AccessID and accounts

Account access, password reset, account management, and more.

Articles (17)

Connecting an ORCID ID research identity to Wayne State account

This article explains how to connect your ORCID iD to your Wayne State account through Academica, allowing you to link your research identity with university systems.

Creating a new employee account and access for university-managed computers

This article explains how to request a computer login (Active Directory account) for new users, including who can submit the request and authorization requirements.

How and when technology access is granted to students, faculty, staff and affiliates

This article explains how and when users gain or lose access to Wayne State IT services based on their student or employee status, with details provided in linked onboarding and offboarding PDF guides.

How can I reset my son/daughter/spouse/other relative's AccessID password?

This article explains how FERPA requires student permission before anyone else can reset their AccessID password.

How do I use my firstname.lastname email address?

This article explains how to use your automatically assigned firstname.lastname email address at Wayne State University. It covers how to set it as your preferred email address, how WSU uses it for communication and directory listings, and clarifies that it is an additional address

How to change, reset or sync an AccessID password

How to use self-service password reset

How to forward Wayne State email

How to forward your WSU email to another email address, such as gmail, yahoo, etc.

How to request, access and manage a Guest ID

This article provides information about how Wayne State employees can request and manage Guest IDs for non-WSU individuals who require temporary access to university systems. It outlines eligibility, the request process, available services, and renewal requirements.

How to set and manage a preferred name

This article explains what a Preferred Name is at Wayne State and provides instructions for updating it through Academica, including important notes about where it is and isn’t used.

Reasons why a Wayne State account (AccessID, Academica, etc.) may be disabled and how to get help

Academica accounts at Wayne State may be disabled for reasons such as too many failed login attemps, recent password change.

Requesting and managing a Group ID account

This article provides information about requesting and managing a Group ID at Wayne State. It covers eligibility requirements, how to submit a request, and responsibilities for maintaining the account.

Retiree AccessIDs and services

Retirees' access to email.

Single Sign On or SSO for Wayne State websites

This article explains how Wayne State’s Single Sign On (SSO) system works, allowing users to access multiple university applications with one AccessID login.

Using the resource menu in Academica to access university resources

This article explains how students and employees can access links to WSU systems and services through the Resources section in Academica, based on their role.

What is my WSU email address?

This article explains the different types of Wayne State University email addresses available to users.