Technology Services

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

Student Resource Guide

Our Student Technology Resource Guide below provides a great overview of the technology you will use. Be sure to view or play the PowerPoint as a slideshow to hear additional information. You can also download the complete file.

• Student Technology Resource Guide
• Student Technology Resource Guide [Downloadable PowerPoint]

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. 

WiFi Calling

Cellular service in the building can be challenging at times. To aid your cellular service, set up Wi-Fi Calling.

• Setting up WiFi calling on Apple devices
• Setting up WiFi calling on Android devices

Help and Support

If your request is not urgent, please submit a ticket via the support desk email

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 325

Willmar IT Office: Room L110

After Hour Support

Phone Number: 1-877-466-6728

• Note that the days and hours of operation apply to all areas of assistance (Star ID, Zoom, etc.)

Additional Information and Resources

• Student Computer Labsr
• Microsoft Office 365
• StarID
• Connecting to the Network
• Computer requirements
• Other Resources