If you are new faculty or staff in the Social Sciences Division, there are a few steps to follow in order to purchase a new computer and/or get connected to the University of Chicago's campus network.

Purchasing New Hardware and Software If you are a new faculty member and need to purchase a new computer and software packages, here's what to do:

1. Find out from the Social Sciences Division Local Business Center who your Financial Services Representative (FSR) is and then contact him or her. Your FSR will assist you in processing your computer purchase.
2. If you would like advice or a recommendation on the optimal purchase for your needs and/or budget, contact Social Sciences Computing Services, Desktop Support Group. We will be happy to assist you in making your purchase decision.
3. Consult the University of Chicago's Campus Computer Store. The site is updated regularly and contains the latest price listings for a wide variety of computers, printers and popular software along with standard computer bundles recommended by the CCS Staff.
4. The university has a number of site licenses. Before making any decisions regarding software purchases we recommend you consult with Site Licensing.

Once you have made your purchase decision, placed your order and received it, SSCS will set up your new system along with any peripheral devices (printer, scanner, external storage devices, etc.) and install any licensed or purchased software.

For new staff members filling new positions please contact your departmental Financial Services Representative (FSR) and he or she will be able to help you in obtaining a computer system. SSCS will set up your new system and install all necessary software. If you are filling an existing position, it is very likely that the computer you inherit will be suitable. If you have any concerns about the system's ability to meet your needs, please contact your departmental FSR.

Getting Connected
As a new faculty or staff member at the University of Chicago, Networking Services and Information Technology (NSIT) allots you one email account. NSIT is strictly enforcing, without exception, a limit of one email account per person at the University. If you need more than one account, please explore the option of using one of the many free email services available on the Internet: Microsoft's Hotmail, Yahoo's YahooMail are among the most popular. In order to begin using your email account within the uchicago.edu domain, follow these easy steps:

1. Log on to http://cnet.uchicago.edu. This is the University of Chicago's User Account Management System.
2. Click on "NSIT Account Services"
3. Click on "Create Accounts"
4. On the next page, please carefully read the text titled "NSIT Account Claims Introduction." This will tell how you to claim your email account at U of C and put it to use.

Once you have claimed and created your account, the last thing to do is set up your computer for access to the campus network and the rest of the Internet. It's important that once you have your account your machine be properly configured and inventoried. Please contact us and schedule an appointment for setting up your computer.

Other servers
The division maintains several servers that provide both file a processing services. To obtain an account on theses servers you must meet the minimum requirements for a University Account (see above). You may also read more detailed information about how to get these accounts and servers.