The W&J user ID and password combination is required for access to all W&J network services including network log on, email, WebAdvisor, VPN and most administrative and academic systems. The W&J password policy is intended to protect user accounts from unauthorized access. This policy applies to all W&J network account holders.
Account holders are required to change their network password every six months. The password may be changed in advance of the six month expiration time frame to ensure the account holder's service is uninterrupted. Passwords must be changed from an on-campus computer.
Passwords are always considered private and confidential and should be protected at all times. All account holders are responsible for protecting and maintaining their own network password, and the password for any other accounts they are assigned. The following guidelines are strongly recommended.
- A password must be at least eight characters in length. Passwords may be longer, and should include at least one alphabetic and one numeric character.
- Symbols and special characters such as !, @, #, $, and % can also be used to improve the security strength of the password.
- New passwords should be significantly different from previous passwords.
- Never use your username, any part of your name, or any other obvious identifying characteristic like initials, birth date, telephone number, street address, social security or ID number, license plate number, name of a family member, pet, etc...
- Never write down your password or divulge it to anyone including coworkers and supervisors.
For added security, passwords can be changed more frequently than the required six month interval. Passwords should always conform to the above standards. If you suspect your password has been compromised you should immediately change it, and then notify the ITS Helpdesk. Certain services, such as Blackboard may require an additional password change.
On-line instructions for changing your password are available. If you have any questions in regard to this process please contact the HelpDesk
Instructions for changing your password from off-campus can be found here
Password Policy
