Most of the University’s systems authenticate through a system called Active Directory. That allows users to utilize the same credentials for most systems. There are a couple of exceptions to that: student email uses a separate password, as does Banner INB.
In all cases, there are three steps to accessing the UMW systems.
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All members of the UMW community access their UMW accounts with their Login ID (NetID). To find your NetID:
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You will then need to know your temporary password. |
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Change your temporary password. You must do this before logging in to any of the systems.
More comprehensive directions, and links to other ways to change your password, are available on the Resetting Your Passwords page. |
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You’re on your way! Once you know your credentials, you may then access your UMW email (Faculty / Staff: use Outlook, or see Webmail – Students: See EagleMail), Canvas, EagleNet, and other systems. |





