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Google GSuite
Google GSuite provides access to university-branded Google cloud services. This includes services such as GMail, Google Drive, productivity/collaboration apps, and university Chromebook management. Since March 2018, e-mail for all new students is powered by Google GMail.
Audience
Students, Faculty, Staff
Availability
Online, 24/7
Responsible Unit
Infrastructure and IT
Costs
University funded
Contacts
helpdesk@latech.edu
Overview
All enrolled Louisiana Tech students have access to Google GSuite. This is a culmination of Google’s applications. These applications include Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Gmail, and others. Below is a brief description of each application.
- Google Drive – The storage space for all documents, presentations, and spreadsheets that are created by a user. Each student has 500 GB of space to use with their Louisiana Tech account.
- Gmail – This is the student’s central hub for email. This is the ONLY way that a student is able to access their email. Email is the primary form of communication between students, professors, and faculty at Louisiana Tech.
- Google Docs – This application is used to create and share documents that can be utilized for a variety of purposes. Writing papers, creating resumes, and other important tasks can be completed by using Google Docs.
- Google Sheets – Sheets is a spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft’s Excel. This can be used to perform mathematical calculations, manage budgets, and create charts and graphs.
- Google Slides – Slides is an application that aids in creating slideshows. This is often used for projects and presentations.
How to Log In to Workspace
- Go to CAS.
- Sign in with the correct username and password for the LaTech CAS system.
- Confirm with Duo Mobile.
- Navigate to the three lines in the top left corner and select “Google Workspace”.
How to Log In to Applications
- Look up application on a browser (e.g. Google Docs, Google Drive).
- Sign into Google Account with your LaTech email address in the format of “abc123@email.latech.edu”.
- Sign into the LaTech CAS system.