When will I get my e-mail account?
All students have two logon accounts at CUA.  The first is your Cardinal Station account that was mailed to you when you applied to the university.  The second is your CUA Network logon account that is used to log onto lab computers and to access your @cua.edu e-mail.  Your CUA Network logon account is created shortly before your first semester at the university.

Once it has been created, you can find your CUA Network account information by logging onto Cardinal Station.  Navigate to Student/Faculty Self-Service, select the Portfolio tab, and then navigate to Your Email and Network Login. This page lists your CUA Network account username and e-mail address, and instructions on how to log on for the first time.

How do I reset my CUA network and email logon password? 
You can do this at home.cua.edu. Click on 'Forgot your Password?' on the upper right hand side of the page.  Click on 'Password Reset', answer a few questions and in 10 minutes you'll be able to log back in to your mail account. 

Keep in mind that your network and email logon password expires every 90 days and will need to be changed. You can change your expired password by using it to log onto home.cua.edu.  For more information about passwords, please visit our page about logging on.

My Cardinal Station logon account isn't working.
Cardinal Station User IDs are case sensitive, meaning if there are letters in your User ID make sure the right ones are upper-cased and lower-cased. Also check to make sure you have the right password. (NOTE: Cardinal Station User IDs are different from your CUA Network logon username and e-mail address.) If it still isn't working, please contact the University’s Computer Information Center at 202 319 4357.

Does the law school have a wireless network?
Yes. The law school has a wireless network that covers all classrooms, offices and public areas. You can have your computer configured for our network during orientation.

Can I forward my CUA email to another account?
As a member of the CUA community, you are given a free e-mail account to utilize at your convenience. Since it is not possible to forward e-mail to another address, it is best that you make your primary email the CUA account. We encourage students to check this account to ensure they receive all official law school announcements, so be sure to check it often. 

Do I need a laptop for law school?
You are not required to own a laptop at The Columbus School of Law, however, many of our students do have one and find it very helpful for their legal studies. Aside from being able to take notes in class, students are able to access numerous electronic resources, such as West Law and Lexis Nexis, and take their final exams using Securexam. CUA has negotiated deals with several vendors to allow for discounts on laptops. Please see the Laptop Recommendations page for links to their Web sites.

What do I need to take my exams on my laptop?
You will need to register for exams online and download the Securexam program to your laptop. Any recently purchased laptop will work with Securexam, including Vista and MAC OS.

Can I use an Apple Mac, or do I need Microsoft Windows?
Your Apple Mac will work fine on the law school’s wired and wireless network.

Can I install Microsoft Office?
Students may purchase software, including Microsoft Office, at reduced academic prices in the campus bookstore located in the Pryzbyla Center.