USERNAME AND PASSWORD

A status update email is sent to your personal email address with instructions on how to retrieve your official Macalester account details. Change password immediately. Password rules

✓ Change Password
password.macalester.edu View page with Firefox or Internet Explorer for best results

What to do if you don’t know or you forgot your Macalester username or password

Macalester Accounts

Use your username and password to access to Macalester Accounts & Services, including Google Apps,1600grand, and Moodle.

Visit macalester.edu and in the upper right corner, click log in.

GOOGLE Apps ACCOUNT

Activate your Google Apps Account by Accepting Google Terms of Service. Once activated, you can start using Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and other Google Apps for Education products. Use your Macalester username and password to log in. Your email address is: <username>@macalester.edu 

✓ Activate Google Account at
mail.macalester.edu

GET YOUR COMPUTER MACALESTER-READY!

All computers, smartphones, tablets, iPads, and game consoles must be registered before connecting to the wireless and wired network. Wireless is avaialbe in the residence hall, and each room is equipped with one Ethernet jack for each resident so you can get the speediest connection. Securing Your Computer 

✓ Register device for use on Macalester Network 

PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND PRINTERS

You can choose to bring your own Windows or Macintosh computer or take advantage of the public and departmental computer labs located on campus. Printers are available at most computer labs. During the academic terms, some computer labs are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Keep track of your stuff by recording the serial number in My Inventory At Macalester.

✓ Review minimum recommended computer specifications

✓ Keep track of my stuff in My Inventory

CAMPUS PHONES

Use a public campus phone to dial 911 and any campus or local phone number. If you want a telephone with local dialing service (with or without voice mail) for your room, all you have to do is ask! There is no charge for this service.

Use Macalester's online directory to find a campus phone number, email address, or office location. Check out dialing instructions to find out how to make calls with campus phones.

✓ Request phone for res hall room (optional)
 

✓ Set up voice mail account

✓ Search online directory for people and offices

WHAT TO BRING

• System software CDs/DVDs that came with your computer. 
• Software installation CDs/DVD in case you might need to reinstall programs like Microsoft Office or games. 
• Got a laptop? Then bring a laptop security cable to secure your laptop when it is unattended. 
• USB Flash drive to transfer your files and an external hard drive to back up your files.

✓ Review list of what to bring

WHAT NOT TO BRING

• Wireless printers
• Wireless routers
• Other networking devices. ITS routinely blocks problematic devices. 
• Ethernet cable - students may pick up an Ethernet cable at no charge from the ITS Help Desk in Humanities 314.

TECHNOLOGY POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

• Information Technology Responsible Use Policy Find out what it means to be a responsible user of technology services.
• Filesharing Guidelines Find legal resources for online movies, television shows, and music
• Digital Copyright Violations Policy When students violate copyright laws, owners take action. Find out why what you don't know may hurt you.

HELP ON MOVE-IN DAY

The ITS Help Desk has extended hours and drop-in sessions located in the Library during Orientation. You can get plenty of help getting your computer scanned and registered before classes begin.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS

Use Current Student Techlist to find out the best ways to prepared for using technology when you arrive at Macalester!