Apple Account Guidance for Incoming Students - updated July 2026
Apple Account Guidance for Incoming Students
Strake Jesuit has historically recommended that incoming students create a new Apple Account using their school email. If your son already has an Apple Account, this isn't necessary — he can simply continue using it.
We're currently seeing an issue where new Apple Accounts can't be created using a school email address (@mail.strakejesuit.org). This is due to Apple's own account security measures and is outside of our control.
Please follow these steps:
If your son already has an Apple Account, use that one — no need to create a new one with a school email.
If your son doesn't have an Apple Account (or you'd like a separate one for school), create it using a personal email — Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook all work. You can change the associated email to his school address afterward if you'd like.
If you run into any trouble, email techteam@strakejesuit.org and we'll help you with the process.
Your son must arrive at Freshman Orientation with an Apple Account ready to use. Please complete this step beforehand.