Cybersecurity Awareness Month events are an opportunity to build the skills that help you protect your accounts, recognize scams, and use technology with confidence. Events throughout October are designed to help you stay safer online, both on campus and beyond.

AI is changing cybersecurity on both sides of the equation. Join special agents from the FBI's Washington Field Office to learn how cybercriminals use AI and what you can do to protect yourself and your work.

 Learn cybersecurity by doing. This hands-on, Capture-the-Flag-style event lets you investigate real-world cyber incidents, solve challenges, and compete for prizes. No cybersecurity experience required.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month only comes once a year, but building safer digital habits is an ongoing skill. Join the CyberSafe GW community to stay connected with cybersecurity tips, learning resources, Cyber Talks, and discussions we hold throughout the year. 

Microsoft 365 is available at no additional cost, giving you a complete suite of tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Create polished presentations, analyze data, collaborate with classmates, and access your work from almost anywhere. The tools are already in your hands; now it's time to explore what's possible and make the most of your Microsoft 365 access.

Ever had a great idea for a project but needed the right tools to bring it to life? As a student, you have free access to Canva and Adobe Express creative tools to design presentations, videos, graphics, portfolios, and more.

We’ve all had moments when a new tool could save time, but figuring it out feels like the bigger task. That’s why every student has access to LinkedIn Learning, giving you the freedom to build skills when it works for your schedule. Learn a new skill, apply it to your next project, and keep building your digital toolkit.

 As a GW student, you can access specialized academic software through campus computer labs (must be on Eduroam or GW VPN to view link), library computer labs, and the Virtual Computer Lab (VCL), which lets you run Windows-based applications through your web browser. Explore additional software and tools at It.gwu.edu/software and myapps.gwu.edu and make sure you’re taking full advantage of the resources already available to you.

The myGW portal brings many of the tools you use most into one place, giving you quick access to GW Gmail, GWeb, academic records, financial aid information, account balances, important reminders, and campus shuttle tracking. Whether you're registering for classes, checking financial aid, or finding your next VEX/ Mount Vernon or VSTC Express, myGW helps you get where you need to go faster so you can focus on your success.

GW IT is here to keep you connected and help you make the most of campus technology!

GW IT Live Chat connects you with a support specialist who can help in real time. Chat with us Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., by visiting the GW IT Support page from any browser, and clicking the chat icon at the bottom of the page to start a session.

Skip the support ticket! Visit IT Help, our online knowledge base, for quick answers and guides, like what can I customize on myGW, or which wifi network is right for your devices.

Wondering if the Wi-Fi is down? Subscribe to GW Status for real‑time updates on technology services. 

While on Eduroam or GW VPN, you can find out which computer labs are open and have seats available by visiting our map.

This message was approved by the Interim Vice Provost for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.