduleto see yourinstructor and find the location of your class.
FindYourAdvisor’s Information
Find out more about youracademic advisorand schedule an appointment.
MyKU Mobile
TheMyKUMobileapp is available in theApple App StoreandGoogle Play.Stay on top of your classes and assignments, get notified of important announcements,check email,make friends, ask questions, and accessa variety ofcampus resources at any time!
Exciting features include:
- My Coursesprovidesreal-time access to academic tools, including grades, assignments, and courseinformation
- Due datesto help you stay on top of multiple deadlines with push-notificationsandalerts
- Today’s scheduleprovidesreminders about classes andevents
- Campus communityandWall, where you can meet friends, ask questions, and keep up with what'shappening
- Campus serviceswhere you can view the bus tracker, see whichlabsare open,andaccessotherservices
- Campus mapto find the quickest route to classrooms,offices,andevents
- MyKUtoquicklyviewyour personal studentdata, including financial aid,andcourses
- Printwhere youcan quicklyview of how many prints you have available.
- Access D2L
Login to D2L
To access D2L, please selectthe yellow “K You”menu icon in the upper right corner of any KU web page,and choosethe “D2L” icon. Enter your KU User IDand password to login.
Setup Your D2L Profile and Notifications
Customize your D2L profileandsetup D2L notificationsfor an enhanced user experienceby clicking on your name in the top right corner of anyD2L page.
Find Your Courses
Your available courses will appear in the My Courses widget on the D2L homepage. Courses will be visible once the course instructor activates the class (usually on the first day of the semester).
Learn More About D2L
New members of the KU community areencouragedtoviewtheD2LOrientation,whichconsists of a series of short videos to help new users get started usingD2L.Additional articles and 24/7 self-service help can be found in theITSolutions Center.
- Explore technology services
Visit Campus Computer Labs
There are several publiccomputer labsacross campus that are available to allstudents. There are also classroom computer labs and curriculum restricted labs on campus that are open to specific classes and majors.Print on Campus
Students are given a printing allocation of 300 pages per semester. If you use up your allotment, you canrequest additional pages at no cost.
KU has recently adoptedMobility Print and Email to Print. These services provide students with print-friendly access to their own documents from their personal devices.
Printing is also available in allcomputer labs.
Download Software
KU has software licenses, including MSOffice 365, that are available for free or at a minimal cost simplyby visiting our Downloads page.When prompted, please sign in using your KU Email Address and Password.Software such as Windows 10 are available at a minimal cost in the KU Campus Store. These licenses are only available while attending or working at Kutztown University. Once astudent leaves KU the licenses will no longer be valid.
For Adobe products and Microsoft Office, please contact the IT Help Center at 610-683-1511 or emailhelpcenter@kutztown.edu
Manage KU Alert Notifications
KU has developedan emergency communication plan that utilizes multiple methods of notification.Each student’s primary mobile phone number and KU email address is automatically registered to receive warning messages.Learn more about KU Alertsor add additional phone numbers or email addresses.
- Get technology help
IT Help Center
TheIT Help Centerprovides personalized assistanceand training for a variety ofInformation Technology services to accommodate facultyand staff. You can contact the IT Help Center athelpcenter@kutztown.eduor 610-683-1511.
24/7/365 Self-Service Support
KU OIT provides 24/7/365 self-service support for learning technologies and most university systems, such as D2L and MyKU. For more information visit the KU IT Solutions Center.Acceptable UsePolicy
Please take a few minutes to read the KU OITAcceptable Use Policy. This document details what constitutes the acceptable and inappropriate use of campus computing and network resources.
New faculty or Staff
YourKU User ID and email address
As a faculty or staff member, your KU User ID is used to access university computers, networks, email, andservices.Please note that your email address consists of your KU User ID followed by “@kutztown.edu.”
Your Password
Passwords are good for 180 days, after which a password reset will be required to ensureaccount security. You’ll be reminded (via email) well in advance that it’s time to change your password. TheSelf Service password resettoolallow you to easily change your password online.
If you have forgotten your current password or need assistance, call the IT Help Center at 610-683-1511.
Check out the following common tasks for new faculty or staff:
- Get Connected to WiFi on Campus
UseBearNet Secure
It is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, and studentsjoin theBearNetSecure wireless networkfor allof theirdevices.
- Access Your University Email
KU uses Outlook as its email platform, which is part of Microsoft Office 365. To access your email, please selectthe yellow “K You”menu icon in the upper right corner of any KU web page,and choose the“email” icon. Sign in with your KUemail address and password. You can also manage andconfigureyour email account for your mobile device or computer.
- Access MyKU
Login toMyKU
To accessMyKU, please selectthe yellow “K You”menu icon in the upper right corner of any KU web page,and choose the “MyKU” icon. Enter your KU User ID and password to login.
Navigate YourMyKUHomepage
Learn how to navigate and configure yourMyKUtilesandhomepages.
ViewYourClassRoster
View your up-to-date class rosterand email your students.
Take Attendance in MyKU
Learn how to use MyKU torecord attendanceduring the attendance period as specified by the UniversityRegistrar.
- Access D2L
Login to D2L
To access D2L, go towww.kutztown.edu, please selectthe yellow “K You”menu icon in the upper right corner of any KU web page,and choosethe“D2L” icon. Enter your KU User IDand password to login.
Setup Your D2L Profile and Notifications
Customize your D2L profileandsetup D2L notificationsfor an enhanced user experienceby clicking on your name in the top right corner of anyD2L page.
Find Your Courses
Your courses will appear in the My Courses widget on the D2L homepage. For faculty, these will be marked as active or inactive. Courses will be visible studentsonce a course is activated, which should be completed no later than the first day of the semester.
Learn More About D2LNew members of the KU community areencouragedtoviewtheD2LOrientation,whichconsists of a series of short videos to help new users get started usingD2L.Additional articles and 24/7 self-service help can be found in theITSolutions Center.
- Explore technology services
Visit Campus Computer Labs
There are several publiccomputer labsacross campus that are available to all faculty, staff, and students. There are also classroom computer labs and curriculum restricted labs on campus that are open to specific classes and majors.Download Software
KU has software licenses, including MSOffice 365, that are available for free or at a minimal cost simplyby visiting our Downloads page.When prompted, please sign in using your KU Email Address and Password.Software such as Windows 10 are available at a minimal cost in the KU Campus Store. These licenses are only available while attending or working at Kutztown University. Once astudent leaves KU the licenses will no longer be valid.
For Adobe products and Microsoft Office, please contact the IT Help Center at 610-683-1511 or emailhelpcenter@kutztown.edu.
Manage KU Alert Notifications
KU has developedan emergency communication plan that utilizes multiple methods of notification.Faculty/staff can opt-in to receive alertson the devices, and all registrants can customize their accounts to register two cell phone numbers to receive emergency text messages. Learn more about KU Alertsor add additional phone numbers or email addresses.
- Get technology help
IT Help Center
TheIT Help Centerprovides personalized assistanceand training for a variety ofInformation Technology services to accommodate facultyand staff. You can contact the IT Help Center athelpcenter@kutztown.eduor 610-683-1511.
24/7/365 Self-Service Support
KU OIT provides 24/7/365 self-service support for learning technologies and most university systems, such as D2L and MyKU. For more information visit the KU IT Solutions Center.Acceptable UsePolicy
Please take a few minutes to read the KU OITAcceptable Use Policy. This document details what constitutes the acceptable and inappropriate use of campus computing and network resources.
