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Technology Services

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Student technology services support the college community with the latest technology in and out of the classroom.

Student Computer Lab

Student computer labs are located in the library on both campuses. Computer labs have internet access and the latest version of Microsoft Office.

Hutchinson computer lab hours

  • Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Willmar computer lab hours

  • Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 7:00 pm
  • Friday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Computer Use

Ridgewater College provides a high-speed network and other information technology resources to help you accomplish your educational goals. By using the computers at Ridgewater College, you agree to the MinnState Acceptable Use of Computers and Information Technology Resources policy. Specifically, you agree not to use Ridgewater College resources for unauthorized duplication, use, or distribution of copyrighted materials, including music and video files. Ridgewater College considers unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing of copyrighted music and videos to be an inappropriate use of its network resources. P2P and File Sharing

Help and Support

If your request is not urgent please submit a ticket through the web help desk

If your request is urgent, call the Ridgewater help desk at 320-234-8777. You may also visit your campus IT office:

Hutchinson IT Office: Room 128

Willmar IT Office: Room L110

If you need help with a personal device, contact the student-run Computer Support Technician help desk.

Hutchinson: 320-234-8550

Willmar: 320-222-7483

StarID

The StarID is a username that replaces many login IDs with one ID, one password, everywhere. Your StarID and StarID password are used to log in to Ridgewater campus computers, email, Desire2Learn (D2L), and e-services. You must activate your StarID before you can use it. View StarID FAQ

Microsoft Office 365

Ridgewater provides Microsoft Office 365 to every student free of charge. This gives you the latest version of the full Office productivity suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and more. Current Ridgewater students will be able to use the software for free as long as the program continues.

Microsoft Office 365 Benefits

  • Install one up to five compatible PCs and Macs, plus five tablets (including iPad)
  • Use with OneDrive for automatic device syncing
  • Gain valuable skills on the world’s most popular productivity software
  • Use the same programs as your professors to ensure full file fidelity

Getting Microsoft Office 365 [PDF]

Need help downloading and installing Office 365? Check out these Office 365 installation tips.

Microsoft OneDrive

OneDrive is your personal storage file in the cloud. It allows you to store files and access them from virtually any device with internet access.

To access, log in to your Ridgewater College email. When you are logged in, a menu of blue tiles will appear. Click the OneDrive tile. To upload documents, click on Upload on the documents page, then drag your file and place it in Drop Your File Here. When the Choose File to Upload window appears, select the drive where your files are currently loaded.

To create a new document within OneDrive, select New from the OneDrive documents page. Then, select the type of document you want to create.

Email Setup

Every cell phone is a little bit different, but below are some general setup options.

  1. In your email, app or account settings choose Microsoft Exchange or corporate email.
  2. Enter your email address in the appropriate box.
  3. Enter your password in the appropriate box. This is the same password that is set for your StarID. *Most phones (like the iPhone) will often auto detect the rest of information from here; if not, read the instructions below.
  4. If a username is required,
    Staff: enter “Your StarID”@minnstate.edu
    Students: enter “Your StarID”@go.minnstate.edu
  5. If a server is required: enter outlook.office365.com.
  6. Enable SSL if asked.
  7. If these steps don’t appear to work, restart your device.

If you need further help setting up your account, review the Microsoft support webpage. You may also view email FAQs or contact the help desk: 320-234-8777.

StarID and Student Email Common Questions

I haven't activated my StarID or I don't know what my StarID is, how can I access my email?

To activate your StarID, visit the StarID homepage. If you have activated your StarID but do not remember what it is (or what the password is), visit the StarID homepage and use the self-help options to recover your StarID or reset your StarID password.

What is my username and password for email?

Valid username and password for student email is:

UN: StarID@go.minnstate.edu

PW: StarID Password

My StarID and password don't seem to be working when I try to log in to email. What should I do?

Visit the StarID homepage and change your StarID password. This will force a new password synchronization with Ridgewater’s network and should allow you to log on. Your StarID password will expire every 180 days. You should receive a notice when it gets close to expiring. Please don’t ignore those notices.

In some instances your web browser may have add-ons, plug-ins, or extensions that interfere with the login process. The simplest solution may be to try a different web browser; however, it may be necessary to perform a browser reset and/or disable or remove unused add-ons, plug-ins, or extensions. The instructions to reset and manage add-ons, plug-ins, or extensions for the most common browsers are listed below, along with links to download and install an alternate browser.

  • Download Internet Explorer (Windows only)
    • Reset Internet Explorer settings
  • Download Mozilla Firefox settings (Windows or Mac)
    • Reset Firefox settings
    • Disable/remove Firefox add-ons
  • Download Google Chrome (Windows or Mac)
    • Reset Chrome settings
  • Download Safari
How long will my email remain available after I leave Ridgewater College?

About 120 days.

Desire2Learn (D2L) Issues

If you are having problems with Desire2Learn (D2L), please contact the Minnesota State help desk: 877-466-6728.

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