Welcome to the UPenn Biology department!
The following links will offer you the information you'll need to get your desktop, laptop, or mobile device ready for use.
Please email bio-computing@sas.upenn.edu with any additional questions.
Getting Your PennKeyYour PennKey is a unique username that will ensure your data is encrypted throughout Penn related sites.
Click here for our guide on getting your personal PennKey ready to use.
Getting Your Penn EmailOnce you're in Payroll, you will be eligible for a Penn Email account. Please contact bio-computing@sas.upenn.edu to determine the best way to get your account setup.
Active Directory AccountsActive Directory accounts allow you to log in to machines connected to the SAS domain anywhere on campus.
Please see our guide to getting started with an active directory account here.
The Active Directory request form can be found at this site: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/computing/help/faculty_staff/forms/ad_request+
Building AccessYour supervisor should email your Penn ID number to bio-facilities@sas.upenn.edu in order to get you card swipe access to the Biology buildings.
Other Userful Information:Once your have all of your necessary permissions, please refer to our guides to getting started with using your devices at UPenn.
Get Connected to the InternetPlease see our guide to both wired and wireless connections, located here.
Configure Your Email ClientInformation on email application configuration settings can be found here.