Help and Support (Service Desk)

Icon Help and Support (Service Desk)IS@NU Service Catalog items under Help and Support (Service Desk) include:

  • Computer Equipment Relocation — full service support including coordination, physical relocation and setup of computers and related desktop equipment including printers and telephones
  • Computing Support includes the following services:
    • Malware Removal — diagnosis and removal of identified malware on NUnet and ResNet machines
    • New Desktop Setup — setup service including connecting, verifying, and troubleshooting any issues with peripherals such as speakers and local printers
    • Out of Warranty Computer Repair — ResNet is a certified Dell and Apple repair center and authorized to work on student computers no longer under warranty, regardless of where purchased
    • Technical Support — full technical support through the Service Desk in the InfoCommons for Faculty and Staff and by ResNet for Students
    • Warranty Computer Repair — Dell and Apple computers still under warranty may be fixed on-site instead of shipping off-site for repair
  • myBackup — locally installed application that provides faculty and staff with secure storage of backed up files for University owned computers connected on NUnet
  • myKnowledge — searchable knowledgebase with over 107,000 answers to software and hardware questions, including over 1,500 NU-specific solutions, see also myKnowledge Support
  • NUnet Computer Standardization and Offering — machines are delivered from partner vendors pre-configured to work on NUnet and take advantage of all of the benefits of the Northeastern network domain
  • Workstation Standards and Purchase Program — IS consults directly with preferred computer vendors to make pre-configured workstations available to the NU community at a pre-determined rate

Be sure to visit the Get Help x4357 section of this website, including the Hours and Locations page.

  • Need Help?

    Contact the Help Desk at 617.373.4357 (HELP) or help@neu.edu

    Submit a request or incident via myHelp

    Check myKnowledge for help 24/7.


  • ResNet Computer Support

    Students - Need help with your computer, mobile devices, internet access and more?

    See ResNet for help or go to Get Help x4357.