College of Engineering Password Change - Allows you to change your PSU Engineering access account password

New User Request Form - A PDF form used to apply for a new PSU Engineering access account

Things to Consider When Choosing A Password:

The College of Engineering requires that you change your access password at least once every 6 months. This may seem bothersome at first, but it really is one of the best methods to ensure that your password remains secure. It is mandatory to create a password that follows these criteria:

• A password must contain at least 6 characters.
• A password must contain at least 3 of the 4 types of characters (upper-case, lower-case, numbers, and punctuation).
• A new password must not match your last 5 passwords.
• A password must not contain your first name, last name, or user ID.

Password Creation Suggestions:

The following password creation suggestions follow the guidelines outlined above:

• Abbreviate a common and easy to remember phrase and add some memorable numeric value to it:
  • Example: "I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag" = IPA74ttf (where 74 can be the year a relative was born)
• Combine the initials of someone you know well and a date that is associated with them (NOT your own)
  • Example: Month/Initials/Day = 11tWm26 (note that one of the charaters is upper-case)
• Combine the initials of two relatives with some sort of anniversary or memorable date:
  • Example: 1st initials (upper-case), MM/YY, 2nd initials (lower-case) = EB1125tb

Any initials used in passwords should NEVER be your own.

NOTE: If you are using a non-Windows operating system or you currently have messaging turned off, you will not receive alerts to change your password every 6 months. Instead, you will be sent an e-mail reminder to change your password. Otherwise, an automated alert window will pop up prompting you to change it.

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