Varsity College Internet Access



Varsity College Internet Access

Varsity College Responsible Internet Use Policy

The wireless Internet Access provided by Varsity College is for use free of charge to registered students and lecturers.
Varsity College reserves the right to monitor, intercept and disclose any transmissions over or using our facilities, and to provide user information, or use records, and other related information under certain circumstances to appropriate authorities.
By using the free Wi-Fi internet service provided by Varsity College, you are agreeing to the Internet Usage Policy set forth below.
Internet Usage Policy:
Varsity College provides students with access to the campus electronic communications system for educational purposes. The electronic communications system is defined as the campuses network, servers, computers, mobile devices, peripherals, applications, databases, online resources, Internet access (wired and wireless), email, and any other technology designated for use by students. With this educational opportunity comes responsibility. While Varsity College uses filtering technology and protection measures to restrict access to inappropriate material, it is not possible to absolutely prevent such access. It will be each student’s responsibility to follow the rules for appropriate and responsible use. Access to the Varsity College network is a privilege and administrators and faculty may review files and messages to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are acting responsibly

All students using the Varsity College electronic communications system must adhere to the following standards of responsible use:

Varsity College may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly.
Students are responsible at all times for their use of the Varsity College electronic communication system and must assume personal responsibility to behave ethically and responsibly, even when technology provides them the freedom to do otherwise.
Students must not access, modify, download, or install computer programs, files, or information belonging to others.
Students must not waste or abuse Varsity College resources through unauthorized system use (e.g. playing online games, downloading music, watching video broadcasts, participating in chat rooms, etc.).
Students must not alter computers, networks, printers or other equipment except as directed by a staff member.
Technology, including electronic communication, should be used for appropriate educational purposes only and should be consistent with the educational objectives of Varsity College.
Personal Varsity College network access information should not be conveyed to other students or attempts made to use anyone else’s accounts.
Students must not create/publish/submit or display any materials/media that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal and should report any instances encountered.
Students shall adhere to all laws and statutes related to issues of copyright or plagiarism.
Violation of any of these standards may result in suspension of computer use, Internet privileges and/or other disciplinary action.



WARNING: The free Wireless Internet Service is provided for your convenience and its use is at your own risk.



There are potentially serious issues with any computer connected to the Internet without the appropriate security protection, ranging from viruses, worms and other programs that can damage the user’s computer, to attacks on the computer by unauthorized or unwanted third parties. By using this Service, you acknowledge and knowingly accept these potentially serious risks of accessing the Internet over an unsecured network. It is recommended that users take steps to protect their own computer system, such as installing current anti-virus software and maintaining appropriate firewall protection on their computer devices.

By using this Service, you acknowledge and agree that YOU DO SO SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
How To Guide: Connecting to Wireless Network in the Classroom and on Campus
In order to connect to the wireless infrastructure please see steps below:
Using your portable/mobile device (laptop, smart phone, tablet etc) scan the wireless network for available connections.
Your device will pick up a network called VC (followed by campus prefix) STUDENT e.g. VCDW Student; this is the network you will want to connect to.
Once you click connect it will bring a box up asking for a pass key or security key. Each campus has a site specific password which may be obtained from the IT department on your campus.
NB: The passwords are case sensitive
Once the password is accepted you are CONNECTED to the wireless network.
To begin browsing the Internet, open your Internet browser.
You will be taken to a landing page requesting a username and password.
These credentials will be the same as the one’s you use to log into the computers on campus i.e. Student number: 12-123456 and then the password you would have chosen. If you do not have login credentials to logon to wireless, please contact the Campus IT department to request that an account be created on the student network for you, so that you may gain access to wireless Internet.
You should now be able to browse the Internet
Technical Support – Should you encounter any issues connecting to the wireless infrastructure, please contact your campus IT department and they will gladly assist you.

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