Please note that certain Fanshawe College Programs use software that does not support newer MacBook Models, Google Chromebooks, or computers with non-Intel or non-AMD CPUs.
Please check the CONNECT Program Resources page for further details
Connected is our enhanced IT Services for programs. It allows you to receive VIP computer support, loaner computers, should your computer be out of action* and more!
* Proof of laptop repair is required
Currently, CONNECTED is a service that is offered on a per-program basis. Your program must include a Technology Fee in the program tuition.
Currently, most programs in the School of Information Technology, Photography, and Manufacturing Sciences are included. Please see below for the complete list.
for CONNECTED IT Students
CONNECT programs benefit from a full-service IT Support package, including advanced hardware and software troubleshooting.
We are able to assist with all Windows and OSX inquiries, with the exception of homework. Support includes free OS and application installation and advanced troubleshooting.
IT, Manufacturing and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Students can get access to Microsoft Azure Dev tools for Education. Please visit the link above to learn how to register and access over 100 pieces of software.
In order to take advantage of the CONNECTED program, you must be enrolled in one of the below programs. This list has been updated and is current as of January 2025.
| Program Name | Dept. | Prog. Code |
| Agri-Business | LSC | AGM2 |
| Applied Mechanical Design | MAN | AMD1 |
| Applied Mechanical Design | MAN | AMD2 |
| Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting | BUS | BCA1 |
| Bachelor of Commerce – Digital Marketing | BUS | BDM1 |
| Bachelor of Commerce – Human Resources | BUS | BHM1 |
| Bachelor of Commerce – Leadership and Management | BUS | BCM1 |
| Business Accounting | BUS | BAC2 |
| Business Accounting (Co-Op) | BUS | BAC4 |
| Business Administration – Human Resources | BUS | BAH1 |
| Business Administration – Management | BUS | BAL1 |
| Business Administration Accounting | BUS | BAA2 |
| Business Administration Marketing | BUS | BAM2 |
| Business Analysis | BUS | BAN2 |
| Business and Information Systems Architecture | LSC | BIA1 |
| Business Management | LSC | BMT1 |
| Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership | AVI | CFA1 |
| Community Integration through Cooperative Education | HUM | CIT2 |
| Computer Programmer Analyst | ITY | CPA2 |
| Computer Programmer Analyst | ITY | CPA3 |
| Computer Systems Technician | ITY | CTN2 |
| Computer Systems Technology | ITY | CTY1 |
| Computer Systems Technology | ITY | CTY2 |
| Customer Relationship Marketing & Sales Management | BUS | CRM2 |
| Cyber Security | ITY | CYB1 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | MAN | ELY6 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | MAN | ELY7 |
| Electronics and Embedded Systems | MAN | ESD2 |
| Game Development – Advanced Programming | ITY | GDP1 |
| Geographic Information Systems | ARD | GIS |
| Health Care Administration Management | BUS | HCT1B |
| Health Care Administration Management | LSC | HCT1B |
| Health Systems Management | ITY | HSY2 |
| Human Resource Management | BUS | HMG1 |
| Information Security Management | ITY | ISM1 |
| Information Technology Infrastructure | LSC | ITI2 |
| International Business Management | BUS | ITB1 |
| Internet Applications and Web Development | ITY | IWD1 |
| Journalism – Broadcast | COM | BRJ1 & BRJ2 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technician | MAN | MEN1 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technician | MAN | MEN4 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology | MAN | MEY1 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology | MAN | MEY4 |
| Marketing Management | BUS | MKM1 |
| Mobile Applications Development | ITY | MAP1 |
| Network and Security Architecture | ITY | NSA |
| Office Administration – Executive | ITY | OAE3 |
| Office Administration – General | ITY | OAG1 |
| Office Administration – Health Services | ITY | OAM4 |
| Operations Management | BUS | OPM2 |
| Photography | COM | PHT1 |
| Photography – Advanced | COM | PHA3 |
| Practical Elements of Mechanical Engineering | MAN | PEM1 |
| Professional Accounting Certificate | BUS | PAC1 |
| Project Management | BUS | PRJ1 |
| Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems Commercial Operations | RPS1 | |
| Software and Information Systems Testing | ITY | SST3 |
| Sport and Event Marketing | BUS | SMM1 |
| Supply Chain Management | BUS | SCM2 |
| Technical Systems Analysis | ITY | TSS2 |
Please consult the following Questions and Answers for some frequuently requested information
The IT Service Desk will provide full support for Fanshawe services (such as Username and Password requests, email, etc), however will not be able to assist students with advanced troubleshooting of software and hardware. Should you require this service, it will be available for a fee.
All Fanshawe Students, regardless of program, are eligible for free Microsoft software, through the OnTheHub portal. For further details, please see here: Free Microsoft for Students and Staff