New Student Usernames (Email Addresses)
Reading the documentation should help, remember that although we have standardized on the Username
for the various systems (CatID for MyUNIverse and Email, Active Directory [authorization for using the SCCs], etc.)
these systems are separate and have separate passwords and password schemes. Initially students enter
MyUNIverse via their Username and their default password. Your email account is
activated 2-3 days before your orientation date or when you register, whichever occurs sooner.
For information about the CatID, Click
HERE.
- Changing Username (self-selected within MyUNIverse) is not activated until the next day
following selection, therefore, continue to use the original until the next day. Also, avoid using
your old Username that evening from 11 p.m. through 4 a.m.
To lookup your student Username (this is the portion of your email address before @uni.edu) - Click
HERE
- Although active the following day, some directory lookups may not display the new Username
until days later after updates are made throughout the various systems.
- Your New Username Email CatID password is retained from the original.
*NOTE* - Your MyUNIverse account and your Email account are separate accounts but
both use the CatID.
If you are having problems getting into MyUNIverse, review the
Authentication FAQ.
*NOTE* - If you select a new Username after orientation, you must continue to use your
computer-assigned Username until the next day.
Advice, choose your Username professionally, remembering that the Username (e-mail address) will likely be sent to family members, friends, prospective employers, etc. Because Usernames must conform to the most stringent limitations of all systems in use at UNI, the following will govern the format of selections:
- The length must be no greater than 8 characters.
- The first character must be a lowercase letter and all other characters must be lowercase letters or numbers. Although some systems may translate Usernames to uppercase, it should always be entered in lowercase. Punctuation marks, spaces, and other special characters / symbols may not be used.
- The Username must not conflict with any current or past Username.
Additional Information:
ITS has begun the migration to a consistent Username/CatID for student access to most computer systems
on campus. Students can take advantage of the opportunity to modify their assigned Username to one
of their own choosing.
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