Register for IT access

Registering for and Understanding University IT Systems

We use a lot of different IT systems at Warwick which can feel overwhelming at first. You will get the hang of it and you can always ask staff or peers for support if you are unsure where to find something.

Before you can access university IT systems you need to:

1 EnrollLink opens in a new window

2 Register onlineLink opens in a new window with IT services on any computer linked to the internet

Once you have done both of these things we recommend you explore the different websites and platforms that Warwick uses so you are familiar with them before University starts. We've put together a handy summary of each of them below to get you started.

Which different systems will you encounter at Warwick and what are they for?

The primary way both the University and the Psychology Department will communicate with you is via your official Warwick email address which is given to you on registration. It will have the format name@warwick.ac.uk.

CHECK THIS EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY!

It is your responsibility to ensure that you check this regularly and it is expected that you do so. This email will be used throughout your time here, both during term, and outside term time. If you do have an additional contact email, please ensure that you keep university records of this up to date. You can do this through MyWarwick. If you will not be able to access email, please make sure that another arrangement is made.

Outlook has a calendar function which can be used.

Resources to help with Microsoft applications can be found here.

Tabula

Tabula is an online system you will use to see your coursework deadlines, submit assignments and download marking feedback.

Full information on how to use Tabula will be provided in Week 1.

Tabula also provides a personalised timetable and a list of assessments due, but these should be used in conjunction with the module information on Moodle. Please remember that Tabula will list assessments which are submitted via Tabula but may not show tests run on Moodle. It is your responsibility to check you are aware of all submission dates.

An overview for undergraduate assessments is provided here and for PGT there is one provided for each course under the course pages here.

Tabula is supported by the central university IT team, who have provided a full Tabula manual. If you are unsure, you can use this resource, or speak to the relevant module convenor or the programmes office (psychology@warwick.ac.uk for UG or psychologyPG@warwick.ac.uk for PG).

Moodle

Each module you take will have a Moodle page which contains key information.

Once the module is running, you should see all of the modules you are registered for on your dashboard. Please note that some term 2 modules will not show until term 2.

Moodle should be your first reference point for assessment information and provides space for announcements and questions and answers that will be used by most module convenor so that student questions can be visible and answered for all on the module.

Announcements made on Moodle should send an email to your Warwick inbox. Please check your settings if this is not happening.

Please note that you will not be able to see anything on Moodle until you've registered for your course (including completing right to study checks if applicable).

MyWarwick Intranet Library Systems MyWBS

MyWBSLink opens in a new window serves as a mixture of Moodle and Tabula, but specifically for Warwick Business School (WBS) modules. You will thus only need to use this system if you take a WBS module at some point during your degree.

The convenor of any WBS module should either explain to you how to use MyWBS or direct you to someone who can explain this to you when you begin a WBS module.

Microsoft Teams

Teams groups are created for each undergraduate year group and all undergraduates, and there is a group for all Postgraduate Taught courses.

Teams provides a forum for us to post information and opportunities - we will use to advertise events, placement opportunities etc and would encourage you to engage with it.

You can set your notifications which will go to your email (under the Other tab) for your different Teams groups by using the three dots on the top right hand corner of the group.

Selecting 'All Notifications' will ensure that you get an email alert when things are posted. Please ensure that you check your email in the 'other' tab on Outlook.

Teams can also be used for remote meetings and some supervisors or personal tutors may use this on occasion. Teams has a calendar function which will also show any meetings set up in Outlook.

Resources to help with Microsoft applications can be found here.

Backing up your work

It is advised that you back up all of your assessments and project work. There are a number of different ways to do this.

The university offers you access to One Drive so that you can use cloud storage and access your work at any device. There is help on how to access this here One Drive also offers collaborative space so for group assignments, multiple people can work on the same document.
External cloud-based storage such as Google Drive or DropBox offer a similar service. These are not supported by the university but available if you set up a personal account. Storage may be more limited than OneDrive.

Check your laptop!

Recommended IT Specifications

You may use a Windows or Mac device; however, some Psychology core modules use SPSS (a specialist statistics programme) and this will not run on mobile devices, tablet devices, Chromebooks or Linux and many submissions will be on Microsoft packages.

Use this documentLink opens in a new window to check that your laptop will be suitable for using psychology programmes.

Your device must support Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams and Moodle.

If you already have a suitable laptop less than three years old, it is likely to be sufficient.

If you intend to buy a new device, this is the minimum specification recommended by ITS:

Windows laptop:

Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor

16GB RAM

512GB

Windows 11

Mac:

MacBook Air with an M-series processor

8 GB RAM or more

macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later

Don't buy Microsoft Suite

You will be able to download Microsoft 365 including Office products for FREE when you get your University IT account, so don't feel you have to buy a personal licence.

It is expected that the One Drive facilities provided are used for the back up of work, and that submissions can be read by Windows machines (for example, Pages will not be readable and should be converted).

Assessment submission file types

Please be aware that most university machines will not open Apple only files. Most assessments will need to be submitted in Word or PDF files so that they can be marked. Please read assignment guidance carefully and contact your module convenor or the programmes office (psychology@warwick.ac.uk for UG or psychologyPG@warwick.ac.uk for PG) if you have any questions.

Top Tips!

Back up your work onto OneDrive (provided by the university) or another external storage method such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
Check your university email account regularly (ideally every day) as this is where the department and the university at large will communicate with you.
Use a wired connection for timed exams and assessments so you are not affected by any Wi-Fi issues. You are able to use the PCs in GF07 as long as there is not teaching in the room - the room timetable is usually displayed on the door.
A cheap microphone/headset would be a good investment, and occasionally you may need a laptop camera.
You will be able to download Microsoft office products for FREE when you get your University IT account, so don't feel you have to buy a personal licence.
If you have other general IT questions you can speak to someone at the IT helpdesk.
Once you have started at uni you can find more information and answers to tech FAQs here.