Department of Chemistry

Getting Connected in Chemistry @ Brown

Please follow these steps to connect to the internet in the Department of Chemistry and utilize University web services and software requiring a username and password.

Get Started

  1. Activate your Brown Account – Visit the MyAccount site and click “Activate Here” to set up your Brown username and email account.
  2. Access Brown’s secure wireless network – Visit the WiFi site on campus and log in with your username and password.
  3. Install Anti-Virus Software – Computers used on the Brown network must have Brown-approved anti-virus software installed. For Windows 10, this means having Windows Defender activated. For Mac, please install required software.

Please remember that all Brown University computing resources, including Chemistry department file servers and printers, fall under Brown's Computing & Information Services Acceptable Use Policy. If you haven't already, please read this policy and familiarize yourself with your rights and responsibilities.

Helpful Links

Contact Information

To resolve issues with Brown-owned research computers, faculty/staff computers, printing or for general questions, contact Chem-It@brown.edu or visit staff in GeoChem 321.