Follow these steps to make your iPad experience even better.
iPad Initiative Next Steps
Optimize Your iPad
Step 1: Sign into your Apple ID
Your Apple ID is the second most important account after your Linkblue. You need an Apple ID to download apps, music, and books from App Store. It also gives you access to iCloud services including email sync, contacts sync, iCloud storage. For assistance see the Sign in with your Apple ID support page. Don't have an Apple ID? Visit Apple's ID site to create one.
Step 2: Set Up Touch ID
Touch ID makes signing into your iPad easier by allowing you to unlock your device with your fingerprints. Got to the Setup Touch ID support page for instructions.
Step 3: Update Your iPad
Take a moment to update your iPad to the latest software by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Keeping your iPad up to date is the best way to keep it working well.
Step 4: Add Your Email
Setup your UK provided email as well as any personal email you might have. See Apple's How to Add an Email Account support page to get started. Need help setting up your UK email, see this article on UK's Tech Help Center for step by step instructions.
Step 5: Add Apps
Download any apps you like (social media, games, productivity, etc) to make your iPad feel more personal. Also look in Jamf Self Service for other apps recommended by the College and UK. There are many available apps in Self Service that will enhance your learning experience. To conserve space on your iPad, we let our students decide what software they want installed.
Step 6: Accessories
You may wish to purchase some additional accessories for your iPad. the most common one being a keyboard. Here are two models we recommend.
- Apple Magic Keyboard Folio (Links to an external site.)
- Logitech Slim Folio (Links to an external site.)
P.S. Apple Pencil box houses a small adapter to charge your pencil using a lightning cable, be sure to pull that out before you dispose of the packaging.
Step 7: iPad Resources
The Class of 2028 Canvas course shell has numerous iPad resources including tutorials on how to setup your iPad and how to access college provides services.
Microsoft 365
As a student at the University of Kentucky, you have access to the entire Microsoft Office suite including apps for your home computer and one terabyte of cloud storage through OneDrive. Head to Office.com to get started.
Adobe Creative Cloud
As a student, you have full access to Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite of apps. Head to the link below to learn how to access them.
Sign up for VPN Access
In order to access Lexicomp from home you’ll need to request VPN access. The link below will walk you through the process.
What To Do If Your iPad Breaks
In order to ensure that we can continue delivering content and apps right to your iPad we request that you contact the IT department to facilitate the repair. Please do not take your iPad directly to Apple.
Stop by the IT office - 196 Lee Todd Jr. Building.
Accessories for Loan
The IT department has spare cables, chargers, Apple pencils and even keyboards available for loan. Understand that these loans are temporary, the student is responsible for replacing any lost accessories.
Bookmark These Links
- Student Intranet
- Your one-stop-shop for College news, AccessPharmacy, Lexicomp, and more.
- UK Tech Help Center
- Need help activating Adobe, installing Office, or want tips on using Zoom? That and more are available here.
- UK Account Manager Portal
- Add devices to two factor authentication, reset your password or set up a UK Google account.
UK Technology Services
We know that transitioning to a new learning environment is a big adjustment. Our hope is this site will help you successfully continue with your studies.