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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is AirBaruch?

AirBaruch uses the Internet and wireless phones to keep you connected to what's going on. It provides a unique set of information services designed around Baruch Life and customized by you to meet your interests and needs. This includes connections to things like email, Blackboard, university directory, and your friends and student organizations. In addition to the information services, you will get the most out of your mobile phones. AirBaruch is provided by Rave Wireless

2. How do I sign-up?

If you are a Baruch student, simply click the registration button on the home page and fill out the form.

3. Does it cost me anything?

No, the service is free. TXT messages received will count against your TXT message plan. You can opt to access AirBaruch through the browser on compatible mobile phones.

4. What are all of the services available through Rave?

You can access all on the web and if you want on your mobile phone, but not limited to:

Connect to Baruch -
- Read and delete Baruch email
- Alerts from Blackboard Announcements
- Check Blackboard grades
- Check PC Lab Availability
- Check Study Room Availability
- View all PC Lab Hours
- Read Baruch Academic Calendar
- Check out Baruch Events
- Use Baruch Directory
- Check schedule of all Baruch Clubs
The NYC Life - Social and Entertainment
- Check out Best of New York City
- Read Movie Review and so much more.
- View Celebrity Pictures
- Enjoy a joke of the day
- Check out What�s Hot in the City
- Read Latest News from Yahoo, NYTimes, CNN, and more.

5. Will I be able to get coverage when I go home for breaks or to the city?

Rave is designed to be accessible anywhere you receive wireless coverage. If you can get a phone signal, you can get Rave. No matter where you go you will be connected.

6. What is Rave Wireless?

Baruch has partnered with Rave Wireless, a leader in university-focused mobile services, to create the AirBaruch program. Find out more about Rave Wireless here www.ravewireless.com

7. How do I control what shows up on my phone?

Subscribers are then given an opportunity to choose the kinds of messages they wish to receive on their mobile device through a checkbox listing of "channels" and/or individual messengers for which they can subscribe to notification service. Subscribers can adjust their preferences from the website or mobile phone.

8. What do you do with my information?

Customers enter a web site through a secure login and provide personal data including age range, gender, and zip code. These data are used only to set a profile of all AirBaruch subscribers and are not used for targeting specific individuals. New subscribers also provide details on their specific wireless device through a series of screens that require no special technical knowledge to complete.