FAQ: How do I choose an acceptable password?

Your password must meet these minimum requirements:

Level-1 password:
  • Use 9 or more characters.
  • Have all of these: lowercase letters, uppercase letters, and numerals.
  • Must not:
    • be the same as your Level-2 password.
    • be a word or simple phrase or contain four numbers in ascending or descending order (for example, 1234 or 8765).
    • use parts of your name.
    • contain "blank" or any of the following special characters: " ' - / \ ! # * % & ^ = .

Level-2 password:

  • Level-2 password cannot be the same as your Level-1 password.
  • Password is not case sensitive.
  • Must at least 6 characters long.
  • Must include at least 2 numbers.
  • Cannot include more than 4 numbers.
  • Must not repeat any character sequentially more than 2 times.
  • Must have at least 3 unique characters.
  • Must not include part of your name or username.
  • Must not include a common word or commonly used sequence of characters.

For Further Assistance:

Please contact the Service Desk at 936-8000.

Last updated: 12/18/2013