The SouthwesternID is a campus UserID and password in a central authentication directory.  This directory enables authentication to multiple campus computer systems.

Benefits:

• Ensures strong, consistent password policies as required by auditors and regulatory agencies
• Reduces user and administrative burdens due to multiple IDs, passwords and policies
• Reduces user disruption due to forgotten passwords
• Provides a foundation for self-service password resets 24x7
  

Currently, the following systems are linked to the SouthwesternID authentication directory.

• Mednet File and Print
• GroupWise Email
• SWMED Windows Domain/Active Directory
• Campus wireless access
• Remote Access - VPN & dialup
• OAS/HRMS web applications
• Personal Benefits via web
• Online Training
• Faculty Directory (for updates)
• Parking Services Web Page
• Medical Student Web Curriculum
• Critical Watch Vulnerability Scanner

Future Additions:

• Epic
• Other systems

Some systems or access methods do not provide notification of pending password expirations.  See the Password Expiration Information page for additional info. 

To subscribe to email notices of pending SouthwesternID password expiration, Click Here!  (See detailed instructions if needed).

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Last Updated 10/27/2006