Kentucky State University

Getting Help

Desktop Support Services

In order to provide timely and reliable service, the point of contact for all technical assistance should be made to the IT Help Desk by submitting a Service Request at www.kysu.edu/helpdesk or to speak with someone on the IT team, please call the Help Desk at extension 7000 or send an email helpdesk@kysu.edu. KSU owned off-site equipment must be brought into the office for technical assistance.

Desktop services for KSU owned computers include and are limited to:
  • Installtion of hardware
  • Installation and configuration of the following software:
    • Operating system
    • KSU standard software
    • KSU academic software
  • Installation of hardware and software upgrades
  • Configuration of network connectivity(including email, and printers)
  • Securing against and/or recovering from viruses
  • Debuging and repairing hardware and operating system problems
  • Debuging and providing consultation for KSU standard software
  • Assisting with sytem optimization
  • Ensuring that KSU computing policies are followed


Regarding personally owned equipment:
  • Information Technology does not work on personally owned equipment.