IT Instructions for Students
Instructions for supporting your studies
This page contains practical instructions that will help you in your everyday life at HAMK. You will find instructions for utilizing the campus wireless network, printing, and using your own device in your studies (BYOD).
Using your own computer in studying (BYOD)
All students must have their own laptop (BYOD or Bring Your Own Device).
HAMK has a comprehensive wireless network (WLAN), to which you can connect your own laptop.
Higher education eduroam network – primary
You can acces the eduroam network with your own username (username@student.hamk.fi) and password. The network is available in most Finnish universities and many European universities. Through the wireless eduroam network, you can access the university’s IT services easiest.
HAMK’s other wireless networks for students
The public wireless network is called HAMKvisitor, for which a separate password is available from the university notice boards. Not all of the student’s IT services are available through the HAMKvisitor.
In addition, the dormitories have a wireless network that you can use when you are a resident in the dormitory.
During studies, numerous files are created and processed. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to file placement or organization from the beginning, so that the files can be found when needed and unnecessary files can be deleted. Important files should always be saved to a network drive or cloud service, so that they do not get lost in case of computer failure or loss. Create a file organization model for yourself at the beginning of your studies that you will use throughout your studies.
When can the local hard drive be used?
Do not save important files, such as texts or spreadsheets, to the local hard drive (usually C: and/or D:). The computer’s desktop is also located on the local hard drive. Only save files to the local hard drive that you can find elsewhere or that are not important.
Network drives and their remote access
When logging in to the school’s computer, the following network drives will become available for use:
P: Personal file storage location
U: Students’ shared network drive
When using your own computer, you can find network drives from the MyFiles file service at https://myfiles.hamk.fi, where you log in with your own username. You can save files from your computer to the service and download files from the service to your own computer.
OneDrive storage service
OneDrive for Business is the best file storage location when working on your own computer or when you want to collaborate on a file with another student. OneDrive is also available on school’s computers. Instructions for using OneDrive can be found on this page.
Using OneDrive is easiest with the OneDrive desktop application, which allows OneDrive to appear as a single drive in your computer’s file management. The desktop application is pre-installed on Windows computers and can also be installed with the Office 365 package.
You need professional software in some studies. More information about professional software on HAMK’s internal pages (requires login).
Remote connections / Remote desktop (VDI)
With remote connection, you can access HAMK’s internal services from any computer.
Note. The owner of Omnissa Horizon has changed recently, which is why some of HAMK’s pages still mention VMWare Horizon. However, it is the same service.
You must have access to the VDI service. You can request access by filling out this form.
- Go to the page https://vdi.hamk.fi/.
2. Select ”Install VMware Horizon client”.
From the opening download page, select the correct installation package according to your operating system, then choose “GO TO DOWNLOADS”.
4. Select ”Download Now”.
5. Open the installation package from the download folder and install the application.
6. Restart the computer.
Before using your machine, you must have the Omnissa Horizon Client software installed.
You need to have access to the VDI service. You can request access by filling out this form.
- Start the Omnissa Horizon Client application.
2. Select Add Server, type “vdi.hamk.fi” in the opened window. Click on “connect”.
3. Log in with your username and password, remember to select HAMK from the Domain menu.
4. Start the remote desktop by clicking on “HAMK Student” from the menu.
Printing
University computers usually have a nearby network printer pre-installed, where you can print. You can also print from your own computer.
Instructions for printing on the university’s printers and printing prices can be found on HAMK’s internal website.
Student’s tools
the national EXAM system is used for electronic examinations. The EXAM system offers flexibility for students in managing their time. Exams are done on the computer under the supervision of automatic passage, network, video, and audio surveillance.
At HAMK, the Kaltura service is offered for sharing and simple production of videos. The service is available for HAMK students and staff. You can log in to Kaltura at kaltura.hamk.fi with your HAMK credentials.
Learn-Moodle is HAMK’s official online learning environment used in teaching, where students have access to materials, discussions, group work, and assignments related to the module.
Log in to Learn-Moodle: https://learn.hamk.fi.
Learn is Moodle-based online learning environment, so in some instructions, it may also be called just Moodle.
Microsoft 365 is a collaborative working environment that offers versatile tools as a cloud service. Services include OneDrive, Teams, and Viva Engage, as well as online versions of office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Login
- Log in to M365 service
- You will see a login window, where you log in with your HAMK credentials. Enter your HAMK username in the following format: username@student.hamk.fi
Take control of the student’s desktop Pakki right from the beginning of your studies and plan your study path all the way from the first day to graduation. Pakki offers versatile tools that allow you to customize your schedule, track your progress, make applications, and update your own information.
We recommend using the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, and Firefox for optimal use.
Login
Open https://pakki.hamk.fi. Log in to Pakki with your own HAMK credentials. After logging in, you will see the Pakki desktop and can use tools to plan your studies.
Through Pakki:
- You can update your residential address, your own email address, and phone number.
- You are reviewing and editing your personal study plan (HOPS), which is based on the curriculum of your own group.
- You can add comments to your own study plan and send messages to your advisor and teachers about matters related to the study plan.
- You can add optional studies to your HOPS from the entire study offering of HAMK.
- You enroll for studies.
- You see the evaluations you have received.
- You can give feedback in Spark.
- You can create electronically signed documents (transcript and certificate of enrollment).
- Recognize previous skills and studies through the RPL tool.
- Get exemption from language studies for a justified reason using the RPL tool.
- You can book a counseling appointment with the academic advisor.
- You are planning the temporal progression and workload of your own studies.
- You can send the cross-enrollment (e.g. CampusOnline) completion to be recorded in Pakki.
- You can see timetables
- You can access the thesis supervision system in Wihi.
- You can apply for graduation in the Valo graduation service.
In Pakki, you can also compare the learning objectives of the modules to the skills you have already acquired. If you notice similarities between the objectives and your skills, familiarize yourself with the recognition of prior learning and the RPL process related to demonstrations.
- Log in to Pakki with your HAMK username and password.
- Select Documents from the desktop and then New order.
- The list contains all the documents that currently allow electronic signatures.
- Choose your desired option, document language, and Order.
- Go to the tab Documents. The newest document is shown first on the page.
- You can open/download the document by pressing the document name.
- Document is…
- opened in browser or
- It goes to the browser’s downloads folder or
- It is opened with the default program.
- Save the document on your computer and send it forward if necessary, for example as an attachment in an email.
- The receiver confirms the validity of the document by following the instructions provided at the end of the electronically signed document.
If you find any errors, such as in your academic transcript, please contact opiskelijapalvelut@hamk.fi.
The student mobile application Tuudo is free and available for download on Android, iOS, and Huawei AppGallery app stores.
In Tuudo, You can for example review your personal study plan, register for courses or check your schedule.
To activate Tuudo, follow these steps:
- Download the Tuudo app from your app store.
- Open the application and select HAMK from the list.
- Select the option “Log in with school credentials”.
- Log in with your HAMK username and password.
If you have technical problems with using Tuudo, please send an email to vie@hamk.fi.
You can see HAMK’s official messages on Viva Engage. Viva Engage can be used on a browser or installed on a mobile device from the App Store or Google Play. You must join Viva Engage groups yourself. It is recommended to join the following groups:
- HAMKin opiskelijat or HAMK Students
- Palvelukatkot // Service Breaks
- Education and campus-specific groups
Get to know the usage rules on the Viva Engage homepage.
With Webropol, you can create online surveys and report their results. It is available with HAMK user credentials. A detailed user guide can be found on the Webropol homepage when you are logged in to the service.