The Ins and Outs of Student Accounts: Answers to Some Common Questions

By Rick Milhollin (rickm@oregon.uoregon.edu)

At the beginning of each term, new students frequently have questions about their usernames and passwords. To help answer some of these questions before they arise, we're publishing a brief refresher course on UO account policies, along with some updated information.

How Do I Get an Account?

If you're currently enrolled as a UO student, you should already have one. Incoming students are assigned "pre-generated" usernames and passwords. Before you can use your account for the first time, however, you'll need to access your account information. You may do this in one of two ways:

1. Via DuckWeb. Using Netscape or Internet Explorer, access the DuckWeb site at http://duckweb.uoregon.edu

You must know your student ID number and your personal access code (PAC). Log in to DuckWeb and at the main menu, select the option "View UO Computing Accounts Information"

or. . .

2. Come to the Computing Center Help Desk. Bring your photo ID to the Help Desk in the Computing Center's south entry lobby, and a Help Desk consultant will give you your personalized Student Account Information sheet.

What if I Don't Have a Pregenerated Account?

If for some reason you don't have a pregenerated account, you can still use the AUTHORIZE program to get one. Here's how:

Telnet to AUTHORIZE and type "authorize" at the "Username:" prompt. Then follow the instructions as they appear on your screen. (If you don't know how to telnet, get a copy of the handout "How to Telnet" from the Computing Center Documents Room upstairs in Room 205.)

Note: If you're not registered for the current term but are registered for the next term, you may create your account 45 days after the current term began.

How Long Will My Account Stay Active?

Your UO computing account remains active as long as you're registered, and during the term immediately following your last active registration. For example, if you were registered in spring term, your account would remain active through the summer.

After the last day to add classes in each term, accounts are disabled for students who didn't register for either the current term or the previous term.