Below are resources you will need to become familiar with to participate in the MSW program.

In addition, please become familiar with the computing policies at IU (website link).
You may also want to learn about best practices (website link) for securing your computer, accounts, and the data stored on them.

Email Account

Create your IU Email account. Visit the Email@IU Knowledge Base webpage for detailed instructions.

Note: Please check and communicate via your University Exchange Account regarding all academic matters. MSW Direct cannot respond to messages sent from your personal email account as this could be construed as a violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (website link).

CAS and Two-Step Login (Duo) at IU

Central Authentication Service (CAS) allows students and faculty to access multiple IU computing systems with a single entry of their username and password. As an extra security measure to protect sensitive data and prevent phishing and other online scams, all CAS logins will now require Two-Step Login (Duo). This means that in addition to entering your username and password to access CAS, you will need to confirm your login with a Duo enrolled device (e.g., your smartphone or tablet). These "getting started" instructions (website link) explain how to enroll your device with Two-Step Login (Duo).

Required Software Downloads

It is strongly recommended that you only use Google Chrome (website link) for all IU-related software for both Mac and PC.
Download or update the latest PDF reader from Adobe (website link). Note: Unchecked optional addition add-ons, software, etc. may take more time to install.
Microsoft Office 365 is essential to prepare and read document in your courses, and it is available to you for free at IUware. Please note: You cannot download this software until you are enrolled in your courses.
- For PC (website link), choose "Office Tools", "Office 365"
- For Mac (website link), choose "Office Tools", "Office 365"
Pulse Secure configures your computer to connect to the IU network from an off-campus or wireless network connection. This utility is required to access certain IU materials. Please note: You cannot download this software until you are enrolled in your courses.
- For PC (website link), choose "Network & Printing", "Pulse Secure"
- For Mac (website link), choose "Network & Printing", "Pulse Secure"
- Instructions (website link) for connecting to IU's SSL VPN