Technology Orientation

Please use your EVIT account to login into all campus computers and district applications such as Canvas, Google and the Focus Student Portal. Your EVIT login information will be sent to your personal email address one week prior to the start of class. The email will come from support@evit.com. Please contact the Helpdesk at 480-461-4074 or by email at support@evit.com, if you have not yet received the email containing your login information or are encountering any trouble signing in.

Are periodic password changes required?

EVIT does not enforced periodic password change policies for students. If you forget your password or are unable to login to your account, you will need to contact the EVIT helpdesk for assistance.

EVIT utilizes Canvas as its Learning Management System (LMS) for student learning, collaboration and communication. EVIT has consolidated a library of Canvas tutorial videos that you will need to  watch in order to become familiar with Canvas. When accessing Canvas,  you will need to ensure that you login to the Canvas portal using the EVIT specific published link.

To access Canvas, please do the following:

1. Log into your EVIT email and look for the email from "Instructure Canvas" with the Subject “Course Invitation”

2. Open the email and click the "Get Started" Button

3. Select the “Create My Account” button

4. In the password field, enter your EVIT network password and click the Register button

5.  You should now be able to log into Canvas using your network username and password

It is also required that students use the Chrome browser to access Canvas. To download and install the latest version for PC or Macs, click here to download Chrome. District managed devices already have the Chrome browser installed.

Accessing and Login Into Canvas

• Via the District Website (Intranet)

• Via the Mobile App (Android and Apple iOS)

• Via the Zenworks App Window (available only on District managed PCs)

Canvas Video Library

• Canvas Tutorial Videos

EVIT utilizes the Google Workspace suite of applications for communication and collaboration. This includes Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Slides and Hangouts. 

To log in to your Gmail account

1. Go to https://accounts.google.com. 

2. Enter your EVIT  account username and password

   • Note: you will need to ensure that you append the domain (@evit.com) after your EVIT account username. 

For a comprehensive overview of the suite of applications used at EVIT within Google Workspace, please view the presentation provided below.

• Google Workspace Overview

As a student, you can connect and access the wireless (WiFi) network using your personal devices. Access is provided via the  broadcast "EVITguest" network, which provides access to students resources located within the organization's network and the Internet. Students should consult with their instructor to obtain the wireless network password.

The Information Systems Department provides technical support for all enrolled students. For technology support or questions regarding any technical resource, you can request assistance using one of the following options.

• Email : support@evit.com 

• Telephone: 480-461-4074

Helpdesk Hours of Operation 

• Days: Monday thru Friday 

• Hours:  7:30am to 4:30pm.

1. Log into the Focus Student Portal at https://focus.evit.edu

2. Click the "Sign-In with Google" button

3. Enter your EVIT email address and password to authenticate with Google

4. At the top of the screen, select the "View Now" button to view your outstanding invoices

5. Select the box to the left of the invoice number and click Continue

6. Add your payment information and click Continue to process your payment

Security is important. For the protection of the District, faculty, staff, and students all users are expected to abide by the specific and commonsense rules of security.

Password: Securing and safeguarding your password

• You must never share your password or allow others to use your EVIT username or password. You should not reveal your passwords to ensure system security, as well as your own privileges and ability to use the network and online learning resources.

Email - Phishing Scams and CyberSecurity Awareness

• As a student you will be assigned a Gmail email address. Your email will be available to you for as long as you are enrolled at EVIT and it should only be used for learning purposes and for communication associated with your learning at EVIT.

• If you receive email requesting your login information, bank information or any other sensitive or confidential information, do not respond to the email or click on any links included in the body, it is more then likely a phishing email with a malicious intent. EVIT or the Information Systems Department at EVIT will never solicit any sensitive or personal information from the students or users.

Courtesy phones are available for student use. Phones are conveniently located in the main lobby of each of the main administration buildings. When dialing out, you must press 7 first to get an outside dial tone.

To ensure a successful technical experience in Canvas (LMS) and in Mastery Connect (Student Assessment), please ensure that your personal computer or laptop meets or exceeds the following system requirements.

Minimum System Requirements:

Computer (Windows, Mac or Chromebook) with a PDF reader, webcam, microphone, anti-virus protection and that can run the latest version of one of the following internet browsers.

• Chrome

• Firefox

• Edge

• Safari

• Respondus Lockdown Browser

Canvas System Requirements

Mastery Connect System Requirements

By agreeing to the Acceptable Use Agreement, you will conduct yourself ethically, legally, and responsibly on our network