Listed below are the accounts that University Technology Services offers for access to our various services. In addition, links to the account request forms are available below, in the Account Access section of this page. Contact the UTS Helpdesk for assistance.
Security Statement
By accessing Banner and other university-provided password protected systems, you agree to the following security statement:
You are entering a secure area. Please do not share your ID or password, as you are responsible for changes made with your ID and permission.
All students, alumni, faculty, staff and guests are expected to use information-technology resources in compliance with University policies. Please read through policies at the Policies and Guidelines on the left, particularly Policy #860 Information Security.
Execution of scripts or otherwise attempting to circumvent standard login procedures is not permitted by policy.
All university employees are reminded that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the release of any student information (except information classified as directory information) to any person outside the university community or to any university personnel without a legitimate educational reason to know. In addition, there are OU students who have requested that even directory information about them not be released. These students will appear in BANNER with the message, "Warning: Information about the person is confidential." Also, the word, "CONFIDENTIAL" appears.
Account Access
Accounts used at the university are:
NetID: This is a primary account used for network access, e-mail (both as a login and as an e-mail address), MySAIL access and as the single-signon identity. No form is required for access.
ADMNET: This is a domain access account used by employees to access specific administrative protected resources including enterprise systems such as SunGard Banner and administrative printing. Faculty members and instructors use their ADMNET usernames and passwords to log onto classroom computers. Completion of a form to access is required.
SunGard Banner: This is the university enterprise resourcing planning system. Completion of a form for access is required.
The OU Web Forms Menu is a common repository for administrative forms.
OU NetID Network Access and Computing Account
All active OU students, faculty, and staff are entitled to have an OU
NetID network access and computing account. To activate your account,
visit NetID Profile website and click the heading Obtain Your Account.
The NetID account will remain active while your relationship to the university is active.
- Student NetID accounts are created when students are admitted to
the university. Student accounts will be deleted if a student has not
registered for one year.
- Faculty NetID accounts are expired one year after termination of
employment, unless an active status is maintained by emeritus status or
by approval of the Office of the Provost.
- Staff NetID accounts are expired once their employment is terminated.
- Departments may sponsor official guests with a relationship to the university. Sponsorships must be renewed annually.
- All accounts are removed 30 days after a person is recorded as deceased.
If you do not know your password or wish to reset your password, you can visit the NetID Profile website at https://netid.oakland.edu/. To manage your NetID password, please review these guidelines:
Network Password Management Guidelines
NetID services include:
- Network Access
- You can access the University network, including Grizznet and the wireless network.
- E-mail
- You can send and receive e-mail using your NetID account. Your e-mail address is account_name@oakland.edu.
You can check e-mail from public, home, or office computers. The
preferred client for e-mail access is the Web-based interface at https://webmail.oakland.edu/. For information on how to configure other e-mail clients for use with your account, visit the E-mail Services section of the UTS website.
- MySAIL portal access.
- Moodle access.
- University Technology Services Helpdesk System.
ADMNET Account - Classroom and Domain Access
The Oakland University ADMNET domain account provides access to the
administrative domain. Oakland University constituents need to login to a
domain to obtain access to services, shares, and privileges. Faculty require an ADMNET account to use classroom computers installed in the lectern station. Accounts
are terminated upon employment termination. To manage your ADMNET
password, please review these guidelines:
Network Domain Password Management Guidelines
Once you have requested and obtained an account, your confirmation
form will contain information to help you get started in using available
services:
- Access to SunGard Banner Forms
- Access to print SunGard Banner data
- Access to shares for ADMNET users
- Access to classroom computers for faculty and instructors
SunGard Banner Account
Active OU faculty and administrative staff who, as part of their
duties, need access to university information in the SunGard Banner
system may obtain an account. When all form completion requirements are
met, access is granted. Access to the SunGard Banner system is
governed by strict guidelines. Oakland University takes measurable steps
to ensure that information is protected and that those with access to
information understand the rights and privacy of all constituents of the
university. To manage your Banner password, please review these
guidelines:
Banner Password Management Guidelines
How Do I Change my Banner Password?
Banner Password Expiration
Banner accounts are terminated following this Termination Process.
July 2011