Student IT tips
Software for students
Windows 8 and server operating systems
Microsoft Windows 8 and server operating systems are available if the study program has made an arrangement with the software supplier. Does not include Microsoft Office.
WmWare products are also available.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office products in reduced (student) price. ATTENTION! Beginning on January 2015, students can download and install Microsoft Office Suite for free. Download instructions.
Various software
Home Use Software - Various software available to students and staff members, for example Autodesk
http://www.ilmaisohjelmat.fi - Other userful freeware
Services at Metropolia
OMA
http://oma.metropolia.fi (information)
Student's Desktop
Service request system
https://hd.metropolia.fi (Instructions and additional information)
A customer service request system on the web. No need to send e-mail or call Helpdesk if your use this system instead (Metropolia user ID required).
Student health care
https://oma.metropolia.fi/opiskelijoille/terveydenhuolto
Find your campus student health nurse's contact information in Tuubi.
http://asiointi.hel.fi/terveys
If you live in Helsinki, you can use the City of Helsinki eASIOINTI service. Begin by filling out the preliminary information form (available on the site).
Student Union
Student unions in Finnish universities of applied sciences have had official legal status since 2005. METKA represents the students in Metropolia.
METKA organises various free time activities, from sports classes to massive student parties. METKA also runs a student tutor program at Metropolia. Student well being is our main concern--we can provide help in problem situations.
Student Affairs
Student Affairs Office e-service
Order transcripts of records, educational certificates and other electronic certificates. Documents will be mailed the next business day to the address of your order free of charge.
Contact information and opening hours of Student Affairs Offices
https://mail.metropolia.fi (instructions and further information)
Students have their own Metropolia e-mail address while registered as students. The software used is Outlook. (Official Metropolia e-mail and workspace e-mail is sent there.).If you do not use your Metropolia e-mail, please redirect your e-mail to the e-mail address that you use.
School's schedule
http://lukkarit.metropolia.fi (instructions and further information)
Most Metropolia students find their schedules at lukkarit.metropolia.fi.
IT Services wiki
http://itservices.metropolia.fi
Information pages of IT Services. If a system does not work, you may find an answer to your question here. On these pages you will also find other useful information about Metropolia systems and services.
Printing, copying, and scanning
Printing, copying, and scanning
Students can print, copy and scan using Toshiba multifunction printers. Printing and copying is fee based, but scanning is free. Students can print black & white for free at the printing points, but they must bring their own printer papers.
Multifunction printers use PaperCut System, which makes possible to use the copy card.
Get a copy card from the library and activate the card by associating it with your Metropolia user ID. Adding value with top-up cards or online payment is possible.
PaperCut Web Print is an alternative way of printing your PDF documents outside of the school and pick up documents from a multifunction printer, just like a regular print job.
User account and password
https://amme.metropolia.fi (Instructions and additional information)
Change the password for your User Account. Login and see your User Account ID and email address at Metropolia (you should change your password periodically).
If you have forgotten your password or you want to activate a new user ID, you can use your personal netbank user ID or mobile certificate when logging in at amme.metropolia.fi/activate or password.metropolia.fi.
E-learning system
Moodle is an online learning environment. Some of the courses are open and for some a password is required.
Cloud services
Google Apps for Education (info page)
Microsoft Office 365 Eduction (info page)
Computer sales
IT support is selling used computers and peripherals 2-4 times a year.
Sale dates are announced at hallways, in OMA portal and on IT support computer sale page.
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