All alumni will appear in McDonogh Connect with name and graduation year as well as their contact, education, and employment information. All information is public unless made private by the user.
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Parents
Parents of current McDonogh students may sign up for website accounts. Signing up for an account allows a parent to access the online directory, DASH, and your customized parent Personal Page.
Alumni
Alumni can create an account in order to take advantage of McDonogh Connect or Pledgemail.
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McDonogh Connect
Welcome to the all new McDonogh Connect!
McDonogh Connect combines an updated alumni networking platform with our career resource program to create one powerful tool! McDonogh Connect will help you to:
- Find and reconnect with former classmates
- Advance your career by making new professional connections
- Post or view job opportunities and internships
- Offer mentoring to current students and recent graduates
Get Started
Visit connect.mcdonogh.org and use your primary email address to request access. Once you’ve logged in, you can choose to set up a password or to connect your Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn account for easy access. Once you have selected your mentoring preferences, you can start searching the directory for classmates or finding mentors in your career field.
Download the App
Android:
Step 1: Go to App Store and search for ‘McDonogh Connect’
Step 2: Download app
Step 3: Sign in/register
iOS:
Step 1: Go to App store and search for ‘Graduway Community’
Step 2: Download app
Step 3: Search for institution name
Step 4: Sign in/register
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@mcdonogh.org.
FAQ
Are all of my classmates listed in McDonogh Connect? What information is public?
How do I make my information private?
All information (name, graduation year, contact details, and education and employment information) is public unless made private by the user. To make your information private, click on the small menu arrow next to your profile photo and select ‘settings’. Then select the ‘privacy’ tab and select your privacy preferences.
I’m not interested in all of the mentoring options, but McDonogh Connect preselects them for me. Why?
One of the main benefits of McDonogh Connect is the mentoring feature. To ensure that we build a robust network of mentors, the buttons are pre-checked. However, it only takes a few seconds to uncheck them based on your preferences. You can check as many or as few as you like.
What will McDonogh School do with my personal information that is public on McDonogh Connect?
Any information contained in your McDonogh Connect profile will be used to update the information the McDonogh currently has for you in your alumni profile.
Does McDonogh Connect have a search feature?
Yes. Users can search by name, grad year, degree, key word, and more.
Can anyone access McDonogh Connect?
No. Alumni who are in good standing with McDonogh School are able to automatically log into McDonogh Connect using their primary email address. All other users must be authenticated by the McDonogh Connect administrator before they can gain access. The approval process takes 24-48 hours.
Can McDonogh Connect users use the information contained in McDonogh Connect for business purposes?
No. The content and directory information contained in McDonogh Connect is for use by registered/ authorized users only and should be used for non-commercial, non-solicitation, and non-political personal communication between individuals. Use of this information in any other way is strictly prohibited and may result in revocation of directory access or legal action as appropriate. Directory information may not be used by anyone other than the authorized user viewing it and may not be distributed or sold.
Who do I contact if I have technical issues?
For tech support, email support@connect.mcdonogh.org. For issues related to account approval or site content, send an email to alumni@mcdonogh.org.
What are the benefits of logging in with LinkedIn or Facebook?
Logging in with LinkedIn or Facebook speeds up the login process. This option allows you to easily connect profiles you've already set up through the other social platforms. This also allows you to see what other alumni in your social networks are using our platform, as well as invite your fellow alumni to join.
I updated my information, but it's not appearing that way in my profile.
Each section on the ‘update your profile’ page has its own individual ‘update’ button. You must click this button for each section you update before clicking ‘I'm done updating’ when you're finished.
How do I sync up with my social media accounts so the information appears in my McDonogh Connect profile?
When logged into the platform, click on the small menu arrow next to your profile photo and select ‘settings’. Then select the ‘account’ tab and click ‘connect’ to sync your accounts.
What if I don't have a LinkedIn or Facebook account?
You can log in using an email address. If it is an email address we have on file, you will be automatically approved. If we don't have the updated contact information, your approval will be pending, and the alumni office will verify your information. You should receive approval notice within one business day.
I graduated from another school that uses a directory similar to McDonogh Connect. Can I access both directories with my sign on information?
Directory services offered by different institutions through Graduway (the company that partnered with McDonogh to create McDonogh Connect) are not merged together. The McDonogh Connect directory only contains McDonogh alumni and seniors. However, users can sign into each of their Graduway-created alumni directories using one ID and password via their social media accounts (Facebook and LinkedIn).