Technology Support
A variety of computer and media learning services are available to students via the Information Technology Help Desk located on the first floor of Shilling Hall, Room 106. Included among these services are advice related to acquiring a personal computer, connecting your personal computer to the Millikin wireless network, downloading Office 365 on your personal devices, obtaining assistance with your Millikin username and password, accessing resources in the general access computer labs, and using computer and media projection equipment. For current and up-to-date information on these services and others that become available during the academic year, be sure to visit the Information Technology web page.
Shilling Hall Room 106
Technicians are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Media Services
Media Services is responsible for maintaining classroom technology, assisting with Media needs for events around campus, and managing equipment check-out requests. Students may check out a variety of media equipment for use to complete classroom work or for group or organization events. Equipment available for checkout includes projectors, portable sound systems, Rocker Boxes and various related accessories. Equipment requests can be sent to media@millikin.edu. Organizations or organization representatives need to have the organization’s sponsor send an email to media@millikin.edu confirming the request for equipment. All equipment is checked out from the Help Desk.
Media Services Equipment Checkout Request
Purchasing a New Computer?
If you are considering the purchase of a new computer, below is a list of suggested specifications:
| Windows | Apple |
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O.S. Version: Windows 11 C.P.U.: Intel Core i5 or i7 - 12th Gen or Newer Memory: 16 GB RAM Storage: 512 GB SSD
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O.S. Version: macOS 14 C.P.U.: Apple M1 or Newer Memory: 16 GB RAM Storage: 512 GB SSD
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Please Note:
- Contact your academic advisor or faculty member to determine if there are department or course-specific requirements.
- We do not recommend using Google ChromeOS / Chromebooks at Millikin University due to software incompatibilities and poor internet connectivity performance on the campus network.