Effective in Fall 2014, each SU NetID owner will be assigned a password expiration date based on their last password change.
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How do I know the email I received about changing my password isn't spam?
Our notifications do not contain hyperlinks to any web sites, and will not ask you to do anything you shouldn't do. This will help you identify them as legitimate University communications.
Can I change my password expiration date?
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Not in all cases. Most SU systems, including MySlice, Blackboard, your SU desktop, and ITS computer lab workstations, will recognize your new password automatically. Some systems, such as Hyperion and NextStep(database connections), UC4, Versatile and R25, have a separate password and will need to be changed separately if . Test instances of enterprise systems such as Peoplesoft use a separate directory for login ("test ldap"). If you prefer to keep those the passwords for these systems in sync, they need to be changed separately.
Wireless devices such as smart phones and tablets may require that you logoff and then logon with your new password; some devices may require that you change your password in the Settings menu. If you use a third-party or device password manager (e.g., Apple Key Chain, LastPass, KeePass) you will most likely be prompted to change the saved password to the new password the first time you log in with the new password.
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