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Help using Handshake

Follow the instructions for opening your account.

Handshake was built to be student-user-friendly, and they provide a help center for students. 

If you have followed instructions (for students or alumni, as appropriate), but are not able to access your Handshake account, call us during office hours, usually M-F 8am-5pm.

Handshake was built to be student-user friendly. The Handshake help center for students provides information on questions you might have, including: