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	What is a Global ID?
	How do I find my Global ID and password?
	What systems can I access with my Global ID and Password?
	Can I change my Global ID?
	Can I change my password?
	I am a new student; do I have a Global ID?
	I am a new faculty/staff member; what do I do to receive a Global ID?

What is a Global ID?

The Global ID uniquely identifies you as a CMU student or faculty/staff member. The Global ID is used to authenticate with many different systems including email and the CMU Portal. The Global ID is typically the first five letters of your last name, a number, your first and then your middle initial.

How do I find my Global ID and password?

First, try visiting the site: Set/Change Password and View Global ID
Alternatively, you can contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk, Park Library 101.

What systems can I access with my Global ID and Password?

By default, all students, staff, and faculty have access to email, dial-up access from home, the CMU Portal, and a MySite within the portal. Your Global ID will be the same for each of these systems; your passwords may vary. Aside from the default systems, most of the main systems on campus use the Global ID for authentication. You can call the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk located in Park Library 101 if you have any questions regarding a password for a particular system.

Can I change my Global ID?

The Global ID can not be changed. This ID uniquely identifies you on the network.

Can I change my password?

You can quickly change your password by clicking on the My Email / Logins button at the top left of this page, then selecting the My Account / CHANGE PASSWORD option. If you need assistance changing a password within a different program, please contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk located in Park Library 101.

I am a new student; do I have a Global ID?

After you have been accepted for admission to CMU, you will be assigned a Global ID. If you are a new student, this information will be given to you within your tuition information. You can also contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk located in Park Library 101 to obtain your Global ID and password.

I am a new faculty/staff member; what do I do to receive a Global ID?

Faculty and staff members who are listed as employed in the SAP system will have Global IDs automatically created for them. If you have had a Global ID in the past, it will remain the same even if you leave and return to the University. If you do not know your Global ID and/or password, you can contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk located in Park Library 101.

For additional assistance, contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@cmich.edu or (989) 774-3662.