OIT can help you with many technology issues, including helping you get connected with the VPN. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APPROPRIATE VPN AT YOUR EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY, and please do so before class on September 10. You can't access UCM online resources without it!
Installation Guide: https://it.ucmerced.edu/VPN-Installation-Guides
NOTE: There are different versions for Macs and PCs.
NOTE #2: There can be issues with downloading the VPN to Chromebooks. If you have a Chromebook, please contact OIT for a workaround.
