WELCOME TO CAMPUS

Get connected and ready for classes.

Set up your Cardinal Card, secure your accounts, connect your devices, and find help during move-in.

Start setupGet help

START HERE

Complete these four setup tasks

Let the student enter every password and approve every security prompt.

01

Digital Cardinal Card

Install GET Mobile, select The Catholic University of America, sign in, and follow the prompts to add your Cardinal Card to your phone.

Set up GET Mobile →
02

Duo self-service

Enroll a phone, reactivate Duo Mobile, or review your devices. Student assistants can guide you, but they cannot make administrator changes.

Open Duo self-service →
03

Google 2-Step Verification

Protect Cardinal Mail, Google Drive, Calendar, and other University Google services. Google 2-Step is separate from Duo, and both are required.

Set up Google 2-Step →
04

Microsoft 365

Download Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the other Microsoft 365 apps. Sign in with your University account and choose Provided by work or school.

Install Microsoft 365 →

CAMPUS NETWORK

Use CUA-SECURE or a wired connection.

Students should use CUA-SECURE, not CUA-GUEST. Sign in with Cardinal Credentials and accept the University certificate when prompted.

View wireless instructions →

Wired access is fastest

Each residence hall room has one active port per student. No room has more than one port per student.

Need a cable or adapter?

Ask a resident advisor or visit the Service Desk in 117 Leahy Hall.

Port not working?

Email techsupport@cua.edu with the building, room number, and a description of the failing port.

SMART TVs & GAME SYSTEMS

Register devices that cannot open a sign-in page

  1. 1
    Find the MAC address

    Look in the device's Wi-Fi, network, or system information settings.

  2. 2
    Submit the registration form

    Enter the device's Wi-Fi or Ethernet MAC address.

  3. 3
    Add the hidden network

    Enter internet in lowercase. The network does not use a password.

Open device registration form

NEED HELP?

Technology Services is ready to assist.

Bring the device and know your University username. Never share your password or approve an unexpected sign-in request.

Service Desk
117 Leahy Hall

Phone
202-319-4357 (xHELP)

Email
techsupport@cua.edu

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.