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TECHNOLOGY ORIENTATION FOR STUDENTS ruler
YOUR NET ID
  • The key to electronic communications at the Law Center is your Georgetown University Network (Net) ID.
  • To determine what your Net ID is, open your Internet Browser and navigate to http://contact.georgetown.edu. Type your name in the Search field and click the Search button. A Directory page containing the Net IDs that match your search criteria will appear. Locate your name and your Net ID.
PASSWORDS
  • Please be advised that you have two Georgetown University-issued passwords: your Law Center password and your MyAccess (or NetID) password.
  • Your default Law Center password is separate from your initial MyAccess password.
  • Your default Law Center password begins with an upper-case letter A, followed by the final 6 digits of your 9-digit GoCard number.
  • To change your Law Center password, please visit http://www.law.georgetown.edu/system/account/changepassword.cfm.
  • Your initial MyAccess password was mailed to you in mid-June. If you did not receive a letter or need a duplicate copy, please bring a photo ID to the Office of Admissions in 589 McDonough Hall or fax a copy to 202-662-9439. Please note that all duplicate letters will be mailed: MyAccess password information is not available via email or by phone.
  • To change your MyAccess password, please visit https://netid-mgmt.georgetown.edu/passwd.
  • To facilitate your computing experience at Georgetown, the IST Department recommends that you make your Law Center and MyAccess passwords the same.
EMAIL
  • The Law Center's email system is called LawMail.
  • Your LawMail address is [your Net ID]@law.georgetown.edu.
  • To open LawMail, open your Internet browser and navigate to https://mail.law.georgetown.edu. Type your Net ID in the Username/NetID field and your Law Center password in the Password field. Click on the Log On button and your LawMail account will open.
  • Instructions for using LawMail are located at http://www.law.georgetown.edu/ist/outlook/index.htm.
MYACCESS
THE LAW CENTER’S WEBSITES
INTERNET ACCESS AT THE LAW CENTER
  • The Law Center offers wireless network connectivity throughout the campus and limited wired connectivity.
  • To connect to the Law Center's wireless network, you will need a WiFi-certified (802.11b/g/n) wireless adapter.
  • Instructions for connecting to the Law Center's Wireless Network are located at http://www.law.georgetown.edu/ist/wireless/connectwireless.cfm.
PUBLIC COMPUTERS AND PRINTERS
  • Public computers are available throughout the Law Center campus for student use.
  • The computers located in the E.B. Williams and the John Wolff Law Libraries have access to laser printers.
  • To use the public computers in either law library, students must login using their Net ID and Law Center password.
  • Printing costs 10¢ per page, deducted from your GoCard.
  • Information on the public printing system can be found at http://www.law.georgetown.edu/ist/pharos/pharos.htm.
TRAINING AND SUPPORT
  • If you need more information or assistance on the use of technology at the Law Center, please visit the Student Section of the IST website, located at http://www.law.georgetown.edu/ist/ISTInformationforStudents.htm.
  • The Law Center's Technology Reference Desk provides support for Law Center network connectivity, anti-spyware software, and anti-virus software.
  • You can contact the Technology Reference Desk at studenthelp@law.georgetown.edu or 202-662-9905. You can also visit the Technology Reference Desk in the E.B Williams Law Library, Room 304.
  • The Technology Reference Desk hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding University Holidays.
  • The Technology Reference Desk does not provide support for hardware or software other than Law Center network connectivity, anti-spyware software, and anti-virus software. For hardware and other software support, students should contact their computer manufacturers or a local area service provider. A list of local area service providers can be found at http://www.law.georgetown.edu/ist/students/localareaserviceproviders.html.
  • Training is available for any of the available computer applications used at the Law Center. Public training sessions are posted at http://www.law.georgetown.edu/ist/public_classes/class_schedules.htm and announced via email. You can also contact Dianne Ferro, Assistant Director of Training, for one-on-one sessions at 202-662-9023 or dhf2@law.georgetown.edu.
TECHNOLOGY POLICIES

Revised June 25, 2009 (DHFM)