Summary
This article contains NGU's Internet Use Policy, explaining what internet services are available, website filtering and whitelisting, and guidelines on gaming.
Body
High-speed Internet services are provided by NGU and should be used to support the mission and purposes of the University.
- Web site filtering is performed to block Internet sites that are offensive, malicious, bandwidth-intensive, illegal, or unethical. Websites in categories that will be blocked include but are not limited to the following: adult content, gambling, hacking, audio/video streaming, pornography, tastelessness, sexuality, and violence.
- It is a violation of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy for any student to bypass or attempt to bypass the Web content filtering controls used on the NGU network.
- If a particular website is blocked and a student needs access to this site as part of their for approved academic purposes, a request to unblock the site must be sent to the ITS Help desk by the student’s professor. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- The Director of ITS will review the request and ultimate approval to unblock a site will come from the Vice President for Academics.
- Gaming is restricted to evening and weekend hours only. Students are advised to use wired connections to gain maximum performance and preserve wireless bandwidth for other purposes. Students must not attempt to bypass content filtering or band restrictions for the purpose of playing games that violate the University’s content policy or supported hours.