Get Connected

OIT supports WIFI across campus. See instructions for getting connected to Eduroam or UA-Guest.

Need tech help?

Reach out to the IT Service Desk. Call us, email us, or book an appointment to meet with us.

Download Software

OIT offers (free) software including Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud and Box cloud storage.

denny chimesOIT works to provide innovative and reliable technology services to The University of Alabama.

It is our mission to advance research, teaching, learning and operations at The University of Alabama by providing exceptional technology services and support to students, faculty and staff.

We value reliability, service, collaboration, change, respect, innovation, positivity and improvement.

Learn more about OIT and review the OIT Strategic Plan.

OIT Strategic Plan

Tech resources available to all members of the UA community.

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Students

WIFI, software and cybersecurity tools are just a few of the services OIT provides to UA students. 
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Faculty/Staff

OIT provides O365 email accounts, software downloads and VPN access for UA faculty and staff.
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Research

We support a high-performance computing environment for researchers. Get started with UAHPC. 
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IT Community

OIT works with IT professionals across campus to provide IT services. Join our community group.

Review all of our services in the OIT Service Catalog.

Application Support Services

Support for critical applications that power The University of Alabama.

Audio Visual Solutions

Installation, support and maintenance for audio/visual technologies.

Custom Development

Innovative solutions and integrations for campus customers.

Cybersecurity Resources

Working to protect the sensitive information of UA students, faculty and staff.

Database Admin Services

Building, supporting, managing and maintaining critical IT services.

Email & Collaboration

Connecting UA students, faculty and staff through Microsoft O365 tools.

GIS Services

OIT offers Geographic Information System technology to capture, store and display data based off location.

Help & User Services

Looking for tech help? Contact the UA IT Service Desk. We’re available and ready to help you.

Hosting Services

OIT’s managed data center provides data storage essentials.

Instructional Technology

Support for Blackboard, Panopto, Zoom and more.

Internet & Networking

Get connected to UA’s wireless internet network.

Project Management

Keeping IT projects running on time, meeting specifications + customer expectations.

Reporting Tools

Providing tools to report achievements and reach new goals.

Research Computing

Advancing research and supporting a core pillar of the UA Strategic Plan.

Technology Accessibility

Ensuring an accessible technology experience for all.

Telecommunication

Supporting VoIP phones, voicemail and internet hotspots.