• From NewHub: Click on the “Accessing Email” link on the right hand pane of this screen or from the MENU
• Mobile Sync: Instructions for configuring your Nichols email to sync to your mobile device are located on https://answers.nichols.edu > search for “SYNC“
• Online access: Log into Nichols ONELOGIN > open the OFFICE 365 app > then open the OUTLOOK app

• All these apps are available from the Apple Store or Google  Play.
• CANVAS STUDENT > for your classes and course work
• GET > for dining locations and balances

Nichols provides every incoming freshman student with an HP ProBook laptop and a backpack FREE of charge.  In addition, Nichols Help Desk offers complete HP laptop service – FREE of charge, as well.  The specifications for the current year’s laptop are:

• Intel Core i5 Processor
• 16 GB RAM
• Windows 11 Home
• 3 year Accidental Damage Protection (spills and drops)

The following are the primary software applications needed for academic work on campus:

• Office 365 (cloud service) – All Nichols students are given an online Office 365 account, that includes email, contacts, calendar, OneDrive, and online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Microsoft Office (desktop version) – If needed, students may download a Nichols-licensed copy of Microsoft Office desktop version on up to 5 devices at no charge. Windows, Mac, and mobile versions are available. Follow these instructions for installing OFFICE 365 onto your new computer.
• Antivirus – Antivirus software is required for all student computers (Windows and Mac).

As a Nichols student, you have the benefit of installing a Nichols-licensed copy of Microsoft Office desktop version on up to 5 devices at no charge. Windows, Mac, and mobile versions are available. Follow these instructions for installing OFFICE 365 onto your new computer.

• Laptops and Phones: Students can simply connect to the Wi-Fi named “NICHOLS”, then enter your Nichols username and password.
• Guests: visiting Nichols campus can receive 24 hours of internet access by completing the guest Wi-Fi registration.
• Complete: Wi-Fi instructions for all other devices.

Each residence hall room is equipped with one Cable TV connection, provided by Charter Business. Students must supply a TV and a coaxial cable for their room. Extended Basic cable channels are provided. Charter Business has transitioned its analog video TV service to high-quality digital TV service. As part of this transition, only TVs with a Digital QAM tuner in them will be able to view the service.

Yes. These are the gaming consoles that you can connect wirelessly at Nichols: PS4, XBox and XBox One.

Instructions can be found on Answers > search for “Gaming”

• If you have not changed the initial password yet, review these instructions on https://answers.nichols.edu
• If you are having login issues, please contact the helpdesk at 508-213-2206 or helpdesk@nichols.edu.

Have questions that are not listed here? Go to answers.nichols.edu