03.01.2006

Computer Accounts - Students

Setting up your Universal Account

Below are instructions on how to set up your Universal Account.  This account will be used for accessing:

• MyWestern- Email, Web Page Host, and File Storage
• Blackboard e-Education Platform
• Computer Labs
• Student Modem Pool
• Wireless Network

Note: Students are required to read their MyWestern e-mail messages regularly because official university correspondence will be delivered to their MyWestern mailboxes.

• How to Activate Your Universal Account (pdf) - instructions on how to activate.
• Account Activation Program - use this program to activate from off-campus.

Changing your Universal Account Password

If you know your current password and would like to change it, please go to the Universal Account Password Change website.

If you don't know your password, or it stops working, please stop by the ATUS Help Desk, Haggard Hall 145, with picture ID and they can reset your password.

If you have any questions, please contact the ATUS Help Desk at 360-650-3333 or helpdesk@wwu.edu.