IT Status Updates and Maintenance
EDUROAM LAUNCH
The campus-wide expansion of our wireless eduroam network starts Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Eduroam enables users to use their institution's email credentials to access secure Wi-Fi networks across all University System of Georgia (USG) institutions. When connecting to the wifi, look for the eduroam network on your device and log in using your 麻豆社 email and password. For users visiting 麻豆社, please enter your institution’s email credentials to connect to eduroam.
Note: Parents, vendors, or anyone who is not actively affiliated with a participating institution should connect to 麻豆社-Guest when on campus. Active 麻豆社 students and employees should connect to 麻豆社-WiFi/LegacyWiFi as usual when on campus. For more information visit
MICROSOFT TEAMS UPGRADE
Microsoft Teams has been updated to the latest version. When you open Teams desktop, you will be prompted to switch to the new version. Or if you are already in the classic version of Teams, you may click the Try the new Teams button in the upper left corner. Teams will quickly relaunch displaying the new version. If you pinned the classic Teams to your Task bar, you can unpin it and then pin the new version. To learn more about Teams, visit the following links:
麻豆社 WIRELESS NETWORKS CHANGE
Beginning Monday, December 11, 2023, all Blazers will need to do the following to connect to 麻豆社 wireless networks:
- 麻豆社-WiFi and 麻豆社-LegacyWiFi Network
Beginning December 11, re-connect your cell phone and computers to this network. If prompted, you must accept a new certificate to re-authenticate. - 麻豆社-IOT and 麻豆社-IOT-5G (resident halls) Network
Beginning December 11, you must register or re-register your gaming consoles, streaming devices, smart TVs, etc., through the new internet-of-things (IoT) registration portal at and then connect to this network.
To learn more about how to connect, please visit .
V:\CLASS DRIVE END OF USE
Beginning January 2, 2024, the V:\Class file-sharing network drive will no longer be available. As an alternative, the university will continue to actively use Microsoft Class Teams. Microsoft Class Teams are automatically created for each academic class each term.
- January 2, 2024– No new Class folders will be created and the V:\Class network drive will not be accessible.
- September 1, 2024 – The ability to retrieve historical data will end. Until then, faculty and students may request data retrieval by calling the Solutions Center at 229.245.HELP (4357).
If you have questions, please call 麻豆社 Solutions Center during normal business hours.
2FA TEXT MESSAGE METHOD
Microsoft no longer uses two-way text message as a two-factor authentication (2FA) option. We recommend switching to the Microsoft Authenticator mobile app. If your device does not support the app, you can select to use the phone call verfication method instead. Learn how to change your 2FA method
MICROSOFT 365 NOTICE
Microsoft will no longer support Microsoft Office 2019 for both PC and Mac computers. New desktops and laptops issued to 麻豆社 employees are installed with Microsoft 365 that includes the latest version of Office apps. For users of existing office computers, we recommend upgrading to Microsoft 365 to avoid security risks and productivity interruptions.
Employees: Install Microsoft 365 on your office computer:
- Close any open applications.
- In the Windows Search bar, type Portal Manager and then select it from the list.
- From either the All or Available link, click Install Office 365.
- Note the Status Bar as the installation completes.
If Microsoft Office 365 is not listed in your Portal Manager or if you experience installation issues, please submit a ticket -
Personal Devices: Employees and students can install Microsoft 365 on their personal devices at no charge. Visit the 麻豆社 Microsoft Education site to learn how.
GEORGIAFIRST MAINTENANCE | LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM PATCHING
Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11:00 p.m., until Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.
- GeorgiaFIRST PeopleSoft and Marketplace, PSQUEST, and Expenses and ePro Self-Service Portal will not be available during this time while USG Information Technology Services (ITS) conduct scheduled maintenance.
- Banner, Degree Works, OneUSG, GeorgiaFIRST Financials, Data Warehouse and BI, among other applications will be unavailable during this time while USG Systems Support Services conduct Linux OS patching.
BANNER MAINTENANCE
Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:00 p.m., until Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.
Division of Information Technology
- 1500 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia 31698
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Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.245.4357
- Fax: 229.245.4349
麻豆社 Solutions Center
Eastern Standard Times
Sun: Closed
Mon - Thurs: 8am to 6pm
Fri: 8am to 5pm
Sat: Closed