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How to activate a Gaming, Smart TV or Mobile Device

Nintendo Wii's are not compatible

  1. Open any Internet browser (i.e. Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Edge). In the address bar type the following address: www.usm.edu/soar.
  2. Login to SOAR by entering your CampusID Username and Password in the appropriate boxes and select Sign In.
  3. Select on the NavBar icon in the upper right hand corner.
    NavBar icon
  4. Select the Navigator option.
  5. Navigate to the Self Service menu item.
    Navigate to Self Service
  6. Select USM Self Service.
    Select USM Service Service
  7. Select Use.
    Select Use
  8. Select Activate Stdnt Gaming Device.
    Select Activate Stdnt Gaming Device
  9. You will see the following page:
    Accept the terms
  10. Make sure to read the Terms and then put a check mark in the box to accept them. Once you have checked the box you will be given the option to insert your MAC Address of your device.
    Note: You are only allowed two devices.
    You are only allowed two devices
  11. Once you have selected the type of device and entered its MAC Address, make sure to select at the bottom of the page.

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