Network and Printing

Wireless Networks

The campus wireless network provides wireless Internet connectivity across all campus buildings and some outdoor areas. Visit the interactive map to see all Wi-Fi access points on campus. GGC provides three wireless network options.

eduroam

eduroam allows students, researchers and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across their own campus and when visiting other participating institutions by simply opening their laptop Representatives from other USG institutions can use eduroam while on the GGC campus.

Connect to eduroam (Windows)
Connect to eduroam (Mac OS)
Participating eduroam institutions

GGC Wireless

Secondary wireless network available to all GGC employees and students.

Connect to GGC Wireless (Windows)

Connect to GGC Wireless (Mac OS)

GGC Guest

Recommended wireless network available for use by guests on the GGC campus. GGC Guest is intended to address the short-term access needs of campus guests. It is not intended for GGC employees and students.

GGC Res Life

A Private Pre‑Shared Key (PPSK) network is a secure Wi‑Fi network that allows individual devices and users to connect using unique, device‑specific passkeys on a single network. Housing uses a PPSK network to support the connection of devices such as gaming consoles, smart TVs, printers, and other personal technology that may not be compatible with standard campus wireless authentication.

Connect to Housing PPSK Network

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A virtual private network (VPN) creates a secure, encrypted connection between your device and another network over the internet. It helps protect your data by masking online activity and reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

How VPN Is Used at GGC

The GGC VPN allows students and employees to securely connect to the campus network from off campus. Some GGC systems and services require VPN access when used remotely
VPN supports safe access to files, systems, and resources while working or studying outside campus

Using VPN helps ensure your data remains secure when accessing GGC resources from remote locations, such as home or public networks.

Install GlobalProtect (GGC-managed Mac) Install Global Protect (Personal devices) Connect to GlobalProtect VPN (Mac) Install GlobalProtect (GGC-managed Windows) Install GlobalProtect (Personal devices) Connect to GlobalProtect VPN (Windows) Acceptable Use Policy

Network Printing (Claw Print)

Multifunction printing, copying, and scanning Ricoh devices are available to GGC employees and students at specific locations across the campus. These multifunction devices are jointly managed and supported by Information Technology and Auxiliary Services.

Printing for Students

Students must have Cave Cash loaded on their Claw Card in order to print. The cost of printing is $0.10 per page for black and white and $0.25 per page for color printing.

Printing for Staff

GGC Ricoh Secure Printing is a GGC provided service used by employees to print, copy and scan documents. When printing sensitive or private data select printers that are located in secure locations.