Welcome to Baylor!

At Baylor, you will discover resources to support and enhance your learning experience. Below are a collection of apps and other platforms provided for your success! To keep up with the latest from the Baylor Libraries and Information Technology Services, be sure to follow:

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Your Bear ID

You have already been using your Bear ID, which consists of your first and last name, a number, and an underscore or two (e.g., Betty_Baylor2). This Bear ID and password are the keys to your Baylor email account and nearly all campus electronic resources.

If you have not already activated your Bear ID and set your password, do the following:

1. Visit this link to claim your Bear ID.
2. Enter the authorization code you received in an email from Baylor.
3. Next, choose four security questions, answers to those questions, and a password to secure your account. Carefully follow the directions regarding choosing an appropriate password, and enter your password twice. (NOTE: The password you choose will be case-sensitive.)

Visit this link to reset your BearID password.

Your Baylor ID Number

Your Baylor ID Number is a 9-digit number used for internal identification purposes. This number is printed on your Baylor ID card and discoverable by clicking "Get Info" or the "Info" icon on the Baylor Digital ID in your Apple or Google Wallet. If you are an online student or do not have a Baylor ID Card, you can click this link to view your Baylor ID Number.

BearWeb

BearWeb is a self-service portal where you can register for classes, view financial aid summaries, view grades and transcripts, and access other personal information. Log in to BearWeb here. 

HelpDesk+

Located on the main floor of Moody Memorial Library, HelpDesk+ provides in-person technical support along with the ability to check out laptops, adapters, memory cards, and more.

"Day One" Resources

Use your Bear ID and password to add your devices to the AirBear campus wireless network (AIRBEAR WPA2) when you arrive on campus. AirBear is available in all campus buildings (including residential facilities) and in many outdoor areas across the Baylor campus.
Learn More about AirBear

You are already familiar with Duo two-factor authentication, but be sure to download the free Duo Mobile app for the fastest way to access many of Baylor's online resources. Protip: Add a second device to your Duo account just in case something happens to your phone. 
Learn More about Duo Mobile Push

Baylor provides a license to all students for Microsoft 365 to empower your education including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote, Teams, and more. Use your Baylor email address and password to use these apps on up to five different devices. 
Learn More about Microsoft 365

Set up the Microsoft Outlook app on all of your devices and be sure to check your Baylor email account throughout the day. You can even check your messages using Microsoft Outlook on any web browser. Messages from your professors, classmates, and campus offices will be sent to this "official" address.
Learn More about Microsoft Outlook

Canvas is the place where you will engage with your professors, colleagues, course assignments, and more. As the fall approaches, get on Canvas with your Bear ID, password, and Duo two-factor authentication. Explore the courses that appear (some faculty do not publish their courses early) and see the resources your professors have made available to get ready for the first day of class!
Learn More about Canvas

Use Box to collaborate with others on course projects and share all types of files. Box provides a cloud-based platform accessible on the web or through the Box app to interact with your files. Create your account using your Bear ID and password and learn how to use this powerful resource. 
Learn More about Box

PawPrints is Baylor's campus-wide printing network. As you walk the campus, you will see printers with this PawPrints logo. You can print from your device to any of these printers. Install the drivers to your device and the mobile app and you will be ready to go! 
Learn More about PawPrints

Baylor makes Zoom available to all students for video and team collaboration. Zoom can be used through the app or on the web to create, schedule or join small or large group meetings. Once you authenticate to Baylor's instance of Zoom, you are ready to leverage all of its rich features. 
Learn More about Zoom

Adobe Creative Cloud is available to students on all general access computers on Baylor's campus. Creative Cloud includes essential Adobe products such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more. Short-term licenses for personal machines are available from HelpDesk+  for the purposes of creative assignments, university business, or, in some cases, personal projects.
Learn more about Adobe Creative Cloud

LinkedIn Learning provides everyone in the Baylor community access to courses on everything from figure drawing to Excel to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to coding and much more! Visit learning.linkedin.com, click the "Sign In" button, and log in using your full Baylor email address, password, and Duo two-factor authentication. Then, enjoy your extended journey into learning!

To learn about additional software licensed by Baylor, visit the Software Dashboard.

Baylor & AI

Over the past few years, AI-based platforms have generated another technological revolution. Many of the "Day One" resources above are enhanced with AI. BoxAI allows you to analyze information in the files you engage with in the secure Box cloud. Microsoft Copilot Chat brings the power of ChatGPT into the Microsoft 365 productivity environment to use as a helpful resource. Adobe Creative Cloud has Firefly generative AI resources woven through the platform to empower your creativity. And more tools and resources arrive on the scene every day. Visit its.web.baylor.edu/ai to learn more about Baylor's approach to AI and additional resources and tools.

Digital Tools for Student Success

Come to the Digital Tools for Student Success interest session on the first day of New Student Orientation. If you miss the session or need a refresher, use the following links to learn important tips and leverage technology as a new Baylor student!

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