Your Computing ID and Accounts
One of the very first things you'll need to do as an incoming student (including undergraduate, graduate, professional & continuing education students) is activate your new UVa computing ID, which will contain your initials, a numeral, then one or two letters, like mst3k. The process outlined below will automatically set you up with your computing ID, enabling you to:
- Sign into your email account;
- Store your files securely online and access Web publishing through the Home Directory Service; and
- Log into lab computers on Grounds through Eservices.
The Activation Process
There are 4 steps in the activation process, and you can complete them all online:
- Read through the Responsible Computing Handbook and/or watch the brief Responsible Computing Video, “When I go to UVa...” to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals.
- Complete the Responsible Computing Quiz with a score of 100% (There are no trick questions.)
- Agree to abide by our responsible computing policies, then obtain and memorize your UVa computing ID and password.
- Log in and start computing! You may want to request a University email account with the vendor of your choice.
Note: Once you get your new password, don't give it to anyone, not even a parent. If you write it down, keep it in a safe place, and don't keep it with your computing ID.
You may change your password, but if you do, know that changing the password for one account does not automatically change the password for your other accounts.