CoP-IT Contacts
- Sean Hall, Director of Technology
shall@d.umn.edu 218-726-6004 - Sha Yang, Academic technologies (e.g., Canvas, Zoom, Kaltura) support
yang2193@umn.edu 612-626-5518 - Steve Panizza, TC classroom Support
paniz001@umn.edu 612-625-7203 - Eric Shilinski, Duluth classroom and audience response system support
shil0026@d.umn.edu 218-726-6065
Portable Computing Device Requirement
The College requires that all students own a portable computing device. We strongly recommend that students consider taking class notes electronically on a laptop or tablet. If requested, CoP IT can provide you with assistance to transition to e-notetaking.
- Must be Wi-Fi enabled laptop or tablet, minimum 4GB RAM, 16GB storage, with VGA and/or HDMI connection and adapter (in order to connect to classroom instructional technology systems)
- Must have a built-in webcam or a separate webcam to connect to the device.
- Must have high-quality headphones/earplugs and microphone to ensure best learning experience.
- To take full advantage of ExamSoft, students should purchase a device with Mac (OSX 10.14 or higher), Windows (10 or 11), or iOS (iOS 13 or higher) operating system. ExamSoft works with most modern computers, both Mac and Windows operating systems. The iPad is compatible with ExamSoft, while Chromebook, Android, and Linux based devices are not. ExamSoft does not support touchscreen input devices on Mac or Windows laptops. Any compatible device that uses an external Bluetooth keyboard can be used to take an ExamSoft assessment, but be aware that the keyboard cannot be used in taking a secure exam. (Here is the link to specific system requirements: Guide of devices compatible with ExamSoft)
- Internet speed requirements and optimizing your Zoom experience
- Sales tax will not be levied on required devices (including adapters) purchased at university bookstores on both campuses. Please inform the bookstore staff that you are a student in the College of Pharmacy, and that the device you are purchasing is required by the College.
- Financial aid may be augmented in order to purchase your device and adapter once during your time in the PharmD program. Please complete and submit a Cost of Attendance Appeal form, available here for TC students and via onestop in Duluth.
- Again, these devices and adapters can be purchased from the bookstore on either campus.
Zoom Operating Guide
Participant’s Guide to Optimizing Your Zoom Experience
Drug Information Databases
All College of Pharmacy students have access to the Facts & Comparisons and Micromedex drug information databases.
X500 login required to access Facts & Comparisons
Visit U of M Libraries to access Micromedex
E-Note Taking & Other Resources
E-Textbooks
E-textbooks are available in the Pharmacy Collection website and the Access Pharmacy website the university library subscribes to. Students will be expected to use these e-textbooks in class.
ExamSoft/Examplify Student Handbook
Some exams in the PharmD curriculum will be administered through a separate online testing platform called ExamSoft. Students must activate their account in ExamSoft and download the Examplify testing app onto the device they will use for exams before they can complete any ExamSoft exams. The Student Handbook includes steps for getting started, instructions for using Examplify, and troubleshooting and support information.
ExamSoft/Examplify Student Handbook
Student Breakout Rooms
Two student breakout rooms on each campus have been technologically enhanced, and now enable students to hold Video Conferences between campuses using student Zoom accounts. Zoom allows PC to PC connectivity. See printed instructions in each space. Reserve each space as you would for Classrooms and Conference Rooms. You may view the calendars by clicking on the links in the table below.
| Duluth Calendars | Twin Cities Calendars |
| LSci 162A | WDH 1-120L Door |
| LSci 162B | WDH 1-120L Wall |
| UMD Acano Instructions | TC Acano Instructions |
| LSci 162A | WDH 1-120L Door |
| LSci 162B | WDH 1-120L Wall |
Cash to Card Locations
Logins
Service Status Resources
Student Computing Labs & Printing
The college has four Student Computing Labs available to Students, two in Duluth (LSci 162 and LSci 216) and two in the Twin Cities (WDH 1-120F and WDH 3-150) . There are a limited number of Windows workstations available for student use in each. They are Windows 10 workstations and require x.500 credentials for logging in.
Printing in the labs is now done via the U's managed, cash-to-card printing service. You are able to print your jobs from any of the dedicated workstations, or you may also set up your personal devices to print wirelessly.
In Duluth, you may visit the ITSS Printing Page, or stop in at the ITSS Help Desk in Kirby Plaza for assistance in setting up wireless printing on your device.
In the Twin Cities you will need to uninstall any previous Pharmacy printers, ensure you are on Eduroam Wifi, and run one of the following installer packages.
| WDH 1-120 | WDH 3-150 |
| Windows Users | Windows Users |
| Mac Users | Mac Users |
Another option for students/users that don't want to download installers for their laptops and are sending basic files, i.e. PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, Visio, etc., can use
CampusCloud Printing: http://z.umn.edu/cloudprint.
Students/users only need to "upload" their document, and walk over to WDH 1-120 or WDH 3-150, and swipe their U-Cards, to release their print jobs.
For additional information the OIT Printing Page is located here.