Resources for Faculty

ID Number and ID Card After your appointment has been activated, go to the Harvard ID Services Office (in person) to obtain your Harvard ID.You need a Harvard ID to access everything/anything at Harvard (including e-mail, libraries, buildings, etc...). Make sure to bring with you a photo ID (i.e. passport, or driver's license). Harvard ID Services website

Harvard PIN
Once you have your Harvard ID, you'll need to activate your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Your PIN is intended to serve as a secure means of authenticating your identity to gain online access to University websites and information (i.e. set up your e-mail account, gym memberships, parking, etc...)
Obtain Your PIN

E-mail Accounts
After you have your Harvard ID and PIN, you can then activate your Harvard e-mial account.
Activate my FAS e-mail Account
(617) 495-9000
help [at] fas.harvard.edu
HUIT website

Scholar Websites
"Scholars at Harvard" offers you the next generation scholarly website. With it, you can easily create and manage a highly dynamic, powerful, and customizable site, with an easy-to-use interface and a look and feel that is uniquely yours.
Harvard Scholars website

Computer Purchasing
The Harvard Technology and Product Center (TPC)
- Campus vendor of Apple, IBM computers and software
- Showroom located in Science Center Basement
TPC website

Desktop Computers for Office Use (Universal Desktop)
Universal Desktop (UD) is an FAS program that provides current, secure, high performance desktop and laptop computers for office use.
Universal Desktop website

Computer Software/Support and Networking
Harvard University Information Technology
IT support, software downloads
(617) 495-9000
help [at] fas.harvard.edu
HUIT website

Connecting to the Internet on Campus
You must register your computer with FAS IT to obtain access to the Harvard wireless network.

Harvard University’s Emergency Notification System: MessageMe
Allows the University to quickly distribute critical information to you, wherever you are located, during an emergency.
Sign Up Now

Harvard Intranet "HARVIE"
www.harvie.harvard.edu