MCARD, Uniqname, and passwords

What's a Uniqname?

Your uniqname is your University of Michigan computing ID and will be part of your permanent e-mail address. (Your U-M e-mail address will be youruniqname@umich.edu.) That means it is public information, and it will be with you as long as you are affiliated with the University, even after graduation. It will be shared with your professors, colleagues, prospective employers, friends and family. It is costly and difficult to change, so choose your uniqname wisely.

Your uniqname is your key to your Basic Computing Package and important University services such as financial aid, housing, course selection, and other student business transactions. Be sure to remember your uniqname and password as you will need them to complete a wide variety of business at the University and, ultimately, to register for classes.

It is important that no one, including a parent or guardian, sets up your uniqname and password for you. When you are issued your uniqname and password, you agree to abide by the U-M Proper Use Policy, violations of which can result in serious disciplinary action.

U-M Expects Students to Conduct Business Electronically

At the University of Michigan, most student business is done online. Your uniqname becomes a critical gateway to computing services, student information, and many other services that will be used throughout your career at U-M. As soon as your uniqname is created, some University offices will begin sending e-mail to your U-M account to share important information or to request that you complete some important transactions online. Often, e-mail is the ONLY notification sent, so check your U-M e-mail account regularly!

If electronic consent is not provided, no Wolverine Access transactions will be available to you. If you decide to withdraw your consent, Wolverine Access transactions will no longer be available to you. If you choose not to consent to conduct business electronically with the University, these actions would need to be completed in person at the appropriate office.

How to Get Your Uniqname

Visit https://accounts.www.umich.edu/create/uniqname

To create your uniqname, you'll need:

  • Your One Time Identifier (OTID) (The ten-character OTID is sent to you after you return your enrollment form)
  • Your UMID number (included in your letter of admission to the University)

MCARDs

The Mcard is the University of Michigan's single-card program that combines many features including photo identification, library borrowing privileges, building access, meal plans and Entrée Plus, and ATM/debit card access all on one card. All of the University community is required to have a valid Mcard.

The eight-digit UMID number printed on the front of each Mcard is the cardholder's University ID number (e.g., student number, employee number); The Uniqname is printed on the back.

Generally, students will obtain their first Mcard free during their student orientation; a $20 replacement fee is charged for lost, stolen, or abused Mcards. Mcard production may occur at the orientation site or at an ID Issuing Station .

It is very important to notify the proper authorities of lost/stolen Mcards so that card access can be deactivated quickly, preventing potential unauthorized access and/or charges.