How do I change the password for my student or employee account?

There are two ways to change your password.

1. Log onto a CWI domain computer with your current username and password.

Once logged on, press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
In the Windows Security window, click Change Password.
In the Change Password window, in the Old Password field, enter the password you are currently using.
In the New Password box, enter the password you would like to start using.
In the Confirm New Password box, enter your new password again.
Click OK.
Once the message stating your password has been changed successfully has appeared, click OK.
Log off of the computer, and log back in with your new password.

New passwords must comply with the below complexity requirements.

Cannot contain the users first or last name
Must be at least 8 characters in length
Must contain at least one character from at least three of four sets of characters:
- A through Z
- a through z
- 0 through 9
- Symbols such!@#$%^&*
You can only change your password once within 24 hours.
You must have 24 unique passwords before you reuse an old password.

2. Visit Logon Help to reset your password.