Getting Started Guide for Students

Welcome to Davidson!  New students received an account claim via email or text message in late May. This information is sent via email and text message to the personal email address and phone number you provided to the college. During the claim process, you'll create your network password, enroll in Duo two-factor authentication and receive your Davidson College email address. If you are unable to claim your account or need help resetting your password, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 704-894-2900 and we will assist you.

Claim Your Account
Want a preview of the account claim process? Watch this 1-minute video!
Click here for the accessibility transcript.

Before You Arrive

Please complete these tasks prior to your arrival on campus.  Beginning June 1st, all communications from the college will be sent to your Davidson email address.  

• Email and Calendar 
  • Access your Davidson email and calendar
  • Set up your Davidson email account on a smartphone or tablet 
  • Keep your Outlook email and calendar organized with these tips
• Duo two-factor authentication
  • You'll enroll in Duo as part of your account claim process.  Learn more about Duo here
• Office 365 
  • Install Microsoft Office 365 on your personally-owned computer
• GSuite
  • Set up your Davidson Google Drive account
• Banner Self-Service
  
  • Once you have claimed your account and your email is activated, you will log in to Banner Self-Service (bannerweb.davidson.edu) using your Davidson network account (Davidson email and password)  
• COVID-19 Symptom Tracker 
  • Bookmark the Symptom Tracker (symptomtracker.davidson.edu) and learn how to submit daily symptom questionnaires during the semester.

Start Learning

• Introduction to Moodle
• Introduction to Davidson Domains
• LinkedIn Learning

After You Arrive

• Eduroam - connect to our campus wireless network.
• DavidsonDevice - connect your streaming devices such as Chromecast, Roku, and other IoT devices (Internet of Things). Email T&I to obtain the DavidsonDevice password.
• DavidsonGaming - connect your gaming devices and multi-player console or desktop gaming systems. Email T&I to obtain the DavidsonGaming password. 
  Note: DavidsonGaming provides a public IP address so security is significantly lower. Always disconnect from the network when not gaming. Learn more about DavidsonGaming.
• PawPrint - campus-wide print service. Learn more about PawPrint for students, or download the PawPrint Installer for personal devices.

Resources

• A-Lend-A Laptop Loaner Kiosk
• Student PawPrint locations
• Computer Lab locations
• Student Computer Recommendations