Welcome to RRU!
Congratulations on embarking on this exciting journey of learning! As you step into this new chapter of your academic life, remember that every lesson, every challenge, and every triumph will contribute to your growth. Embrace curiosity and let it fuel your quest for knowledge. There will be moments of uncertainty, but they are opportunities to learn and improve. Believe in your abilities, stay determined, and always keep your goals in sight. Your dedication and hard work will pave the way for success. Enjoy the process, stay resilient, and know that you are capable of achieving great things!
You may be feeling overwhelmed 🛑 because you need to start learning new systems, new usernames and new passwords.
This page is designed to help you navigate the various IT systems and resources of RRU.
We are the Computer Services team and we are here to help you succeed in your studies.
After going through this page, if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Computer Services using the information at the bottom of this page.
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Your Academic Account (must read!)
As a student in a credit program, you have one Academic Account that you’ll use to access resources during your studies. You received a notice to set up a password and activate this account when it was created for you, which may have been early in your application process or quite near the end, when you accepted a seat.
Depending on which resource you’re using, you may be required to enter your Academic Account in one of two formats. No matter which format you use, the password you set up when you activated your account must be used.
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Your first initial + (maybe a number) + your last name + @royalroads.ca like: dbrown@royalroads.ca or d1brown@royalroads.ca This is NOT used as an email address at RRU (technically called a User Principle Name (UPN), this is the long form of your Academic Account) |
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Your first initial + (maybe a number) + your last name like: dbrown or d1brown (technically called a Security Accounts Manager (SAM), this is the short form of your Academic Account) |
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How will I know which format to use?
Look for prompts on the login screen that tell you which format to use.
However, a simple rule is: if the site is a Microsoft managed site with a login that looks like this, you should use the long format (i.e. d1brown@royalroads.ca).
All others use the short format (like d1brown) unless otherwise directed.
What is my passphrase?
As mentioned above, you set up a passphrase when you activated your Academic Account.
If you cannot remember your passphrase is, you can reset your passphrase on our web site here.
You MUST know your username (short form) and your student ID number. If you don't know your student ID number, you will need to contact the registrar's office at 1-800-788-8028 x4862. The student number is also on all receipts your received from Royal Roads.
Email address (must read!)
When you accepted a seat in a credit program, you received a notice that an RRU email address was created for you. With few exceptions, you rarely use your email address to log in to RRU resources.
Email addresses at RRU are in the format: preferred-name.last-name@royalroads.ca and may contain a number, like “douglas.1brown@royalroads.ca”.
This looks similar to your Academic Account except that your name is spelled out. Many people confuse these two.
All RRU official correspondence is sent to your RRU email account. There are a few ways to access your RRU email account. (a couple methods require a mobile device)
Email forwarding (default) - All RRU email is forwarded directly to your personal email account. There is no copy anywhere else so there is no need to access your RRU webmail. You can manage your forwarding on the MyAdmin site. If you want to turn forwarding off, please make sure you can log into Webmail first (addressed below).
Mobile device - You can setup your email account on a mobile device using the default mail application or using your own email software. You can find instructions to setup this account here. (Forwarding must be turned off to get email on your mobile device)
Webmail access - In order to access this webmail account you must first setup MFA. Once you have MFA setup, you can now log into RRU Webmail. Remember: There will be no email in your email account as long as forwarding is on
Please note that the max file size your RRU email account can send/receive is 20mb uncompressed regardless of you access your email. Also note that PDF/JPG/ZIP documents are compressed so anything over 12-15mb (total) of these file types will probably be too big.
Additional Resources
Printing on campus
When on campus, you can print from any RRU computer to any RRU printer. (You cannot print from a personal laptop)
To Print:
Log in to any RRU computer with your short format of your Academic Account (d1brown) and password
A printer should be setup by default. (The printer name is the physical location of the printer). If you do not see an printer, you can install with these instructions. Or you can contact Computer Services at the phone number listed below
You have $1 on your account by default. Your print balance will appear in your Papercut window. Cost of printing and how to add funds can be found here.
Photocopying and scan-to-email while on campus
To use the printer to photocopy or scan-to-email, you must log into the Printer
On the LCD display on the copier, enter your student ID number and your PIN
If you do not have a PIN, click on the button that says No PIN
You'll be asked to enter your PIN once and then again to confirm. Use something you'll remember easily and please do not use your bank PIN or anything else that valuable.
Now, you're set up. Click Log in to access the copier, scan or fax features.
