Information Technology

We recommend that students bring their own computer to campus and have gathered suggested configurations to make choosing a computer easier.

Windows Computers

To learn more about choosing the right Windows computer, visit the Lenovo Education Store.

Recommended specs:

• Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
• Memory: 8 GB (minimum)
• Hard drive: 256 GB (minimum)

Apple Computers

To learn more about choosing the right Apple computer, visit the Apple Education Store.

Recommended specs:

• Model: MacBook Air
• Processor: Apple M2 or M3
• Memory: 8 GB (minimum)
• Hard drive: 256 GB (minimum)

Chromebook Computers

We do not recommend Chromebooks for use during your academic career with Grand View and the IT department is unable to support these devices beyond assistance with accessing the network.

Grand View University does not provide cable TV access in the Residence Halls. We recommend our residents use a streaming service such as Hulu, Netflix, AppleTV, YouTube TV or any other service of your choice. Pluto TV is also a great option as it offers free access to many cable networks.

As a Grand View student you have access to computer labs across campus. To access the computers in these labs, you will need to know your myGVU username and password. In addition to computer lab access, you will have access to Microsoft OneDrive for storing documents. OneDrive is also installed on every lab computer.

Learn More about Microsoft OneDrive

A Grand View email address is provided for all students and employees. It is important you check your Grand View email account often, as email is a common method of communication within the campus community. Grand View email can be accessed through myGVU. If your mobile device is compatible with Microsoft Outlook and Office 365, you may be able to synchronize your device with Grand View email. Alternatively, Android and iOS devices support the Microsoft Outlook app, which will allow you to sync your email. For help on Grand View email, including mobile device sync directions, click on the link provided below:

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Students have access to Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and OneDrive) via a web browser. Login to Office 365 with your GV Username.

myGVU is Grand View’s app and portal that provides access to all the resources students need including course schedules, grades, important University announcements and notices, billing and financial information, your GV email, information about campus events and lots of resources and tools.

myGVU is available in the app store for both iPhones and Androids. Student will need their username and password to log in.

In order for a parent or family member to access and manage this information, they must be granted access through Person Proxy.

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