Students who are graduating or simply leaving K-State for new adventures can keep their K-State email accounts, as well as their email address. Read on for details, including tech tips to manage your K-State email and other IT resources. Also see these:
- Leaving K-State (a summary of what you keep and lose)
- Before Leaving K-State Student Checklist (a detailed to-do checklist)
Tip 1: Students can keep their K-State email address @k-state.edu AND their email accounts. This benefit became available in May 2014. Students must have taken a credit course, and they must keep their eID active by meeting K-State’s password-change deadlines each semester.
Tip 2: Cut down on email by reviewing your mailing-list subscriptions. Use the listserv.k-state.edu/web interface and go to the Subscriber’s Corner to easily:
- Find all the lists you’re subscribed to
- Sign off of lists
- Change your subscription settings
Tip 3: Before you leave, copy files you’re entitled to keep, including those on your computer, K-State storage spaces, and personal webpage (www.k-state.edu/studenteID). K-State will eventually email to say your files will be deleted. One important exception: Files stored in your OneDrive webmail space will be retained for one year after you leave.
Tip 4: Remove software on your personal computer that was received under a Kansas State University site license. This includes TrendMicro antivirus software, Office 365 and others listed on the university’s Software Licenses webpage.
Tip 5: Install another antivirus product ASAP. Ask your favorite tech people what they use on their computers, then do a Google search for “best free antivirus for windows” or “… for macs”. Top free favorites for both Windows and Macs include Avast, Avira, and AVG (a perennial favorite with tech staff).
For Windows, check these antivirus comparisons from three well-known tech sites:
- PCMag: The Best Free Antivirus Utilities for 2015
- Tom’s Guide: Best Antivirus Software and Apps 2015 (free PC antivirus)
- TechRadar: Best antivirus: 10 antivirus packages reviewed and rated
For Macs, check these:
- PCMag: 11 Antivirus Apps for the Mac
- Tom’s Guide: Best Antivirus Software and Apps 2015 (best Mac antivirus)
- Digital Trends: Protect your Mac for free with these five anti-virus apps
Bonus tip for students in the residence halls: The university’s Windows update service will no longer work after you leave. You should set your computer to run the Microsoft Windows Update Service so that no matter where you go, your computer will continue to get automatic updates and fixes from Microsoft.
