November 2, 2009, University Information Technology Services implemented CatMail, powered by Google Apps for Education, for all UA students. In addition to student email, students have access to Google's full suite of apps from any computer or mobile device. These include Mail, Google Calendar, Google Talk (chat), Google Docs (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations), Google Sites, Labs, and Google Video.

Faculty and staff are also able to opt in to CatMail to gain access to Google Apps, but will not have email delivery in CatMail.

Visit the CatMail page for more information on opting in to CatMail and Google Apps.

February 2, 2011, UITS is implementing an upgrade to the Google Apps available in CatMail. Account holders will need to click an acceptance screen for the changes the first time they log in, and then will be able to use CatMail as normal. The additional apps will be available under more > Even more.

The Google Apps within CatMail do not include Google Groups. if you try to access Groups, Google will tell you it is not available. Google Groups is available to all UA NetID holders, whether they are CatMail account holders or not, as CatGroups. More information is available on the CatGroups service page.

Access Google Apps in CatMail via the Web with your UA Net ID and password. Each of the Apps is accessible while in another, or log in directly:

• http://catmail.arizona.edu takes you directly to your Mail.
• http://catcal.arizona.edu takes you directly to your Calendar.
• http://catdocs.arizona.edu takes you directly to your Documents.

If you access CatMail through an application or mobile device, use your secondary CatMail password when setting up the application or device.

To access CatMail Mail with an email application (Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, Eudora, etc.) or mobile device, log in to Mail, go to Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP, and follow the directions given.

To access CatMail Calendar with a calendar application (Outlook, iCal, Sunbird) or mobile device, log in to Calendar, go to Sync, and follow the directions given.

For Further Information 

See the 24/7 IT Support Center's CatMail Frequently Asked Questions. Or visit Google's Help Centers for more information, and how-to's for these services:

Google Mail Help Center Google Talk Help Center Google Calendar Help Center

Google Docs Help Center Google Sites Help Center Google Start Page Help Center