All about Passwords
Default passwords:
uwec?#### ( Example: uwec?1234 )
Lowercase uwec then a ? question mark and then replace the #### with your pin number and NO SPACES.
Changing your password
Changing your password affects your email password and university logon password.
Valid passwords will have to meet these minimum requirements:
- Be at least eight(8) characters in length
- Contain characters from three(3) of the following four(4) categories:
- English uppercase characters (A through Z)
- English lowercase characters (a through z)
- Base 10 digits (0 through 9)
- Non-alphabetic characters (for example, !, $, #, %)
- Password cannot contain significant portions of the user's account name or full name
https://users.uwec.edu/changepassword/aexp2b.asp
Or if you are on campus, go to a windows machine and sign in then use the Ctrl + Alt + Delete and go to change password.
For complete instructions :
http://www.uwec.edu/help/WinXP/wxp-basics.htm#Passwords
Resetting your password to default
Resetting your university logon password changes your password to lowercase uwec and a ? question mark and then your UWEC PIN with no spaces.
( Example: uwec?1234 )
To reset your password:
https://users.uwec.edu/resetpassword/reset.asp
Please remember to change your password as soon as you can from this default format.
Changing your PIN
You can change your PIN through the BLUGOLD system.
NOTE: Changing your PIN does NOT change your university logon password.
If you have forgotten your PIN:
Students - Contact the Registrar's office.
Staff/Faculty - Contact the Human Resources department.
Changing your username
Your UW Eau Claire computer username is only changeable under specific special circumstances. Check the UWEC Username Change Policy for details.
