In additional to Gmail for e-mail, Calvin students now have access to Google apps which includes Google Docs, and Google Sites. Using your Google account you can now create and save word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation documents. You can even create your own Web site.
To learn how to use Google apps see Google Apps Help
- Where do I go to get help using Gmail or Google Apps?
Google provides support for Calvin students using Gmail and Google apps. If you have questions about using any of the Google products you should contact Google. There are many places within your Google account for getting help with the many features of Google apps. - When I graduate or if I decide not to come back to Calvin will I still have access to my Google documents?
No. Once you graduate you continue to have access to your Calvin accounts including Google until Oct. 1 following your graduation. If you decide not to come back to Calvin your Calvin accounts including Google are terminated after the end of your last semester. In either case you should move your documents to another storage location. - If there are major changes to the applications offered by Google, how will I know?
CIT uses Student News to announce any major changes to the applications offered by Google. - Will faculty be using Gmail and Google apps?
CIT supports GroupWise e-mail and Microsoft Office products for office productivity tools; Word, Excel and PowerPoint. That is not changing. Most professors will expect any documents turned in to be in a Microsoft Office format. Google apps allows you to save your documents in Office format so that won't be a problem. You should check with your professor if you have any questions.
