New User Accounts Setup
Introduction:
DSU Network Account: This account gives you access to many services offered by DSU. To keep your accounts safe, we highly recommend you create a unique password – one that you don’t use anywhere else. Some of the services that will required your DSU account are: D2L, Student Self-Service, Webmail, Outlook, Office365, wireless access, printing, IA lab, VM View and personal web space.
What you need:
New or Readmiited students will receive a Welcome Email from DSU IT Support with the information needed to setup DSU Network Account. This email contacts important information that you need to complete your account setup.
Student ID Number
DSU Network Username
DSU Email Address
Step 1: Setup your DSU Network Account
Under Setup My DSU Network Account, click on Setup Account.
Enter the verification code emailed to your external (non-DSU) email account.
You will need choose and answer three (3) security questions (or create your own question(s). click the Setup Security Answers button.
NOTE: you will need to remember these answers for password recovery.
Choose a password life option by click the radial button.
Normal Password Requirement: You must change your password every 6 months (180 days) to keep your account current and active.
Passwords may not contain your name or your username.
Passwords must be a minimum of 8 characters long.
Passwords must contain characters from three of the following categories:
Uppercase letters
Lowercase letters
Numbers
Special characters: ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * _ - + = ` | \ ( ) { } [ ] : ; " ' < > , . ? /
Long Life Password Requirements: You will not need to change your password unless your account has been compromised.
There is no requirement for the password to contain any uppercase, lowercase numbers or special characters.
Passwords must be a minimum of 20 characters long.
Enter your password according to your choice requirements and then click Reset My Password.
NOTE: If you do not meet requirements, you will not move on to the next screen and will receive a “Please meet the Password Requirement” message. Try again.
Continue to Step 2.