Network Access

Residents have access to UC’s secure wireless network and a residence-hall-only Bring Your Own Device wireless network. Students can connect their laptops, computers, and phones to UC_Secure by signing in with their UC username and password.

Residents have the option of connecting devices such as game consoles, printers, smart TVs, and other streaming devices to UC_BYOD.

If you need assistance with connecting to either wireless network, check out our Knowledge Base and search for UC_Secure or UC_BYOD. You may also call the IT@UC Service Desk at 513-556-4357.

All residence communities, with exceptions below, have an active network jack for each student. Personal devices may be plugged in to this jack for a faster connection. ROUTERS, SWITCHES, AND OTHER NETWORK DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED.

Residents of U-Square, University Edge, The Deacon, The Eden and 101 E Corry will have WiFi connections provided by the property management.  

There are computer kiosks in the lobbies of Daniels, and Dabney for residents of those halls; residents have 24-hour access using their ID. Residents of any residence hall can use any of the computer labs available on campus. There are several 24-hour computer labs on campus. 

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