Elementk and Computer Literacy

In collaboration with the University’s Computer Literacy program, Elementk software is used to facilitate an advanced computer proficiency and literacy assessment tool for incoming freshmen. All freshmen must enroll and successfully pass CSC-120 (Introduction to Computers). This is a University requirement. Advanced level users may take the Elementk online assessment at http://learn.elementk.com and "test out" of the CSC-120 course requirements. In order to obtain an Elementk account please email Ms. Hayden at angela.hayden@hamptonu.edu . The self-paced Elementk tutorial provides the content needed to successfully meet the CSC-120 requirement: Advanced Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Microsoft Internet Server 4.0 for the Internet Codes of Conduct. After successfully completing the tutorial applications, please submit the transcript to Ms. Hayden. If your grade is satisfactory, you will be allowed to take the exit examination. The examination dates will be announced. Note: A one-time download of Macromedia's Shockwave player is needed to run Elementk tutorials. See the Elementk brochure entitled, "Introducing HU's On-Line Tutorial Program" for more detailed instructions.

Pirate Power

Using the Pirate Power card eliminates the need to carry cash around campus. Your University ID card serves as your campus debit card. You may use the card in the University bookstore, apparel shop, dry cleaners, laundry facility, Convocation Center, food court and printing or copying in the ATM and library. You may add anywhere from $1.00 to $500.00 at a time to your Pirate Power card by either visiting the Pirate Power Office located on the first floor of the Student Center, by using the Value Transfer Station (VTS) located in the lobby of the Student Center and in the circulation area of the Harvey Library or by accessing Pirate Power Online. Pirate Power Online allows anyone to add dollars to your Pirate Power Card using the power of the Internet. To access Pirate Power Online, go to the University’s homepage, click on Online Resources, then on Pirate Power Online.

Ruckus Network

With the growing number of students and universities across the nation facing charges for illegally downloading and sharing music from the internet, Hampton has taken a proactive approach by adding Ruckus Networks to our line of technology offerings. All on-campus students at Hampton University will have unlimited access to a library of over 700,000 songs, a huge collection of blockbuster movies, a wide selection of on-demand hit television shows, and Ruckus Network’s community and social networking applications that allow students to find friends through media, and media through friends. You will be able to legally download music to your computer as well as to an MP3 plays-for-sure device.

Students living off-campus will also have access to Ruckus, but in a limited capacity. Off-campus students will only have access to music downloads to their computer.

Please check this guide periodically for instructions on how to access your Ruckus account.