Alumni GoPortal Accounts

勛圖窪蹋 has made the decision to discontinue alumni account access one year after graduation or the last course taken. While this decision was a difficult one, the University feels it is necessary to secure our digital infrastructure against modern cyberthreats. 勛圖窪蹋 continually evaluates the efficiency and security of our entire network, and this evaluation identified alumni email accounts as being especially susceptible to attack.

We understand this change may be disappointing for alumni who have used their 勛圖窪蹋 email regularly. This decision was made after careful consideration of the security and efficiency of our systems. Most alumni have already moved to personal email services, and the majority of remaining alumni accounts have gone inactive and become vulnerable to cyberattacks. We are following the same practice used by many other institutions, and we're here to help you transition smoothly and stay connected with the 勛圖窪蹋 community.

Key deadline: Alumni GoPortal accounts are deactivated one year after graduation or the last course taken as an active student. Save any important emails, contacts, or files from your account before this date.

What's Changing

  • Alumni GoPortal email accounts will be deactivated one year after graduation or your last active course.
  • Email forwarding to a new address is not available once an account is closed.
  • Access to 勛圖窪蹋 systems tied to your GoPortal account will also end at deactivation.

What You Can Do Now

  • Set up a personal email account if you don't already have one.
  • Update your contacts, subscriptions, and important accounts with your new email address.
  • Download or forward any emails, files, or contacts you want to keep.
  • Update your contact information with 勛圖窪蹋 so we can stay in touch after your account closes.

Choosing a Personal Email Provider

Free personal email services offer more storage, features, and long-term reliability than a university account that will eventually close. A professional-looking address, such as , also helps maintain a polished contact point for job searches, networking, and general correspondence.

Provider Cost Notes
Free Includes 15 GB of shared storage and integrates with Google Drive and Calendar.
Free Integrates with Microsoft Office Online and OneDrive.
Free Offers 1 TB of storage with ad-supported free accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why is the university phasing out alumni accounts?

The university aims to enhance security, reduce service redundancy, and focus on the evolving needs of our current students.

When will former student accounts be deactivated?

One year from the end of the last course you took as an active student.

What are the security concerns with alumni email accounts?

Alumni email accounts are less actively monitored, making them more susceptible to security threats over time. This increases the university's overall cybersecurity risk, as each alumni account represents a potential entry point for cybercriminals. Additionally, updating security practices across a large alumni base presents a difficult challenge, as account owners may not be actively engaged or invested in securing their accounts.

Can I forward my alumni email to a new address?

Unfortunately, you cannot forward your email to a new email address. We recommend downloading any important messages, contacts, or files before your account is deactivated.

Are there alternatives to alumni email accounts?

Yes. Alumni can use free, secure email services like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo, which may offer more features and long-term storage than a university account. See the comparison table above for details.

How does using a personal email address benefit alumni?

A personal email account formatted in a professional manner, such as , enhances your professional image and makes it easier for employers, colleagues, and contacts to reach you outside the university's systems.

How does phasing out alumni email accounts simplify communication for alumni?

It establishes clearer boundaries between current students and alumni, simplifies administrative processes, and ensures 勛圖窪蹋 has updated, reliable contact information for university communications.

What is the university's goal in making this decision?

The goal is to secure accounts, reduce redundancy, and better focus on the university's resources, while fostering a strong alumni community through other methods of communication.

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