Welcome to the Information Technology (IT) Department's web site. We hope to provide you with information that will help you perform your academic and administrative job functions. The site will be continually updated as technology resources are updated and new information becomes available. Lookup PVT Username To purchase Software for Personal Computers at discounted prices:
Look for eAcademy under Quick Links on ChargerNet on the Student or Employee TabInformation Technology at Columbia State
Reminders
(Must know SSN)
Change PVT Password
(Must know your old password)
Reset PVT password
(Must know SSN and Birthdate (mmddyy)
PVT Login and Self-Service Info
What is PVT?
PVT is the name of our “private” domain used at Columbia State. A domain is a way of uniquely identifying a computer or group of computers on the Internet. PVT is CoSCC’s domain – the public in general can not access our PVT domain resources. The only public access is that anyone on the Internet that knows your Columbia State email address can send you email.
Think of PVT as Columbia State’s computer “phone book” linking you with your name in the computer “phone book”; i.e. to your secure username and password. This gives you access to Columbia State’s various computer and network resources including email. Logging into the PVT domain provides secure access and better control of your computer and information resources.
Wireless Access
Columbia State offers wireless access at all sites. For information on configuring your computer for wireless access please click the following link.
Student ID and Photo ID required for Technology Account Changes
As part of the Information Technology Department's effort to protect your security, we ask that a photo ID be provided when requesting changes to your computer account(s). Columbia State is currently in the process of installing Photo ID systems at all campuses, so that faculty, staff and students can have a Photo ID made. To date, the Columbia and Franklin campuses have fully implemented systems. The Lewisburg and Lawrenceburg campuses are currently being scheduled for installation and equipment is being ordered for the Clifton campus.
Helpdesk
Remember, if you have a computer or technology problem, contact the Helpdesk Phone: Off campus (931) 540-2650; On campus x2650
email: helpdesk@columbiastate.edu
Right Start Orientation Video Tutorial
Here is a Right Start Orientation Video Tutorial for new students. It runs for approximately 9 1/2 minutes. Check it out.