Student computing

Your Student ID and Flinders Authentication Name (FAN) will give you access to a range of information and activities while you’re at Flinders.

Your Student ID is unique to you. Your Student ID is used to get a Student ID card, borrow library books, submit assignments and more.

Like your Student ID, your FAN is unique to you and can be considered your Flinders username. Your FAN and password give you access to IT services, like email and Flinders WiFi.

The Flinders dashboard (Okta) is your personalised single point of access to a range of services and systems at Flinders. Accessing the systems from your dashboard means you don't have to log in to each system separately, the dashboard will do this for you. You can also add non-university applications (such as Facebook) to your dashboard.

You can access your Flinders dashboard via okta.flinders.edu.au, via the 'Quick links' on the Flinders website, or by downloading the Okta mobile app to your mobile device.

As soon as you activate your Flinders account, you will have access to a number of applications. You can find out more about the different applications by visiting about Flinders dashboard (Okta) or visiting the 'About Okta' icon on your Flinders dashboard.

One of the benefits of the Flinders dashboard is the self-service password recovery feature. Make sure you enable this feature by providing the relevant details in your account settings.

As part of your studies, you will need a computer and a reliable internet connection. Topics may include audio and video content as part of the course materials. You may also be required to submit videos for assessment and participate in online activities. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the requirements for each topic, including appropriate internet access and data allowance.

The following requirements are applicable to access Flinders Learning Online (FLO), Flinders online learning platform. Some topics may use specific software and have other technology requirements. Please check your individual topic information and the Statement of Assessment Method (SAM) for specific topic related IT requirements.

 Minimum Requirements - Hardware

 Minimum requirements - Operating System

Recommended browsers - Minimum version

We recommend you keep your browser as up to date as possible. The below browsers are recommended to be able to use the features and functions in FLO and the Student System. Other systems may require you to use a different browser.

Libraries

Computers are located on all floors of all the Flinders University Library branches: Central, Law, Medical and Sturt. Availability will vary according to student demand and library classes. Printers are also available (costs may apply).

To look up free computers go to Library computer search.

Sturt Library - Room S311 is open 24 hours, 7 days (card access required).

Computer labs:

• Education building rooms - 3.05 (Kiosk) and 3.16
• Humanities building rooms 1.30, 1.31
• IS&T building rooms 201, 204, 205, 301, 304, 306 and 307
• Law building room 1.15
• Law/Commerce building rooms 113, 114
• Social Sciences South room 010
• Social Sciences North rooms 106, 107, 110 (shared PG room), 221
• Tonsley building room 1

Medical Center computer lab - Room: 5E205 is open 24 hours, 7 days (after hours access, students need have an FMC ID badge).

CML Labs - Physical Science Building rooms 2010, 2020, 2030

UniCard Copy Shop manages all for Flinders' student printing and copying services. Visit UniCards for details about:

• Printing from a mobile device
• Adding credit to your Student ID card
• Locating printers and copiers
• Self-service prices
• Copy Shop services
• FAQ's and the userguide
• Contact details

Flinders on campus computers are available for students to use with the standard University software applications provided.

Applications include:

• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• EndNote
• Microsoft Office
• Matlab
• NVivo
• SPSS and Amos

 For location details go to Computers on campus web page.

Some Flinders software licenses allow students to download and use software on your personal devices. ‘Home Use Licenses’ are available to all currently enrolled students, and includes:

• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft Imagine
• EndNote
• Nvivo
• Matlab
• Mathematica
• Antivirus Software
• SICStus
• ChemDraw Prime
• SOSS and Amos (‘home use license’ only available for Post Graduate students)