Network access for special events

Information on locations that are pre-approved for hosting events with Guest Network Access can be found at: https://wwwp.oakland.edu/uts/common-good-core-resources/network/#guests

Special events wishing to offer Guest Network Access being held in non pre-approved areas must be reviewed and approved by University Technology Services.

To initiate the review process please complete the following steps:

  • Confirm you have read University Policy 850 available at: https://wwwp.oakland.edu/policies/information-technology/850/ .

  • Provide number of attendees
  • Provide location of event including building, room or general area
  • Reason for internet access (e.g. access to university resources, general web surfing, specific website, etc.)
  • If this is an even organized by a Student Organization provide the name and NetID for the Faculty Advisor
  • Start and end date of event
  • Provide the NetID for the sponsor/responsible for the event. This person will need to reply to the ticket created agreeing to Policy 890 "Use of University Information Technology Resource" https://wwwp.oakland.edu/policies/information-technology/890/ .

  • Internet access for minors (under the age of 18) requires special provisioning. If the intended audience for an event includes minors please complete these additional steps:

Submit a ticket containing all the information requested above to University Technology Services [email protected] for review.

Upon review and approval UTS will provide a user id and password for the number of attendees and access will be provided for the length of the event. Please note UTS cannot guarantee wireless performance during your event and is unable to assist with connectivity issues.