Information for New Students at Simpson

Recommendations for students who would like to bring their own computer.

Simpson College's campus-wide computer network connects all classrooms, labs, offices and student residences to shared file servers and to the Internet at 100 megabytes. Many students bring their own computers to campus and have continual access to e-mail, the Web and much more.

Configuring your computer for Simpson's network

For information on how to connect to Simpson's network, please visit our network access site.  Two important things to remember.  You must have a current and up to date anti-virus program or you can install the anti-virus software, Kaspersky, that Simpson provides free of charge.  You also need to have all your critical updates installed.   

Computer lab information

There are over 35 computer labs on campus with over 360 computers. Students can use standard Office Suite applications or special, discipline-specific software.

Technology workshops

If you are a new first-year student or transfer student, please attend your assigned workshop during summer orientation. In addition to introducing new students to the available technology on campus, each student will change their StormFront password, and provide their cell phone number for emergency notification by Simpson's SAFE system.

StormFront

StormFront is a program that allows students to check their grades, course offerings and class schedules online. StormFront also allows students to check their academic progress. 

Telephone services

Students do have access to one land line in their individual housing unit.  Voicemail is available as well upon request.  Read instructions on how to access voicemail, telephone service forms and telephone relocation forms.

Cable TV

Basic cable is provided to each room in the residence halls. Students will need to bring their own coaxial patch cable to connect. Be sure you know how to make your TV cable-ready. For an additional fee, premium channels are available through Mediacom; call 515-246-1555 to order. Click here to view all channels available. Be sure to give Mediacom your physical street address (example:  703 North E Street instead of ATO Fraternity).