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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SharePoint?
- How do I get a SharePoint site?
- I am a student. How do I get a SharePoint site?
- What Internet browsers are supported?
- How do I access SharePoint?
- How do I log into my SharePoint site?
- What if my computer is not in the marqnet domain?
- What if I need people outside of Marquette to be added to my site?
- What if I need help?
What is SharePoint?
SharePoint is a web-based project collaboration system that allows you to share information about a specific project, meeting and/or documents with other members of your department, project team, or other organizational structure, either on campus or off.
How do I get a SharePoint site?
Click here to request a SharePoint consultation. This request will go to the Help Desk and an IT Services Technical Support Specialist will contact you to schedule a SharePoint consultation.
I am a student. How do I get a SharePoint site?
An officer of a Marquette University sanctioned student organization should complete the SharePoint consultation request form. All other students need a faculty or staff sponsor to complete the request form on their behalf.
What Internet browsers are supported?
Windows users should have a minimum of Internet Explorer 6 or 7 is recommended for best compatibility. Users of Mac OS X can access SharePoint using the Safari 2.0 web browser.
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Use http://sp.mu.edu/ to access SharePoint.
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If you are required to log in while accessing a shared document or a site, you must fully qualify your username by typing marqnet\username.
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Log-in information is encrypted.
How do I log into my SharePoint site?
When accessing SharePoint, you will be prompted to login. The username and password are the same as your eMarq e-mail username and password. Once you reach you specific SharePoint sites, it's a good idea to bookmark them.
What if my computer is not in the marqnet domain?
If you computer is not in the marqnet domain and you use the http://sp.mu.edu/ login, you will be prompted for your username and password each and every time you launch an Office application (Word, Excel, etc.). If it is not possible to have your computer in the marqnet domain then open an application once (such as Word) and just close the document and minimize Word. That way it only asks for the password once.
What if I need people outside of Marquette to be added to my site?
If there are people who are not Marquette University faculty, staff or students, contact the IT Services Help Desk and request to have the person added to your SharePoint site. Please provide the name of your site, the person's first name, last name and e-mail address for this request.
What if I need help?
Download Instructions for SharePoint. The SharePoint site administrator determines permission levels which may limit your ability to carry out some of the instructions in this document. You can access SharePoint Help at microsoft.com. Also, attend training provided through the GROW with Marquette class offerings.
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