The Dental College of Georgia considers it essential to train DMD students in the use of computers to prepare them for the practice of dentistry. While most students already own a computer with or without the laptop requirement, the requirement assures that all student computers meet certain minimum technical requirements. This consistency simplifies troubleshooting and support and assures a level playing field for all students in the program.
IT Orientation Checklist for The Dental College of Georgia
Technical Support
If you need additional technical support or have trouble with your password, please contact the IT Helpdesk.

1. Confirm Your Computer or Laptop Meets System Requirements

2. Obtain a Campus Net ID / Reset Your Password/Change Password
To find your NetID and email address, contact the IT Help Desk at (706) 721-4000. Your NetID is the portion of your email address before @augusta.edu (for example, if your email is ttoothbrush@augusta.edu, your NetID is ttoothbrush)
You can now access and log in using your default temporary password formatted as follows: Capitalized Last Initial + 9-Digit Social Security Number (no spaces or dashes) + ! (for example, S198467890!)
You must update your password every 180 days. When prompted to change your password, or if you forget it, visit and select Forgot My Password. Your new password must contain at least 8 characters: one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character. You cannot use the @ symbol. If you encounter an issue logging in, please contact the IT Help Desk.

4. Prepare Your Laptop for use with Campus Secure Wireless Network
Prior to attempting to connect to the AU-Secure or eduroam wireless network, you will need to confirm the following:
5. Get Ready for Citrix: Rename Computer with Provider ID
The DCG uses Citrix, a desktop/laptop application, to deliver dental management software such as and As part of the its security protocol, Citrix references the computer name on each device that connects, making it necessary for users to utilize a specific naming convention that includes each user's provider number.
Please note that as of October 2023 Apple released an update to iPads and iPhones that prevents Axium usage through Citrix.
Step 1: Obtain Provider Number
Step 2: Change Computer Name
In order to download and install Citrix, your personal computer will need to be renamed to:[AxiUm Provider Number]-[CITRIX] (±ð³æ²¹³¾±è±ô±ð…RZ0099-CITRIX).
6. Set Up and Install Citrix
In your browser, go to the Citrix Login Screen by typing the URL . You can also access Citrix via . .
* For Mac OSX to install: Apple menu > System Preferences… > Security & Privacy > General tab - unlock file - choose Anywhere - lock file
If using Citrix off-campus, a multifactor authentication (MFA) account setup is required.
7. Access Desire2Learn Learning Management System (D2L)
Log into at using your net ID (lower case) and password. Upon logging into D2L, review video tutorials linked under Student Assistance on the homepage to make sure you are ready to use AU’s learning management system for your first day of class.
8. Download & Install Available Software
Download and install the recommended software products below. Additional products are listed on the DCG Recommended Software webpage as well as the website.
9. Ensure Mobile Device Compliance
Read the Mobile Device Encryption & Compliance Policy and make sure your mobile devices (smart phone, tablet, iPad, etc) are in compliance.

10. Get familiar with my.augusta.edu/dcg, the DCG Resources Site
is Âé¶¹AV's internal web portal that provides a single point of access to a variety of content and core services. The DCG maintains a site that includes access to DCG policies, schedules and academic materials and resources. This site required login with Net ID and password. If you need additional technical support, please contact the IT Helpdesk.