SharePoint is a collaboration software solution to assist faculty, staff and students with group communication. This service provides many enhanced features such as document management, online calendars, blogs, wikis, team discussions and much more.
Request a SharePoint Site
- A "My Site" personal site is already created for you. No request is necessary.
- To request a division or department site, enter a project request via Remedy.
- To request a team or community site, simply contact the Technology Assistance Center (TAC) .
Types of SharePoint Sites Available
Division/Department Sites
In this area of SharePoint you will find many UNCW divisions and their respective departments already taking advantage of SharePoint.
Community Sites
This area of SharePoint will be used to hold sites that are based around a common area of focus. Examples include academic research groups, student organizations and software user groups.
My Site
By default, all faculty, staff and students have a My Site created automatically. This area contains your personal profile that other SharePoint users can view. You can customize this site to your personal preference.
Team Sites
These sites are available for any committees or special project teams.
What to Know Before Accessing SharePoint for the First Time
- Internet Browser Settings on your Computer- In the internet browser
that you use, SharePoint will need to be added to the Trusted Sites. This is a simple one-time setting adjustment. Follow these instructions for Internet Explorer (PDF),
Firefox (PDF) or Safari (PDF). - Log on - You will need to log on with you full UNCW e-mail address and current password.
- How to get there - the URL is share.uncw.edu
Handouts and Quick Reference Guides
Quick Reference Guides
- List Manager (PDF)
- Basic Features (PDF)
- Document Library (PDF)
- My Site (PDF)
- Browser Settings Internet Explorer (PDF)
- Browser Settings Firefox (PDF)
- Browser Settings Safari (PDF)
Support
Contact the Technology Assistance Center (TAC) for assistance or to request a SharePoint site.
