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You’ll need a modern smartphone during your program to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) and access campus services. Make sure the phone you choose can run the Microsoft Authenticator app—this is required for secure login.
- Why? It’s the simplest and most secure 2FA method, fully supported by IT Services.
- Compatible devices: Most newer phones running iOS, Android, or Windows.
- Need help? Check out our 2FA + Password Setup Guide.
CAUTION - Avoid Huawae, Oppo, and phones running ColorOS as they may not work with Microsoft Authenticator and/or campus Wi-Fi.
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You’ll need a laptop throughout your program to stay connected and complete your coursework.
Bringing Your Own Laptop?
You don’t have to buy a new laptop if you already have one, but it does need to meet program requirements. For the best experience, we recommend the latest MacBook Pro or a comparable PC.
If you’re using your own laptop, make sure it can:
This ensures you can keep up with course expectations and software performance.
Need to buy a laptop?
Emily Carr students get special pricing from Apple and Dell. Shop through the web stores below to access exclusive ECU discounts:
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Most students will use Adobe Creative Cloud software during their time at ECU. The All Apps - Pro Edition - Students license comes with 100 GB of cloud storage plus web, mobile and desktop apps (e.g., Photoshop, After Effects).
How to pay for Adobe Creative Cloud
The way you pay for Adobe varies by your degree, certificate program, or course.
| Academic Path |
How You'll Pay |
What This Means |
| Undergraduate Degree |
Included in your tuition |
Adobe Creative Cloud is covered by mandatory tuition fees ($110 in Spring, $110 in Fall). |
| Graduate Degree |
Optional rental |
You may rent Adobe Creative Cloud for $220 per year or use it for free on any of the school computers. |
| UX Design Certificate |
Included in your tuition |
Adobe Creative Cloud is included in the price of this full-time Continuing Studies certificate program. |
| Continuing Studies Course(s) |
May be included in your supplies list |
Check your course supplies list to see if Adobe is required. If it is, you’ll need to rent it yourself. If not, you can still use Adobe for free on any school computer. |
How to set up your Adobe Creative Cloud account
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Summary
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| Step 1: Provide consent in MyEC |
To begin accessing your ECU Adobe Suite, you must first give your Adobe consent.
- This allows ECU to disclose your ECU email address to Adobe.
- Under Academic Profile, click on Adobe Consent.
- You will gain access within 1-2 business days.
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| Step 2: Pay the Adobe fee |
The way you pay for Adobe varies by your degree, certificate program, or course.
- Adobe is included in regular tuition for all undergraduate students
- CS and graduate students can see this section for more information
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| Step 3: Install Creative Cloud on your computer(s) |
Once your account is ready, you receive an email from Adobe with “Access Granted”.
- Install the Creative Cloud desktop app on up to (2) personal devices.
- Sign in using your ECU credentials.
- If Adobe does not activate, sign out and then back in again before creating a ticket with IT Services.
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| Step 4: Sign in when using Creative Cloud in campus computer labs |
Creative Cloud is available in all campus labs, classrooms and on loaned laptops.
- Sign in using your ECU credentials.
- Remember to sign out when finished.
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Step 1: Submit a home use software request.
- Indicate how long you require access.
- Provide consent for ECU to disclose your ECU email address to Adobe.
- You will receive payment instructions by email.
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Step 2: Pay the $110 or $220 Adobe fee
- Once payment has been collected, ITS will set up your ECU Adobe account.
- Payments made between January 1 - August 31:
- $110 for access up to August 31
- Payments made between September 1 - December 31:
- $220 for access up to August 31
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All students are automatically enrolled in our ECU Microsoft 365 environment, including the single-sign-on (SSO) and 2-factor authentication (2FA) protocols that secure our digital systems. Additionally, students can access an ecoystem of industry standard, integrated apps that support teaching and learning:
- Communication tools (Outlook email + calendar, Teams videoconferencing + instant message).
- Storage and collaboration tools (Onedrive, Teams + SharePoint).
- Desktop, web and mobile apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
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Students have several options to securely store active and completed coursework.
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Storage Option
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When to use it
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| OneDrive Cloud |
Store and share project files with peers. Sync the same cloud files directly to Windows labs, Remote PC or your own computer. |
| Adobe Cloud |
Archive images, media and other project data. |
| Computer Labs |
Work directly from Mac computer flash storage for the fastest performance with media and design workflows. |
| USB 3.0 thumb drives |
Back up and move files between different macOS classrooms and studios and your own computer. |
| High-capacity external USB drive |
Store larger or past projects that you don't need to access very often. |
| Teams / SharePoint site |
Group projects or major film productions in the Animation department. |
| Render Drive |
Prepare Animation and VFX scene files for processing on the graphics render farm. |
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