Welcome to Olivet!

We’ve prepared this guide to help you get started with the essential technology resources you’ll need for work. Follow the steps and links below to set up your account and explore the tools available to you.

1. Getting Started with Your Olivet Account

1. Set Up Your Olivet Account – Activate your credentials and password.
2. Set Up Your Olivet Mobile ID – Add your campus ID to your phone for building access.
3. Access Your Olivet Email – Sign in to your employee inbox.
4. Connect to ONU Wi-Fi – Get your laptop and mobile devices on the campus network.
5. Submitting Time via Self-Service – Learn how to log and submit your hours.

2. Portals, Storage & Software

• My Olivet Portal (my.olivet.edu) – Your main hub for campus announcements and resources.
• Self-Service – Employee-specific information, including payroll, tax forms, and timecards.
• University-Approved Storage Solutions – Where to safely store and share work files.
• Microsoft 365 Suite – Free to download on up to 5 work or personal devices.
• Adobe Creative Cloud – Free to download on up to 2 work or personal devices.

3. Printing & Remote Access

• Campus Printing – How to connect to department printers.
• Employee Off-Campus Access (VPN) – Required for accessing internal network drives and resources from home.

4. Additional Resources

• IT Help Desk Website – Submit tickets and browse self-help articles.
• IT Security – Best practices for keeping your account and university data safe.
• Spouse ID Cards & Campus Access – How to request an ID card for your spouse.