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Create NetIDs | Password Resets | NetID FAQs
NetID is a single username (with a corresponding password) that gives you access to GWMail (Email), MyGW (GW's Portal) and Blackboard (Online Course Software). You can use your NetID to request personal web space (Acad), Research Space or Access Computer Labs on campus. Note: Your NetID--your GWMail address without the @gwu.edu--will be ready for Blackboard access 24 hours after it has been created. » If your email address at GW is janedoe@gwu.edu, your NetID is simply janedoe. |
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Students, Staff & Faculty
BEFORE CREATING NetIDs: NetID creation requires a current PIN, i.e., a non-expired PIN that you have
used at least once to log into GWeb Info System. If you are new to GW, have not used GWeb Info
System previously, and/or have just gotten your PIN reset by the
security office, please log into GWeb Info System and reset your PIN
from the default PIN to one of your own choosing before attempting to
create a NetID.
» Create NetID - to get access to GWMail (Email), Blackboard and MyGW. Your NetID--your GWMail address without the @gwu.edu--will be ready for Blackboard access 24 hours after it has been created. » Consortium Students - Go to the Office of the Registrar on the 1st level of Rice Hall, 2121 Eye St, NW and ask that your birth date be entered into Banner and create yourself a NetID using your birthday. Wait another 24 hours to log into Blackboard.
Once you have your NetID, you can request these: Affiliates, Contractors, MFA Staff, National Security Archives Personnel, Visiting Scholars
» Only Account Sponsors Can Request GWorld Cards or NetIDs - Gives access to GWMail (Email), Blackboard, MyGW and GWorld services.
Your NetID--your GWMail address without the @gwu.edu--will be ready for Blackboard access 24 hours after it has been created.
Once you have acquired a NetID via your sponsor(s), you may request anyone of these if necessary: Alumni
» Create NetIDs using your birth date - If you are auditing a course and need a GWMail account and Blackboard access. Your NetID--your GWMail address without the @gwu.edu--will be ready for Blackboard access 24 hours after it has been created.
Once you have acquired a NetID, you may request these if required by your classes: GW Departments and Programs
» Departmental GWMail (EMail) Account | Info Student Organizations and Clubs
» GWMail (EMail) Account | Info Miscellaneous & Administrative Accounts
Most of these accounts require separate logins and passwords for access (EAS is the lone exception) which must be obtained separately.
GWMail Quota Increase For Faculty And Staff
GW faculty and staff may now request a quota increase to 100MB. Complete the form below to request your quota increase. To Delete All E-mail Accounts
Fill out the form that is linked below, with the appropriate information and fax to the number listed at the top of the form, to have the account deleted by the ISS staff. ***(This form can be filled out directly in the PDF, but can not be saved as it is a locked form. Please print the form out as soon as you complete it). *** |
| Support & Contact Info: Help Desk: (202) 994-5530 EAS Help Desk: (202) 994-5530, option 4 System Status: (202) 994-5530, option 3 Support: ITHelp Request Suggestions: suggest@gwu.edu |
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