FAQs: uNID/CIS Passwords

What if I forget my uNID and password?
How do I change my password?
Why are password rules so difficult?
What does it mean to be a PeopleSoft roles user?

What if I forget my uNID and password?

You can look up your uNID and password information on the Campus Information Services website.

In most cases you can call the Campus Help Desk or the HSC ITS Help Desk to reset your password for you. If you have the Help Desk do a password reset you should be near a computer where you can login to the Campus Information Services and change your password immediately. You'll have 24 hours to do this. After that time you will be locked out of the systems and need to request another reset.

How do I change my password?

To change your password for network services or the Campus Information Services (CIS), you need to log into the CIS and choose the "Change My Password" option in the My Employee Profile box or the My Student Profile box on the page.

Why are password rules so difficult?

The University has some rules about the uNID password you choose. Keeping your password safe and hard to guess is critical to ensure that your identity isn't stolen. Think about the consequences of someone assuming your identity and hacking into a University computer system, or spreading a virus or worm across the campus network. You should never share your password with anyone. If you follow the guidelines, you can choose a password that is easy for you to remember (memorize), but hard for someone else to figure out.

What does it mean to be a PeopleSoft roles user?

Individuals with PeopleSoft Roles have a "MyPage" tab in the Campus Information Services (CIS) giving them access to sensitive information in the campus PeopleSoft system. This could include student records, human resources or payroll information, or financial and accounting data.

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