E-mail & Web Hosting

Academic Computing (formerly ADCS) provides e-mail and internet accounts free of charge to all student groups registered with Student Unions & Activities.

Type of accounts provided

Student groups will receive client/server accounts which include the following:

• E-mail address
• Access via client/server programs such as Thunderbird, Outlook, etc. and the U of MN webmail client-Gophermail
• Ability to upload and access files using SFTP software
• 20 MB of disk space for files, mail folders, group web pages

Account restrictions

Student group accounts are not allowed direct access to the University of Minnesota modem pool or to the restricted database services provided by the University Library system. Individual students or staff must use their personal usernames and passwords to gain access to these services. Student group usernames and passwords should not be used for chatting on the IRC. Any account that is found connected to the IRC will be closed immediately.

Annual account renewal

Student groups must maintain current registration with Student Unions & Activities. If a group does not register with Student Unions & Activities by the registration deadline each year, e-mail and internet accounts will be closed. SUA sends out several warnings before benefits are terminated.

Procedures for establishing new e-mail accounts for student groups

1. Requests will be accepted for student group accounts only from the president or a co-chair for the group.
2. The officer will be verified by the SUA Student Group Website.
3. If an account already exists for the group, the password will be changed and the contact person notified.
4. The E-mail Accounts Office will notify the contact person when the account is set up, and provide information related to the account.

Account applications

Applications for new e-mail and internet accounts will only be accepted from the e-mail account of the president or primary contact person for the group. Requests must include:

1. Full name of student group
2. Group ID number (found on the SUA Student Group Website)
3. Username desired (3-8 letters, must look something like the group's name)
4. Name and e-mail address of contact person or advisor
5. Statement that you have read and agree to the University of Minnesota Web Publishing Policy

Requests for e-mail and web page accounts are sent to the E-mail Accounts Office at accounts@umn.edu. For more information visit http://www1.umn.edu/adcs/info/accounts.html, or call Academic Computing at (612) 626-8366.