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Effective Fall 2014, all NetID owners are required to change their password at least once per year.

Password expiration doesn't take vacation or holiday

Password expiration occurs everyday, even if it's a Sunday, if it's a holiday, or while you're on vacation.  When you are notified that it's time to change your password, please do so promptly.

FAQ

Why is SU making me change my password every year?

It's good security practice for protecting your and the University's information.  First, passwords are proliferated across systems and become vulnerable the longer they are in use.  Passwords can be stolen without your awareness and can be used to access your data (email, pay information, grades, etc.) or to pose as you in criminal activity.  Second, when you stop changing your password because you are no longer affiliated with SU, it expires and the account is automatically disabled so that it can't be hijacked.

Who is affected by the new policy for compulsory password change?

Everyone!  That is, everyone that has a NetID.

How can I find out when my password will expire?

You will be notified by email starting 30 days prior to the expiration date.  If you are concerned that you will not be connected to email for some duration in the coming year, change your password so that the expiration date will be set to one year from that day.

Do I have to wait until I'm notified to change my password?

No.  You should change your password anytime you think someone might know it.  Plus, you can change it anytime you want to.  Just go to http://its.syr.edu/netid/ and use the link to Change your Password.

Can I change my password expiration date?

Only by changing your password, at which time your expiration date will be set to one year from the day you changed your password.

How do I change my password?

Go to http://its.syr.edu/netid/ and use the link to Change your Password.