Student Technology Checklist

For First-Year, Exchange, Transfer & Current Students

✓ Before Arriving on Campus

Set up Duo Mobile for Macalester applications
Go to https://2fa.macalester.edu/ and sign in with your Macalester username and password. Click Add a device and follow the prompts to enroll in Duo Mobile for 2-factor authentication. Smartphone and Duo Mobile App are required to enroll.

Set up Google 2-Step Verification for Macalester email
Students must enroll in 2-factor authentication within 90 days of receiving the Macalester account initialization email. Those who don’t enroll within this timeframe will eventually be locked out of their account.

To enroll, go to gmail.com and sign in with your Macalester email address and password. If you have already signed into another Gmail account, try using a different browser or private/incognito window. Follow the ENROLL prompt to turn on Google 2-Step Verification.

View Macalester’s technology recommendations for students
Macalester ITS strongly recommends that all students have a laptop in order to be successful in their studies. Our baseline recommendations can help you choose a computer that will meet your academic needs. Most computer manufacturers, including Dell and Apple, offer special educational pricing for students and employees.

Connect your devices to Wi-Fi
It’s quick and easy to get your devices online using the Macalester Personal network. Just visit https://personalwifi.macalester.edu to log in with your Macalester account and generate your Personal Wi-Fi password. When you get to campus, simply select Macalester Personal from the Wi-Fi menu on your device, enter the password, and you’re all set! More information is available from the Macalester Personal connection guide.

✓ After Arriving on Campus

Know how to get tech help
ITS Help Desk |  [email protected] | 651-696-6525 | Humanities 316 | Start a chat | help.macalester.edu

Review the New Student Tech Guide
Use the New Student Tech Guide to learn how to connect campus wifi, enable 2-factor authentication, print, and more.

Claim your Zoom Meeting license
You’ll need to sign in with SSO to set up your Zoom account with our site license.

Download software for class
Course-specific software is available for download at no cost or can be accessed in computer labs. Microsoft Office is available to students at no cost as part of our Microsoft volume licensing agreement. software download | Microsoft Office for Windows (gdoc) | Microsoft Office for macOS (gdoc)

Forgot your password?
No problem! You can reset it yourself with our self-service password reset tool. Go to 1600grand.macalester.edu and click Forgot Password. Checkout the password requirements and how to change or reset a forgotten password.