New Students Tech Tools

Hello and Welcome to Millikin University!

The following information will help you get started on the right path with valuable Technology resources. Should you have any questions - please do not hesitate to reach out to the helpdesk directly @ 217-362-6488 or email infotech@millikin.edu.


Top 5 things you need to know or do before you come to campus!

1) Set up DUO Mobile (/wiki/spaces/ITKB/pages/1671241) - A multifactor authentication tool put in place to protect your data.

2) Take a tour of my.millikin.edu - myMillikin is your central hub for accessing applications and important information. After logging into my.millikin.edu, search for "Tour" and click on the "Tour the new myMILLIKIN"

3) Register for Classes - You will register for classes every semester. The process is easy; just follow these instructions  (https://millikin.edu/academics/registrars-office/academic-advising/online-advising/instructions-online-registration)

4) Download a copy of Microsoft O365 on your personal computer or device (Go to https://portal.office.com) - Microsoft O365 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more and is FREE to students.  You can download up to 5 instances on personal devices. You will need to log in with your Millikin email address and password to download Microsoft O365.

5) Validate (Validation) - Validation is a chance to update your contact and emergency contact information. You will have to validate every semester.


After you arrive this Fall...

1) If you purchased a new phone after registering for DUO Mobile, you may need to Reactivate (/wiki/spaces/ITKB/pages/1671235)

2) Put your Millikin Email on your iPhone (O365 Email - iPhone/iPad Setup Instructions)

3) Connect to the Wi-Fi at Millikin (Connecting to Wireless)

4) If you have Wi-Fi on Campus or the Woods (WiFi Troubleshooting) (The Woods WiFi)

5) Printing on Campus (Printer Set-Up / Authorizing Print Jobs)