Policy Library - Office of Policy & Compliance

Policy Title: Network Identity (formerly Electronic Identity)	Category: Information Technology
Owner: Vice President for Information Technology	Policy ID#: 4-1018-005
Contact: Division of Information Technology Web: https://it.colostate.edu Phone: 970-491-5133	Original Effective Date: 4/19/2001 Last Revision: 7/29/2022
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PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY

Colorado State University's Network Identity (NetID) system provides a simplified and secure form of authentication and authorization across multiple university electronic systems and services. The purpose of this policy is to define the NetID, require that all students and university employees have one, and supply guidance as to how the NetID is used at CSU.

APPLICATION OF THIS POLICY

All Colorado State University employees and students must have a NetID. Retirees and Associates of the University may be eligible for a NetID.

EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS POLICY

None.

DEFINITIONS USED IN THIS POLICY

Associates of Colorado State University are individuals who are in some way affiliated with the university such that access to the university’s network and computing resources is needed.

Network Identity (NetID) is how university employees and students will access all university electronic systems.

POLICY STATEMENT

All electronic services provided by the Division of Information Technology require a NetID to access. Many services provided by other departments on campus also require a NetID for authentication. Every employee or student may only have one NetID.

POLICY PROVISIONS

Your NetID will remain the same for your entire stay at CSU and cannot be changed.

Having a NetID does not automatically grant access to specific computer systems or services; rather, access is defined and provided by the service provider or system administrator. In many cases, you will still need to apply for access to a system or service, even though you already have a NetID.

NetIDs remain valid for a period of time after an individual cease’s association with the university in accordance with the Division of Information Technology’s expiration practice. If an individual’s employment is terminated, the NetID may be removed immediately at the discretion of the University.

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY

Compliance with this policy is required. For help with interpretation or application of this policy, contact Technical Support (formerly Help Desk) at Morgan Library or call 970-491-7276.