Computing Policies and Guidelines

User Accounts

Every member of the Boston College community has a set of security credentials, including a username, password, and Personal Identification Number (PIN), which are used to confirm your identity electronically prior to being given access to restricted or secure information. Here's how to get, use and change them:

• Username
• Password (Password Tips)
• PIN
• Long Distance Access Code (LDAC)

Leaving BC?

• What do I have to uninstall?
• What happens to my email and other computing services when I leave BC?

BC Computing Policies & Guidelines

When you use Agora Portal or any BC online resource for the first time, you are agreeing to the University Technological and Information Resources policy. Here's what you're agreeing to:

• Technological and Information Resources Use Agreement
• University Technological and Information Resources policy (PDF)

You should also be aware of these statements and guidelines on using technology.

• Internet behavior guidelines (netiquette)
• Email usage guidelines
• Statement on Digital Millennium Copyright Act

See Also:

• Internet usage guidelines (netsmart)
• Reporting abuse