New Staff
Welcome to Georgetown! Below are technology resources you need now to help you hit the ground running.
- Make sure you can log in to your GU Gmail (Google) account.
- Add a recovery device.
- Make sure you can log in to GU applications with Duo.
- Download and install Zoom on your computer and mobile device before you need to join a meeting.
- Make sure you can sign in to Zoom on your devices.
- Review your Zoom meeting settings (background, audio, video, etc.).
- Review how Zoom meeting controls work.
- Review how to join a Zoom meeting.
- Review how to schedule and host a Zoom meeting.
- Pick up your GOCard (if you’re getting a physical GOCard).
- Set up Mobile GOCard on your iOS or Android device (if you’re eligible to get Mobile GOCard).
- Add money to your GOCard.
- Make sure you can access your classrooms, lab, or other assigned secured locations.
- Set up the SaxaNet secure GU WiFi network on your device(s) (when you’re on campus).
- Set up printing on your computer and mobile device (for when you’re on campus and need to print).
- Confirm your listing and your information in the Georgetown Directory.
- Complete your Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) Form.
- Complete all new employee tasks in GMS, Georgetown’s HR, payroll, and benefits system. (Click New Employee Onboarding Checklist on the HR New Employees page to view the GMS tasks.)