Student Getting Started Guide

Welcome to Davidson! This guide provides an overview of technology services commonly used by students at Davidson. If you are unable to claim your account, need help resetting your password, or have any other questions about technology at Davidson, please contact us at ti@davidson.edu or call 704-894-2900.

Claim Your Account

Incoming students receive an account claim via email or text message in mid-May. In 2023, this account claim notice will occur on May 16. Transfer students receive an account claim email the day after the Registrar enters them into the Davidson system as a student.

Account claim 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.

Davidson email is accessed through outlook.davidson.edu. You'll use your Davidson credentials to access most software and systems on campus.

Departments across campus will be communicating important information and enrollment steps to your Davidson email throughout the summer.

Before You Arrive

Please complete these tasks prior to your arrival on campus.

Email and Calendar

Access your Davidson email and calendar. Davidson email is accessed through outlook.davidson.edu.
Set up your Davidson email account on a smartphone or tablet.

Duo Two-factor Authentication

Enroll in Duo as part of your account claim process. Learn more about Duo.

SSAFER Notifications

Confirm your SSAFER notification preferences once your account is created. The SSAFER system alerts students, faculty, and staff to emergencies and provides safety instructions via text messages, emails, voice messages, and live-spoken instructions. Follow prompts from enrollment emails and/or texts to validate your communication channels in order to receive notifications. Learn more about SSAFER Notifications.

Moodle

Sign into Moodle before the semester begins to allow your account to set up before classes begin. Access Moodle using your Davidson email address and password.

Learn all about Moodle and how to get started with tech at Davidson in the Davidson Tech Basics Course.

Note: Davidson's Moodle account does not support access from the Moodle mobile app. Users who prefer an app to the mobile web interface should download the Open-LMS app.
Open LMS App Set Up Instructions

Office 365

Install Microsoft Office 365 on your personally-owned computer.

Google Workspace

Set up your Davidson Google Workspace account. Davidson uses Google Drive for file storage and sharing, but does not use Gmail for email.

Banner Self-Service

Once you have claimed your account and your email is activated, you will have access to Banner Self-Service using your Davidson email address and password. You will also set up your personal information used for SSAFER alerts through Banner.

Davidson One

Download Davidson One, an application that lets you easily access resources across Davidson in one spot. Davidson One is available for iOS, Android, and on the web. Log in with your Davidson email address and password to access the student profile. You can also access Davidson One on the web at one.davidson.edu.

LinkedIn Learning

All Davidson students have access to LinkedIn Learning—an on-demand library of instructional videos covering the latest workplace, technology, and creative skills. You can activate your LinkedIn Learning account with your Davidson email address and password.

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While On Campus

WiFi

Connect to eduroam. Connect your laptop and phone to Davidson's campus wireless network.
Connect to DavidsonDevice. Connect your streaming devices such as Chromecast, Roku, and Smart TVs. Email ti@davidson.edu to obtain the DavidsonDevice password.
Connect to DavidsonGaming. Connect your gaming devices and multi-player consoles or desktop gaming systems. Email ti@davidson.edu to obtain the DavidsonGaming password.

Printing

Install PawPrint. Get set up for Davidson's campus-wide print service.

WiFi Calling

Enable WiFi calling on your phone. Some areas of buildings on campus may have weak cell phone service depending on your network. Enabling WiFi calling can help make sure you receive important phone calls while in those areas.

What to do if you have a Laptop Emergency?

If you experience a laptop emergency, i.e., hardware failure or physical damage, T&I can provide a loaner laptop for up to two weeks while your personal device is being repaired or replaced.

If you need a laptop for a short period of time, feel free to use one of our laptop loaner kiosks.

If you’re in need of a loaner laptop, please reach out to T&I at ti@davidson.edu or 704-894-2900.

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