# Welcome to Harvard

**Source**: https://www.huit.harvard.edu/welcome
**Parent**: https://dso.college.harvard.edu/new-student-communications

# Welcome to Harvard!

Harvard University Information Technology

## Get started with IT at Harvard

Below you’ll find some of the IT tools and services you’ll need to get started at Harvard College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Central Administration. For resources at other Harvard schools, [contact your local IT service desk.](/schools "Find your School's IT support")

key

Claim your login credentials for accessing the Harvard network and apps

lock

Verify your identity for HarvardKey-protected tools and resources

emergency

[### MessageMe](https://messageme.harvard.edu/)

Receive critical alerts in the event of an emergency

wifi

Connect securely to Harvard’s wireless network on campus

email

[### Digital Digest](http://eepurl.com/iLmKqQ)

Subscribe to receive news, tips, resources, and updates on IT at Harvard

shopping\_basket

[### IT perks and discounts](/it-perks-and-discounts)

Explore free and discounted software and hardware

security

[### Information Security and Data Privacy](https://privsec.harvard.edu/)

Access resources and services to secure your devices and data

accessibility

[### Digital Accessibility](https://accessibility.huit.harvard.edu/)

Access training, consultation, and resources on accessibility

## Find additional tools and services based on your role

Eligibility may vary by school or unit. You can also [browse a full list of tools and resources](/resources "Browse resources").

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groups

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## Stay informed

[View system status and subscribe to alerts](https://status.huit.harvard.edu/) about outages that impact your tools and services.

## Get help

forum

[### Chat live](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=d81e2090db371c9860c0d9fcd396191b)

Call **617-495-7777** or chat online for immediate assistance during business hours

support

[### Submit a ticket](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=submit_ticket&sys_id=3f1dd0320a0a0b99000a53f7604a2ef9)

Email [ithelp@harvard.edu](mailto:ithelp@harvard.edu) or submit a ticket through the online form.

library\_books

[### Browse help articles](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_home)

Access how-to and troubleshooting articles that answer common questions

people

[### Visit us in-person](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=7b1885d01b1a6c101a5376e2cd4bcb1a)

Make an appointment for on-campus diagnosis and repair services