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IT Service Desk summer schedule

The IT Service Desk will have reduced hours during the summer.

You can contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.

All Services

  • Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Sunday, 1-6 p.m.

Phone and Live Chat

  • Monday-Thursday, 5-8 p.m.
  • Friday, 5-6 p.m.
  • Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
  • Sunday, 6-8 p.m.

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IT Equipment Checkout and University Telephone Operator closed for spring break

The IT Equipment Checkout office and the University Telephone Operator service will be closed for spring break from March 17-21. If you have borrowed equipment that is due for return during this closure, the return date will be extended to Monday, March 24. Please note that any overdue equipment returned after March 24 will incur a late fee.

K-State is using geolocation technology to enhance cybersecurity

The internet is a powerful tool for learning and sharing information, but it also presents cybersecurity risks. To protect against hackers who might steal personal information, K-State utilizes geolocation to safeguard accounts by monitoring IP addresses. If suspicious activity is detected, users will receive an email notification with guidance on the necessary next steps, including updating their account passwords.

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Connecting to the correct wireless network

K-State offers wireless network services (Wi-Fi) for university students, faculty, staff and guests. There are three primary wireless networks available for connection:

  • KSU Wireless: This secure network is available for all current students, faculty and staff, except those living in the residence halls or Jardine Apartments, who should instead use KSU Housing.
  • KSU Housing: This secure network is specifically for residents of the residence halls and Jardine Apartments.
  • KSU Guest: Visitors to the campus can connect to this open network, which is unencrypted and does not require an eID or password.

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Free printing on the Manhattan campus

Do you need to print something? A limited amount of free printing is available for K-State students, faculty and staff on the Manhattan campus. K-Staters receive $10 of free printing during the spring and fall semesters and $5 during the summer semester. Unused balances do not roll over to the next semester.

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Manhattan campus computer labs

Do you need to use a computer? There are several options available at the computing labs across K-State’s Manhattan campus:

  • College of Business Admin. — Rooms: 1052, 1053, 3112, 3114 and 3121
  • Hale Library — Located on the first, second, third and fourth floors
  • K-State Student Union — First floor
  • Paul Weigel Library of AP Design — Room 1128, Regnier Hall
  • Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab — First floor, Hale Library

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Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a multimedia experience


All active K-State faculty and staff are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud license, including Acrobat Pro DC. Adobe Creative Cloud offers over 20 applications and services, including tools for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, mobile application creation and some optional cloud services.

With Adobe Creative Cloud tools, you can create graphics, illustrations, layouts, design pages and publish and share online videos.

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