IT Orientation

 

Welcome to the Goizueta Business School! This site will help new members of our community with the following:

• Setting up accounts
• Configuring devices
• Learning more about available IT resources

Table of Contents:

- Pre-start preparation
- Checklist
- FAQ
- Feedback

For additional information about specific tasks or resources not covered here, take a look at our wiki.

For any questions or issues while using this site please request assistance by requesting assistance through our main page or call us at (404) 727-0581.
 
Thank you for choosing the Goizueta Business School and we look forward to working with you!

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Pre-start preparation:

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Computer requirements for students
This will give you recommendations on how to get your computer ready for the coursework you will do here at GBS.

Configure accounts and services
Here are six tasks you must complete before your first day.

Optional: add your email account to mobile devices: Android  iOS

Below is a list of some common resources available for use. Links to more services can be seen on the left side of this page.

Resouces for GBS users
Canvas​	​Cloud Storage
eReserves	Skype for Business
Study.net	Yammer
Business Library	Office 365 basics
Computing Labs and Meeting Rooms​	​Student Discounts

 

 

   

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Checklist:

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Here's a quick checklist to make sure you're ready for the start of the year

Common Tasks	How to complete task​
Have you completed your enrollment with Duo?	Click here for instructions for enrolling
​​Have you checked your new email account?​	Click here to access your email through the Outlook Web App
Have you selected an email alias?	Click here for instructions on configuring your alias
​Have you uploaded your EmoryCard photo?	​Click here for instructions (see bottom of page)
​Have you updated your Emory password?	Click here to go to the Emory Password site​
​Student Tasks	​How to complete task
Do you have a computer running Windows 7, 8, or 10?	Click here for info about running Windows
Have you downloaded and installed JMP (not required for all student courses)?	Click here to download JMP through Software Express You will need to accept the license agreements then scroll down towards the bottom of the page to click download next to SASJMP13.exe for Windows or SASJMP-13.dmg for Mac OS X
Have you purchased and installed DecisionTools (not required for all student courses)?	Click here for info about purchasing DecisionTools (see lower portion of the page)

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Frequently Asked Questions:

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Accounts

Your email address will allways be yourusername@emory.edu. If your username is hwinsto, your email address is hwinsto@emory.edu. An email alias is simply a "label" that, when emailed, routes messages to our email address. For example, if your alias is harold.winston@emory.edu, emails sent to that will be routed to hwinsto@emory.edu -- the actual email address. Emails sent from that account will appear to be sent from harold.winston@emory.edu.

Yes. 

1. First, go to the Demographic Information>Names tab in OPUS to change your preferred first name.  It will take 24 hours for the change to process in Emory systems.
   • NOTE: To change your last name the Notification of Name Change form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.  Official documents will need to be presented for approval.
2. After the 24 hours has passed, follow the instructions below to select your new email address with your preferred name (NOTE: You must be on campus to follow the steps below)
• Login to https://mynetid.emory.edu
• Click on Work Dashboard
• Select Make a Process Request
• Click Continue
• Click Select an Email Name
• If your preferred firstname is not available in the dropdown menu login to OPUS to update your preferred name
• Go to the Demographic Information>Names tab in OPUS to change preferred first name (takes 24 hours to change)
• To change your last name the Notification of Name Change form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.  Official documents will need to be presented for approval.

​No, GBS members are not allowed to automatically forward messages out of our Office 365 email system.

You will have access to Office 365 email, OPUS, MBA portal sites, Blackboard, Business Library, and EmoryUnplugged (Emory's wireless network).

Emory recently approved a new enterprise password policy which is available on the Emory policy website at http://policies.emory.edu/5.15.  Some of the main highlights are below:

• Password Change Interval – Passwords must be changed at least once every 365 days
• Password Length – Passwords must be between 9 and 30 characters in length
• Password Complexity – Passwords must contain at least 2 alphabetic characters (A-Z, a-z) and at least 2 non-alphabetic characters (spaces, numerals, punctuation, and/or special characters)
• Password Constraints – Userid/NetID cannot be part of the password, no more than 2 consecutive characters can be identical, and the password cannot match any of the previous 24 passwords used with the account

To change your Emory password login to http://mypassword.emory.edu/sspr.  You will need to change the initial password to have access to all Emory student resources. For additional information, see Emory's site on this topic here: http://it.emory.edu/password/

No.  All student email accounts (@emory.edu) will be deactivated within 2 to 6 months after graduation depending on your final semester term.  It is the student's responsibility to archive any emails and/or files from their account prior to leaving Emory, and it is recommended to create an auto reply to your inbox prior to graduation.  Students have the option to sign up for a permanent forwarding alumni "address" (@alumni.emory.edu) which can be forwarded to a non-Emory email address.  This forwarding address is NOT an email account nor is it linked to any emails received or sent from your @emory.edu account.  The Emory alumni forwarding address is a good way to keep in touch with recruiters and alumni after graduation when you no longer have access to your @emory.edu address.

Hardware 

Yes, you can use a Mac at Goizueta provided that you have installed Windows 7, 8, or 10 and have Office 2013 or 2016 installed there as well. There will be programs required for your courses that can only run in a Windows environment.  See the Computer Requirements section for more information.

Yes, please visit the Emory bookstore to browse the technology hardware and software items available to students. Additionally, some vendors and manufacturers provide discounts if you log in with an email address that ends with .edu. Check with them individually as their offerings frequently change.

Yes. The Windows 8 or 10 tablet can be a great alternative to using a laptop at Goizueta. An iPad is a great device, but will not be able to print or run most of the programs you need for our courses. Consider it a useful accessory, not a computer replacement.

 

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