The Information Technology IT Department provides reliable, up-to-date, effective, secure, and integrated technology solutions and information services to empower students, faculty and staff to meet their goals in support of the mission of the university.

If you are having difficulties accessing Regent systems Genisys, Blackboard, Email, etc. Office Hours M-F: 8 a. Calling Hours. Duo Security is a company that provides a cloud-based software service that utilizes two-factor authentication to ensure secure access to services and data. Learn more by clicking here. Two-factor authentication provides a second layer of security to any type of login, requiring extra information or a physical device to log in, in addition to your password.

By requiring two different channels of authentication, we can protect user logins from remote attacks that may exploit stolen usernames and passwords. Something you have: A smartphone with an app to approve authentication requests. Something you are: Biometrics — like your fingerprint or a retina scan. Login credentials are more valuable than ever and are increasingly easy to compromise.

Two-factor authentication enhances the security of your account by using a secondary device to verify your identity. This prevents anyone but you from accessing your account, even if they know your password.

When logging in to a Regent University web application that is protected by Duo, you will still enter your username and password.

After inputting your login information, Duo requires you to complete a method of second-factor authentication when working remotely. Duo does not replace or require you to change your username and password. Think of Duo as a layer of security added to your pre-existing login method.

Log in using your username and password through the Regent Login Portal. The DUO service will use your chosen authentication method a prompt within the mobile App, a text or phone call, or a rotating code to ensure that the person logging in is really you.

Alternately, once enforcement begins you will directed to a page like this if you have not yet enrolled when logging on to a protected Regent University page:. During setup you will need to select a device which will be your primary method of authentication by the system. You will be prompted to enter the mobile number for the device, then to indicate what type of device it is:. You will next be prompted to install Duo Mobile for your mobile operating system:.

Alternately you can click the option to have an activation link emailed to you and click that link from your mobile device. Your device is now enrolled, and you will be presented with the default login prompt as shown above. When using Duo Mobile, you have the option of authenticating by Push notification or by passcode. Depending on your notification settings, the pop-up could be suppressed, in which case you can open the Duo Mobile app after selecting this option.

Take the time to note the location, time and username shown before approving the login to make sure they are as expected. If there are any discrepancies this could be an unauthorized attempt to gain access to your account and you could click DENY.

See FAQ for more info. If the first code shown does not work it may have already expired. Accessing Office is simple and provides you with Office for PC, Mac and a number of mobile platforms. Click here for more information. Now licensed for version 27 and available off-campus for install. For more information, please click here.

Now available for off-campus install. MyRegent is your portal into many of the systems and services available to you at Regent University. We recommend using the MyRegent Portal for integrated access to all of your online Regent resources. You can log in to the MyRegent Portal at my. Upon acceptance to Regent University and processing of the enrollment deposit, you will receive an email to your personal email address with instructions on how to initialize your MyRegent account.

Your MyRegent account username will be created using portions of your first and last name. The MyRegent account username is also used to create your Student Mail by Google account in the form of myregentusername mail. Once your MyRegent account password is created, you may login to the MyRegent portal at my. Your MyRegent account password is automatically synchronized to be the same as your Student Mail by Google account password.

Regent University recommends changing your MyRegent account password at least every days by going to www. Its primary purpose is to notify Regent faculty, staff and on campus students in the event of an emergency on or near campus, such as a man-made or natural disaster. Blackboard breathes life into educational content, brings efficiency to day-to-day tasks, empowers users with tools to engage in learning, and promotes collaboration and streamlines processes.

To view the status of your financial aid application or to accept financial aid awards, proceed to the Genisys login page. Once you are logged in to portal, click the Genisys link at the very top of the page. If you are a recently accepted student , your MyRegent ID and instructions for setting your password will be sent to you via email once the enrollment deposit requirement has been met.

Without logging in , you may view course descriptions and view the course schedule. If further assistance is required, please contact the Regent University Help Desk at helpdesk regent. Degree Works is an online tool to help students and their advisors track degree progress, prepare for registration, and plan for graduation. It allows students to view their grades and GPA, estimate how long it will take them to graduate, and what courses count or do not count toward their majors.

The Information Technology Department has developed recommended configurations for desktop and laptop computers as a guide for students purchasing computers to use while enrolled at Regent University. The general rule of thumb when purchasing a new computer is to purchase the most powerful computer you can afford.

Buying a powerful computer faster processor, more memory, larger hard drive will help to ensure that your computer will meet your academic needs for many years to come. Use the Recommended Configurations above as a guide. Students should examine their computing needs and habits to determine whether a desktop or laptop best suits their needs. Laptops provide students with the flexibility of using the computer almost anywhere. Desktop computers offer more for the money, and are usually easier to upgrade.

The Information Technology Department does not provide support for the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer hardware, or the installation and configuration of computer software including the operating system for personally owned computers. It is important that you purchase a computer from a vendor that can provide these services for you.

For hardware, it is recommended that a three-year, on-site warranty be purchased with your new computer. For laptop purchases, Regent University highly recommends purchasing a warranty that includes accident damage coverage. For example, Dell offers Accidental Damage Services as an option when customizing your laptop order. While Regent University does not endorse any specific manufacturer or vendor, please view our current Special Offers to see vendors that offer academic discounts to Regent University students, staff, and faculty.

Computers can slow down overtime and be attacked by malicious software such as virus and malware programs. Regent University recommends certain software to help keep your computer running safely and smoothly. Below are two free Anti-Virus programs that Regent University recommends to clean and protect your computer. Regent University computer labs and most academic departments are Windows-based. If you have a Mac or are considering purchasing one, you may want to check with your school to see if there are specific compatibility issues.

However, most students should have no difficulty using a Mac computer if they have a recent version of Mac OS version Use the links provided to buy books and software at discounted prices and obtain special discounts from Apple, Dell or HP.

When purchasing a new computer please look at our Computer Recommendations to ensure that you get a computer is compatible with Regent systems. These are the only authorized wireless networks supplied by Regent University. Passwords are not required. Internet access for the Regent Village is provided by Cox Communications. Contact the Regent Village for more information.

There are four computer labs on campus for student and staff use. Printing is available in the labs for 5 cents per page. Your Google account is the official student mail account of the University. All official Regent University electronic correspondence will be sent to your Regent provided Google mail account.

Google G Suite accounts offer a wide array of features, including mail, calendar, unlimited Google Drive free cloud based storage and Google Hangouts text, voice, and video messaging service. These features are available through the MyRegent Portal at my. Your Regent G Suite password is automatically synchronized to be the same as your MyRegent account password.

To change your password, please visit www. Google supports multiple logins so that you can login to your Regent G Suite account and your personal Google account simultaneously. For specific instructions, please see the Google Account Help site on this topic. Google and Regent University take security seriously and protecting your data is important. Please see Google for Education Privacy and Security for more information.

When you sign into your Regent G Suite account, you will be presented with information on the privacy and security of your new account. In that statement, it mentions the domain administrator as having access to your account information.

Regent University does not access Regent G Suite student data unless the student has requested help with their G Suite account or the university is under subpoena to supply such information.

If you have specific questions about the privacy or security of your account, here are some additional resources provided by Google. Do not make an email longer than it needs to be.

Remember that reading an email is harder than reading printed communications and a long email can be very discouraging to read.

An email reply must answer all questions, and pre-empt further questions. Moreover, if you are able to pre-empt relevant questions, your recipient will be grateful and impressed with your efficient and thoughtful customer service.

 
 

 

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Acrobat Pro is the latest version of Acrobat subscription software. It’s the most mobile, productive, and collaborative PDF solution Adobe offers. Acrobat Pro includes Acrobat desktop software, the Acrobat Reader mobile app enhanced with premium mobile features, and premium Adobe Acrobat online services to keep you connected and productive wherever you work, on any device.

See the Acrobat version comparison for more detail about how Acrobat Pro differs from previous versions. Adobe Acrobat includes desktop products, free mobile apps, and online services available through the Adobe Cloud. See the Acrobat product comparison to discover the best way to buy Adobe Acrobat. New and enhanced features are typically released on a quarterly basis.

To see what’s been added over time, read the Acrobat New Features summary. Yes, many Acrobat tools and utilities are available to streamline enterprise deployments and help control IT costs.

To learn more, visit the IT resources page. Yes, Adobe is partnered with the leading enterprise mobility management EMM platforms to enable enterprises to securely manage and distribute Adobe Acrobat mobile apps. For information and tutorials about how to use the new features and functionality in Acrobat, visit Acrobat Learn and Support.

Activation is a required process by which Adobe validates that your software is genuine and being used as allowed by your product license agreement. Activation also helps confirm that the software you bought is not counterfeit.

Acrobat products automatically attempt to activate over the Internet. During activation, no personal information is transmitted. Each single-user license grants rights for Acrobat to be installed on two computers at any given time. See the Adobe software activation page for more information. If your organization has computers that cannot be online for activation, IT administrators can set an offline exception using Adobe Customization wizard.

Learn more about IT resources. See the Acrobat technical specifications page for information. See the Adobe Acrobat online Language Tiers page for information.

With Acrobat online services, you can perform essential PDF tasks using a web browser or mobile device:. Acrobat Pro desktop software can be used by itself, without taking advantage of Adobe Acrobat online services.

Sending a document for e-signature with Acrobat Sign and sharing PDFs with others requires an online connection. Acrobat desktop software doesn’t run in the cloud — it is locally installed software running on your desktop.

It can connect to Acrobat online services to provide a richer array of features and capabilities. However, if your company prohibits software that connects to the cloud, talk to your IT administrator. Acrobat settings can be customized to remove access to the Cloud services.

At Adobe, the security of your digital experiences is our priority. Industry-standard security practices are deeply ingrained into our internal culture, software development, as well as service operations processes. Whether related to identity management, data confidentiality, or document integrity, Adobe Cloud employs industry-standard security practices to protect your documents, data, and personal information.

For additional information about our security practices, the Adobe Secure Product Lifecycle, or Adobe Cloud solution security, please see www. Learn more about the Acrobat Reader mobile app. The Adobe Acrobat Sign mobile app – is a free app that works as a mobile companion to Acrobat Sign, which is included in Acrobat Standard, Acrobat Pro, and Adobe Acrobat for enterprise subscription plans. Acrobat Sign lets you conduct complete business transactions on the go. With it, you can send, sign, track, and manage signed documents from your iOS or Android device.

Acrobat Sign works independently of the Acrobat Reader mobile app. Adobe Scan is a free app that creates high-quality PDFs from papers and whiteboards with automatic text recognition. Powered by artificial intelligence in Adobe Sensei, Adobe Scan automatically enhances your scans, corrects perspective errors, detects boundaries, and automates workflows to help you get more done on the go.

Adobe is committed to helping enterprise customers meet the demand for mobile business productivity solutions while safeguarding enterprise security and compliance.

Acrobat Reader also supports the AppConfig platform. And working on an iPad and Android tablets, you can also edit text and images in a PDF and organize pages.

Acrobat is offered as a subscription purchase. You can buy Acrobat Pro or Acrobat Standard through an annual or month-to-month subscription plan. It includes Acrobat Pro or Standard for your desktop, plus Adobe Acrobat mobile apps and online services.

Select a store to order Acrobat products or contact an Adobe Authorized Reseller. To purchase Acrobat for your organization, learn more about Acrobat volume licensing. Subscription plans make Acrobat more affordable than ever, while also giving you access to premium Adobe Acrobat online services.

See the Acrobat product comparison to review subscription and one-time purchase options. You can also view the Acrobat version comparison to understand how Acrobat differs from previous versions. Yes, the trial version includes the latest desktop version of Acrobat Pro for both Mac and Windows, plus Adobe Acrobat online services that help you take advantage of advanced mobile and online features. You can convert documents into PDFs and export them as editable Microsoft Office files from your desktop, mobile device, or browser.

Edit text and images on an iPad or Android tablet device and fill, sign, and send forms with smart auto-fill. Plus, you can share PDFs for review, get signatures from others, and track and manage responses from your desktop, mobile device, or online.

Read the trial FAQ. Acrobat Sign inside Acrobat allows you to get signatures from others, track responses, and archive signed documents. Yes, Adobe provides a variety of Acrobat software purchasing options to meet customer requirements. The Acrobat family of products is available via a perpetual software desktop only license that is sold through volume licensing programs such as the Transactional Licensing Program , Cumulative Licensing Program , as well as through retail and e-tail stores via product key cards and digital delivery.

Adobe Acrobat enterprise plans also let you add form data collection and e-sign services to your business applications through turn-key integrations, APIs, and professional services. Acrobat no longer offers an option to embed Flash-compatible videos in PDF files.

This affects the creation of new PDFs only. Acrobat and Acrobat Reader will continue to support viewing of PDFs that include Flash content if the file was created with prior versions. For more information, see Flash Player end-of-life. Acrobat runs as a bit application. For more information, see Acrobat system requirements.

In Acrobat, Adobe extends the functionality of Protected View beyond blocking write-based attacks that attempt to execute malicious code on your computer system using the PDF file format to read-based attacks that attempt to steal your sensitive data or intellectual property via PDF files.

Protected View assumes all PDF files are potentially malicious and confines processing to the sandbox unless you specifically indicate that a file is trusted. From SharePoint, you can:. You can also automate processes by hosting shared document reviews or data collection for PDF forms on Office or your SharePoint server.

Yes, Acrobat works with both and bit versions of Microsoft Windows 7, 8, and It also works with Windows Server , , R2, and Acrobat Pro is available through Adobe Creative Cloud , which provides access to the latest versions of Creative applications on a membership basis. Explore Creative Cloud plans. Acrobat is a completely reimagined solution with a stunningly simpler user experience that works consistently across desktop, mobile, and the web — including touch-enabled devices.

The product features in Acrobat Pro in Creative Cloud are identical to the features included in Acrobat Pro when purchased separately on a subscription plan. Many Creative Cloud plans include Acrobat Pro desktop software, plus the corresponding set of Adobe Acrobat online services.

Acrobat trial software lets you take advantage of all the powerful features built into desktop software for Windows or Mac. Although Adobe Acrobat online services are not included automatically, you can try free services by downloading the Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app from Google Play or the iTunes App Store — and signing up for free Adobe Acrobat online services.

If your organization works with a lot of Creative Cloud products, Packager lets you download, deploy, and license Acrobat together with Creative Cloud apps. The customization Wizard can then be used for application-level customization, including suppressing upsell messaging, configuring PDF printer settings, and turning off access to services. Learn more about Customization Wizard. Adobe actively supports Acrobat perpetual license and Acrobat subscription license.

Learn more about Supported Product Versions. Registered owners of the current version of Acrobat are eligible to receive person-to-person support on issues related to installation and products, with affordable per-incident support prices.

Visit the Acrobat Help page for additional support information, including worldwide telephone support numbers, Knowledgebase articles, and tutorials — available free of charge.

The Acrobat Help page also provides detailed information on common Acrobat issues. By default, Acrobat is set to update your software automatically. If you have a perpetual one-time license, you will get bug fixes and security updates throughout the supported lifecycle of the product. For organizations that prefer to manage their updates on their own schedule, Acrobat also provides flexible tools for IT administrators. Typical installations, purchased via subscription, use the continuous track, which updates silently and frequently in order to stay current with new features, security and platform enhancements, and bug fixes.

The continuous track is the only track that enables access to all paid Adobe Acrobat online services, including support for the Adobe Acrobat Sign and Share tools. If desired, IT administrators can turn off automatic updates in order to test a new version before rolling it out to employees. Only the latest version is available for download. Acrobat purchased as a one-time perpetual license employs the classic track using a quarterly update cadence to deliver security and platform enhancements and bug fixes only.

The classic track does not provide access to new or enhanced features and enables access to free Adobe Acrobat online services only. IT administrators can turn off Acrobat online services if desired. Learn more. Records managers, archivists, and industry-compliance professionals can use Acrobat to preserve and help protect final documents of record as self-contained files.

 
 

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