Tech Points


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 is happening Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25 at the locations listed below.


Tech Points table with two volunteers helping a student inside CIF.

CIF

  • Table will be located near Monumental Steps.
  • August 24 and 25
  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • View CIF on Google Maps
Tech Points table with two volunteers located outside of the Illini Union.

Illini Union

Tech Points table with one volunter located inside of Ikenberry Commons.

Ikenberry Commons

  • Table will be located in the lobby near the dining hall.
  • August 24 and 25
  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • View Ikenberry on Google Maps

  • NetID and password
  • University email
  • University Wi-Fi (IllinoisNet)
  • Campus virtual private network
  • Canvas @ Illinois
  • Multifactor authentication
  • Cybersecurity eText course
  • And more…

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. 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

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