This article explains how third-party applications are managed at IC and the process for requesting new apps. It also provides a reference list of top commonly used and approved third-party applications for platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, and Zoom.
Audience
This article is intended for IC students, faculty, staff, IC affiliates, alumni, and retirees (anyone with an active ithaca.edu email address).
Platform
Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Contents
A third-party application is any software or online service that is not developed or owned by Ithaca College that is often used to connect to IC systems (like Microsoft Entra, Canvas, Teams, or Zoom) using your Ithaca College credentials via Single Sign-On (SSO).
Examples of third-party applications include Canva, Formstack, Kaltura, Pathify (myIC), Trello, Asana Smartsheet, GitHub, Qualtrics, and many more.
Most commonly used third-party applications are managed and approved by IC, with a formal review process for new requests. IC does not maintain a comprehensive list of all approved apps as such a list can quickly become outdated. Instead, a reference list of the top commonly used and approved apps is provided.
Applications requesting a limited set of low-risk permissions (such as basic profile information) can connect with your Ithaca College account automatically. Other applications needing broader access require review and approval from Information Technology and Analytics (IT&A).
To request a third-party application that is not already approved:
- Submit a request directly within the application (Teams, Zoom, Canvas etc.), at the sign-in window when using Single Sign-On (see examples below), or complete this form: Request Software Application
- IT&A reviews and evaluates the application using Application Integration Considerations criteria such as:
- Publisher verification (Microsoft, Zoom, etc.)
- Security, privacy, and compliance
- Data access and permissions
- Alternatives available at IC
- Contract status (for paid apps)
- User population and impact
- Support and maintenance
- Receive updates via an IT Service Desk ticket for approvals, feedback, or alternatives.
Example sign-in windows:
These third-party applications are connected to directly using Single Sign-On (Microsoft Entra) and use your Ithaca College credentials to sign-in. Examples of approved apps include:
- Adobe (Creative Cloud, Acrobat, Sign, Express etc.)
- Canva
- Formstack
- Kaltura
- Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Word, etc.)
- Pathify (myIC)
- Qualtrics
- Zoom
These third-party applications are integrated with Microsoft Teams from a team, channel, or chat, and use your Ithaca College credentials to sign in. Examples of approved apps include:
- Asana
- Bookings
- Canva
- Channel Calendar
- Edu Class Notebook
- Forms
- GitHub
- Kahoot!
- Loop
- Planner
- Polls
- Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate
- Praise
- Shifts
- SurveyMonkey
- TDX
- Visio
- Whiteboard
- YouTube
- Zoom
These third-party applications are integrated in Microsoft Office applications and use your Ithaca College credentials to sign in. Examples of approved apps include:
These third-party applications are connected to through Zoom and use your Ithaca College credentials to sign-in. Examples of approved apps include:
- Calendly for Zoom
- Doodle integration for Zoom
- Kaltura
- LibCal
- LTI Pro (Integration with Canvas)
- Microsoft Teams
- OnBoard
- Timer
- Virtual Backgrounds
If you have any questions about third-party applications or need assistance, please contact the Information Technology Service Desk. See the following related resource: