General rules and regulations

All students are subject to the Stockholm University rules and regulations regarding use of Stockholm University computers, network and system facilities. In order to get access to the university network, you need to read and understand these rules and sign the enclosed agreement when applying for a computer account.
Rules and regulations for students

University Account

All students and employees of Stockholm University have access to a personal user account on the university network. This account is used for logging on to all university IT facilities and systems that are centrally administrated.

More information about the university study support systems

Study Support systems

Departmental IT resources

Certain courses require access to computers and software provided by the department. There are a number of laptop computers available for the use of students. These computers are primarily intended for computer exercises but may be borrowed for other course work, depending on availability. Contact your teacher or lab assistant in case you need to borrow a computer.

There are also a number of Linux workstations in the computer room, which are primarily intended for diploma workers and advanced level students. If you are a registered student at the department you can obtain access to the departmental network and computer room by contacting help@astro.su.se. The computer room has a code lock for which you obtain the code when collecting your password or by contacting help@astro.su.se.

Support

Support for common university services such as the University Account, mitt.su.se and Mondo, is provided by the university Serviceportalen.
Serviceportalen

To get assistance with the departmental network and computers, you can contact your teacher, assistant or supervisor, or the departmental helpdesk,
help@astro.su.se.