Question

Can I have my NetID changed?

Answer

The OIT uses an automated account management system to create unique NetIDs for all new faculty, staff and students, using a combination of the individual’s legal name plus a number. There is a maximum character limit of any NetID of 8 characters.

The OIT will change the assigned NetID only in the following circumstances:

• a legal name change due to divorce or annulment
• misspelling of a legal name
• a combination of letters and/or numbers that results in an obscene or derogatory word, or that reflects negatively on the University.

Individuals must first contact the department responsible for administrative records (Human Resources for staff/faculty and Registrar for Students) to have records updated to reflect the correct name.

An individual may request only one NetID change. A NetID always must reflect an individual’s own legal name. Please see KB0011017 for an understanding of the process and expectations if a NetID change is done.

Recommended Alternative:

Faculty and staff may configure up to five additional vanity or email aliases that differ from any system-generated aliases and may change these aliases as often as they choose. Students may request a single email alias be created for them. Email aliases must never misrepresent the individual’s identity or position, contain obscene or derogatory language or language that reflects negatively on the University.

Failure to comply with this standard may result in loss of email privileges.