Technology Information for Graduates
When you graduate, your access to free software, cloud storage space, school email accounts, and 24/7 support will change. Your Seton Hall student account will be deactivated six months after graduation. Follow the graduation checklist below to make sure your important files and messages come with you after you leave Seton Hall University.
Laptop Transfer of Ownership
All students participating in the Mobile Computing Program that have completed graduation requirements can sign a Transfer of Ownership Agreement that legally transfers the ownership of the student's SHU-issued laptop from Seton Hall University to the student. Upon transfer, the device will become a personally owned machine and will no longer be eligible for hardware or software support by Seton Hall University.
Begin Laptop Transfer of Ownership
Remove Your Computer from Seton Hall's Domain
Once your laptop has been transferred to your ownership, you are required to remove your computer from the SHU Network. This process will remove all of Seton Hall’s restrictions on the laptop but will not impact any of your data or pre-installed software.
Remove Computer from Seton Hall Domain
Download Your OneDrive Files
Your OneDrive data should be downloaded or otherwise backed-up prior to deactivation. You can download your data from OneDrive using OneDrive for Business Sync. To download items, you will use Sync to copy or move items to your local machine or flash drive.
Manage Your OneDrive Files and Folders
Migrate Your School Adobe Portfolio to Your Personal Account
Be sure to take your work with you when you graduation. You can now easily migrate your Adobe Portfolio sites from a School account to a Personal account directly from within your Portfolio account.
Migrate Your School Adobe Portfolio
Microsoft Outlook
You will retain access to your Seton Hall mailbox for six months after graduation. Prior to deactivation, be sure to update your email address on any external websites (i.e. LinkedIn, Twitter, Netflix, job applications, etc.) and any official documents that include your @shu.edu email address (i.e. resume, CV, etc.).
Expand Your Skills and Earn Microcredentials
Seton Hall offers many resources that allow you to explore the most in-demand skills based on your educational and professional goals. Recent graduates can take advantage of LinkedIn Learning and the Adobe Creative Skills Series for six months after graduation. These platforms allow you to earn skills and credentials that can be displayed on your LinkedIn profile, even after your Seton Hall student account is deactivated.
LinkedIn Learning Courses for Recent Graduates
Adobe Creative Skills Series Courses
- Design Stunning Presentations
- Create Compelling Application Materials
- Create Viral Social Content and Strategy
- Create Winning-Worthy Sports Media
- Product Pitch with Generative AI
- Podcasting Essentials
- Storytelling through Short-Form Video
- Small Biz Social Media Marketing
- Health and Science Communication
- Community Event Marketing
Get Support for your Lenovo Laptop
Your Lenovo laptop may still have accidental and extended warranty protection. To check the status of your warranty, click the corresponding link below for the model laptop you have. The serial number for identifying your machine is located on a sticker at the bottom.
- ThinkPad T Series Warranty, Support, Software, and Documentation
- Yoga Series Warranty, Support, Software, and Documentation
Follow these Computing Practices
- Use antivirus and anti-malware software on all of your computers.
- Use strong passwords that are hard to guess, but easy to remember, and contain at least eight characters combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Be sure to use different passwords for each of your online accounts–including email, social media, and your bank account. Also consider a service to manage your passwords, such as LastPass or 1Password that won’t expire once you leave Seton Hall.
- Be sure you have the most recent versions of any software installed on your computer or devices. Staying current with updates ensures that you’ll have the latest security patches and code fixes to resolve potential problems.
- Beware of phishing emails, along with other scams and malware.
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