During the summer, you will receive access to the McDonough Foundations videos, which will include an introduction by the McDonough Tech Center. Topics covered will include network services and restrictions, user account configuration (e-mail routing, passwords), McDonough School of Business Technology Center services, and software recommendations. Additionally, you can sign up for 30-minute sessions to receive help with password changes, printing setup, and to ensure that your individual system is appropriately configured for the MBA program. In the meantime, below is basic information and tools you will need to get started.
NetIDs are automatically assigned, unique electronic identifiers for each authorized user at Georgetown. Your NetID is required for access to many of the systems and services you will use while at Georgetown. Having a NetID does not automatically give access to all computer systems or services.
Your NetID can be accessed through the decision letter available in your online application within one to two weeks of being admitted. If you cannot access your NetID, or if you are unable to log in or experience any difficulties, contact University Information Systems (UIS) at 202-687-4577 or via email at help@georgetown.edu for assistance. Please update your password as soon as possible to avoid the expiration of your account.
MBA students are required to have a personal laptop computer that runs the 64-bit version of Windows 10 or 11. The Technology Center also offers limited support of Apple’s macOS, including installation of Windows 11 virtual machines on both Intel and Silicon chip MacBooks, contingent on assessment of your computer hardware.
Additionally, please note that the Technology Center will only support machines that are running English versions of these platforms. If you are going to buy a new computer, we strongly recommend that you buy a PC.
For more information on recommended vendors, hardware requirements, software, and operating systems, visit McDonough Computer Requirements.