Tech Points
Get IT support at the start of the semester!
Tech Points gathers the university IT community at locations across campus to run pop-up help desks for anybody needing technology or software assistance during the start of the semester. Tech Points 2026 will happen the first three days of the fall semester. More details coming soon!
No matter where you are, the University of Illinois IT community is committed to helping you start off strong this semester and connect you with the technology you need.
We’re happy to help you with:
- Your NetID and password
- University email
- University Wi-Fi (IllinoisNet)
- Campus virtual private network
- Canvas @ Illinois
- Multi-factor authentication
- Cybersecurity eText course
- And more…
Thank you to our volunteers!
This event is made possible by volunteers from the University of Illinois IT community:
- Office of the CIO
- Office of the Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Gies College of Business
- College of Education
- Vice Chancellor Research Institutes
- Grainger College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
In memoriam of Shim Ahmed
The IT community remembers Shim Ahmed for his outstanding contributions as a volunteer with Tech Points. Shim was a generous and compassionate presence, always ready to lend a hand. His calm demeanor, patience and willingness to serve left a lasting impression on the university community.
Shim exemplified the spirit of service at the heart of Tech Points. We are grateful for the time, care and kindness he shared with us all. His impact lives on in the lives he touched and the work he helped us carry forward.
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