The Office of Information Technology (OIT) supports students, faculty, staff, and administrative offices by providing secure, reliable, and innovative technology services. OIT partners across the university to enable effective teaching, learning, and university operations through technology.
Quick Actions
Getting Started
New Students
After being admitted and paying the confirmation fee, your student account is created within approximately three business days. Once your account is active, access Banner to receive your university email address, use the my password portal to reset your password, then sign in to MyCAU to enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) and access campus systems. Refer to the Admitted Student Checklist on the Admissions site for official next steps.
Current Students
Current students can use OIT services to access academic systems, manage accounts, reset passwords, and get support with Canvas, email, and other technology used throughout the semester.
Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff rely on OIT for access to instructional tools, administrative systems, network services, and technology support that enable teaching, learning, and university operations.
Key Systems
Clark Atlanta University relies on several core technology systems to support academic and administrative activities. These include MyCAU for accessing campus applications and services, Banner for student and administrative records, Canvas for course delivery and learning activities, Microsoft Outlook Email for university communication, and VPN for secure remote access to campus resources for faculty and staff.
Welcome from the Chief Information Officer
Brian Benn
CIO
We continue to leverage technology to increase the productivity and profitability of our university. Acutely aware that technology plays a vital role in shaping the future of education, our IT team is committed to providing secure, innovative, and seamless digital experiences. From enhancing cybersecurity to improving campus connectivity and expanding AI-driven learning tools, we are working to support your success.
Thank you for your collaboration as we continue to evolve and embrace new technologies. Together, we are building a smarter, more connected university.
Contact Us
Email: support@cau.edu
Phone: 404-880-6482
Location: McPheeters Dennis Hall, Room 331H
Walk-In Support: Tuesday–Thursday |
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1:00–3:30 p.m.
Quick Links
MyCAU
My Password Portal
IT Support