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As a student at the University of Michigan-Flint, you are issued a UMID, a uniqname, and a UMICH password. These items grant you access to the various computing services offered by the university. You can view your computer account online using the Student Information Services (SIS). All you need to do is log into SIS, click on Personal Information, then click My Campus Computer Account. The first time you view your student account, you will be asked to set your initial password. Whenever you need to change your password, you can do so at https://password.it.umich.edu.
For assistance or any questions that you may have concerning your computer account, please contact the ITS Helpdesk. You can find the Helpdesk's contact information at the bottom of this page.
Intended Audience
This article is for the benefit of faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the University of Michigan-Flint.
Requirements
To follow this article you will need to have a current affiliation with the university and have access to your University account.
Uniqname
A uniqname is a general identifier used by the University of Michigan. Your uniqname allows you to log in to computers on campus and also provides the first part of your email address. Your uniqname and other information will be listed in U-M Ann Arbor's Online Directory at https://mcommunity.umich.edu/
Password
Your password is used in conjunction with your uniqname to grant access to computing services on campus. If you need assistance resetting your current password, bring a form of government issued photo-ID to any of the ITS Helpdesk locations or give a call to the support line at 810-762-3123.
Email Addresses
Email Addresses for UM-Flint students are as follows: uniqname@umich.edu
- You may access your email either on campus or from home using web-based email by typing http://email.umich.edu in your browser.
- The supported software for student email is Gmail. Please be aware that the size limit for sending attachments is 22 MB. For email guidelines, please consult the Electronic Communication Policy.
- Gmail and Google Drive storage capacity for students is unlimited.
Note: Messages left in your Deleted Items folder will be automatically deleted after 30 days.
Note: ITS highly recommends that you use your UM-Flint student email account to view campus-related messages and to communicate with your professors and fellow students.
Personal Directories
You have access to Google Drive as long as you have an active Google Apps account. You can find more information on this through the Google Workspace Learning Center. For more information about UM-Flint's VPN Service, refer to this article.
UMID
To help protect your privacy by keeping your social security number confidential, UM-Flint has issued identification numbers, called the UMID, for all students. The UMID is a universal number used by all UM campuses and is sometimes referred to as the EMPL ID. If you are employed by the University, this number is also used for your payroll records.
Alumni
Alumni Google Apps Account:
Alumni of the University of Michigan-Flint who have completed one term of a degree-granting program are eligible to access their UMich Google Apps account free of charge. If you graduated prior to May 2019 you may need to request a Gmail/GApps account.
Alumni Google Apps Account Includes:
For more information on Google Apps accounts visit: https://its.umich.edu/communication/collaboration/google
If you are an alumni who graduated prior to May 2019 and wish to request a Google Apps Account, please contact the ITS Helpdesk.
Registration Help
All registration at UM-Flint is done via the Internet on the Student Information Services (SIS) website. If you have forgotten your current password, and you have already supplied your Personal Security Questions then follow these simple instructions:
- Navigate to https://password.it.umich.edu
- Enter your uniqname and follow the prompts.
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or experience any issues with this article, please contact the ITS Helpdesk for assistance.
Location: 206 Murchie Science Building
Hours: go.umflint.edu/hours
Phone: (810) 762-3123
Email: flint.its.support@umich.edu