Technology Services

Students who don't have access to a computer or device with internet capability can request a Chromebook, laptop, or Hotspot.

D2L Brightspace is our online classroom. Within D2L you will find assignments, grades, messages from your instructors and much more.

• Log into D2L with StarID and password
• Getting Started D2L – Student Quick Guide
• D2L Brightspace Tutorial
• Evening and Weekend Help
• More Detailed Help from Center for Teaching & Learning

Your official college email, ending in .edu, will be used for important communications from the college.

• Learn how to set up and access your email account.

Find resources for free and discounted software, reduced-rate data access, free Microsoft Office software and more.

For IT support, please download and run our TeamViewer client.

Get detailed help from The Center for Teaching & Learning on Outlook, Teams, Word, OneNote, Excel, Powerpoint, and downloading Office 365 to your device.

Your StarID will expire every 180 days, so when prompted, make sure you reset your password.

• Learn about StarID
• Reset your StarID password and other tips

The Center for Teaching & Learning has extensive tutorials on how to use campus technology.

Do you want to learn more about your digital technology and other learning tools?
We are here for you. Explore our resources and upcoming events.

Our wireless network, called "eduroam," is a secure Wi-Fi access service for Inver Hills students and employees.

• Students log into eduroam with the username: StarID@go.minnstate.edu and your StarID password.
• Employees log into eduroam with the username: StarID@minnstate.edu and your StarID password.

Learn more about connecting to eduroam.

Zoom is our web conferencing tool. If your instructor sets up a Zoom conference, you will be invited to attend, and a link will be provided to connect.

• Log into Zoom with StarID and password to set up your own web conference
• How to login to your MinnState ZOOM account
• "How Do I Join a Meeting?" Tutorial
• Request technical assistance with Zoom 24 hours a day
• Zoom instructions for students
  • Connecting with a computer
  • Connecting with a mobile device
• More Detailed Help from Center for Teaching & Learning

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) provides access to thousands of self-paced courses led by professional instructors.

When you sign in, select Sign in with your organization account. Use your MinnState StarID credential:

• Employees = StarID@minnstate.edu
• Students = StarID@go.minnstate.edu