To begin with, you need to install a couple of applications. These will be useful throughout your education. This section will only briefly describe how to install the software, while in the later chapters we will tell you more about why and how we use them.
VSCode is our recommended editor. This is the application you write code with. Download it here.
Sometimes you will have lectures online, where the university uses Zoom. It is also possible to set up your own room and talk to your group partners remotely. Download it here.
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This is only necessary if you use Microsoft Windows. WSL allows you to run Linux programs while running Windows as your primary OS. Linux is another operating system that you will get to know more about during your studies. The official instructions can be found here but they can be a bit complicated. So we have included our own instructions below as well.
Start by running cmd or powershell. This can be done by pressing !kbd[!win] and searching for powershell. Then right-click on Windows Powershell and select Run as administrator. Note that if you have Windows set to another language than English it will be translated to that language.
A new window will open where you can run commands. After typing your command you can run it by pressing Enter. Run wsl --install and then reboot your computer.
You can now start WSL by searching for ubuntu from the Windows Start Menu. Follow the instructions on screen and you are good to go!
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During your time at Chalmers you will have to use a wide variety of tools. Most can be found through this link.
Your CID is used to access all Chalmers services. You will get instructions on how to get one during your first days at Chalmers.
You will need your CID to use all the services in this section. Feel free to come back once you have it.
Using Chalmers IT-services is never easy but there is some help to be had at the IT-portal, though it does not cover everything.
Chalmers and GU uses the global university network "Eduroam" for wi-fi connectivity (there is wi-fi everywhere on campus). Search for "Eduroam" on the IT-portal (requires a CID) to find out how to connect your devices.
Chalmers provides OneDrive storage to all students where you can store and share files online.
Sometimes you need special software or more computer power for a lab. It is almost always possible to use the computers at school but it is also possible to access them remotely from home using Remote desktop software. Here you can find out how to connect, depending on your operating system.
You can find both program and course schedules on TimeEdit. It is also possible to export the calendar to other calendar programs such as Google Calendar.
Canvas is the learning management system at Chalmers. In simpler terms, it is where you will find course information, submit labs and so on.
Ladok is the national service for managing your courses, exams, etc. This is where you will do your final registration for courses, exams and re-exams. Make sure to keep an eye out for when you have to register. The window for course registration is usually from two weeks before the course starts, until the end of the first week of the course. Exam registration is usually open during the second half of the study period. If you do not register in time, then you won't be able to take the course or exam. There are no exceptions to this rule and the administration services can't register you manually.
You can log in at student.ladok.se.