Getting Started with E-Mail
Getting Started with E-Mail at Boston University
Medical Campus (BUMC)
- What e-mail accounts are available to me?
- Account Overview - This page will help you navigate the different accounts at BUMC.
- How do I get a standard BU e-mail account?
- ACS Account Request - Click here to request a BU ACS e-mail account.
- ACS Guest Accounts - You would request a guest account if you need access to BU resources but are not a BU employee.
- Where can I request an e-mail account with more features for collaboration?
- Domain Account Request - This is where you can request access to the shared file system and our Microsoft Exchange Email server (an ACS account is required).
- Where can I request an e-mail account for departmental uses?
- Departmental Accounts – This is where you can request an email account for a department or group.
- What is one way I can access my BUMC Exchange account on the web?
- OWA – Outlook Web Access(OWA) is a site where people with BUMC Exchange accounts can check their e-mail when not at the office computer.
- What if I want to access my email AND files on the “Y” drive?
- Terminal Services (TSWEB) - Our Time Saving WEBsite is another way for those with BUMC Exchange accounts to access e-mail AND files from most computers.
- What if I want to access my e-mail on the web and do not have a BUMC Exchange account?
- ACS Email – Horde – Horde is a great way to check your email on the web if you do have an ACS e-mail account.
- Where can I get tips to use my email more effectively and efficiently?
- Outlook Tips offer a wealth of information on topics specific to the BUMC Exchange user community.
- Where can I get more training on how to use my email program?
- ElementK - Visit ElementK for training on how to use your email program.
- What is OIT’s position on the Apple iPhone?
- iPhone - Visit OIT’s statement on the mobile device.
