Off-Campus Research
Getting In via Library Proxy
- GC computer network account username/password required
- Graduate Center students, faculty, staff and recent graduates (1 year) eligible
- Same login as your GC email account
- Reset account password every 180 days
How to Access Databases
- Go to library databases
- Click on a database name
- Enter username/password
- Failure? read on
Graduate Center Computer Accounts
- New users must login and reset password
- Longtime students, faculty, and staff with suspended accounts contact the IT Helpdesk (212) 817-7300 or helpdesk@gc.cuny.edu
Reset your Password from Off Campus
Reset the password every 180 days via webmail. Change is prompted by email and login messages:
- Go to https://wa.gc.cuny.edu
- Login using your GC username and password
- Click on options in the left side menu
- Scroll down to password reset option and double click
- Type the domain "acad" in the form, then reset your password
Other Connectivity Problems?
If your web browser times out when trying to access remote resources, please call the library reference desk during at (212) 817-7077 during business hours (9-6). If you experience problems after hours call the IT helpdesk at (212) 817-7300 and describe your problem in detail.
Alternative Remote Access to GC library databases can be accomplished with Citrix, VPN, and CUNY library barcode
See the IT Support Wikki for more detailed troubleshooting advice at Remote Library Access Problems