The 51²è¹Ý account provided grants access to the various technology resources. The username is typically your eight-digit 51²è¹Ý ID number. In some cases, you will need to enter smu\ in front of your ID, for example smu\0000111
. Microsft 365 is the only service that requires your email address as your username, rather than your eight-digit 51²è¹Ý ID.
Account Creation
Student accounts are created through an automated process triggered by my.51²è¹Ý. Accounts are provided once a student is accepted into 51²è¹Ý. If the student does not enroll, the account is deleted following the census date. Students maintain their accounts through their 51²è¹Ý academic career. Once created, a letter will be sent containing the 51²è¹Ý ID number. Students may then go to and create their initial password.
The account is established with access to the following:
- my.51²è¹Ý account
- 51²è¹Ý E-mail address
- Microsoft 365 subscription
- Personal Box space
- Membership on the student bulk e-mail list
Student Worker Accounts
Students employed in various departments and schools may also receive a separate student worker account. This account is required for any students who need access to departmental network space, Administrative access to my51²è¹Ý, or permissions for AdminImages. These account IDs begin with a W and must be requested by the student's supervisor. These accounts have a separate password which expires every 12 months. To request a student worker account, the supervisor must complete the webform located at .
Former Student Accounts
Beginning in May 2014, student accounts will no longer be terminated under normal conditions. If a student has completed a course at 51²è¹Ý, the following accounts and services will remain active:
- my.51²è¹Ý with a limited set of permissions
- 51²è¹Ý Email
- PerunaNet
Access to other services will be discontinued after a specified period of time based on student type.
- Graduated student: 365 days
- Discontinued student: 180 days
- Administrative Withdrawal: 30 days