IT Quick-Start Guide - Students

Learn how to access and navigate common UFV services and applications by following the steps below:

 

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Create a Passphrase (not a password!) 

If you have never logged into any of your UFV accounts yet, you will need to create a password at password.ufv.ca

Password vs Passphrase  

Canada!6&   Regain!PointerNurseryDehydrate1  
  • Meets password complexity requirements  
  • Hard to remember 
  • Can be guessed within hours 
  • Phrase of random words  
  • Easy to remember  
  • Would take a computer 5 billion years to guess 
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Set up Multi Factor-Authentication (MFA) 

MFA refers to using multiple steps to verify your login, such as a one-time code or notification sent to your phone in addition to a password. This way we can be sure it is really you. MFA is required for all UFV students to use. 

To set up MFA, go to aka.ms/mfasetup.  

Have questions? Don't have a cell phone? Go to ufv.ca/mfa for more information. 

More articles related to MFA can be found here: Account Security
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Student Email 

UFV provides all active students with Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts which provide student email and many more tools. 

To login to your student email, go to outlook.com  

  • Email address: Firstname.Lastname@student.ufv.ca  
  • Password: Same as myUFV password 

All active students have a free license for M365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc). Log in at office.com using your student email account to get started. 

More articles related to M365 account can be found here: M365 for Students

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myUFV 

To log in to myUFV, go to my.ufv.ca and login using your student email address and password.  

What is myUFV?  

myUFV is the central UFV portal where you can access online student services. Read more about myUFV: myUFV for Students 

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Blackboard / myClass 

Blackboard (aka myClass) is UFV’s Learning Management System. It is used by instructors to provide students with course material, to access and submit assignments and tests, and host online classes.  

To log in to Blackboard, go to myclass.ufv.ca and log in with your student email and password. 

View student tutorials on Blackboard/myClass for useful tips and resources on using Blackboard.

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Eduroam Wi-Fi 

As a current UFV student or employee, you can connect to UFV wireless network (Wi-Fi) using the eduroam (education roaming) services. Eduroam is a collaborative network providing fast, secure, and reliable access to wireless services (Wi-Fi) on UFV campuses as well as at participating institutions in over 100 territories worldwide.

Follow the instructions in the article 'Connect to Eduroam Wi-Fi' on how to download the eduroam app and setup your eduroam connection at UFV.

 

If you have any questions or further issues, you can contact the IT Service Desk

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Article ID: 6384
Created
Fri 7/14/23 9:43 AM
Modified
Wed 12/6/23 11:44 AM

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