Western Washington University
 How to get your Computer Accounts
 
As a new employee, you will want to obtain computer accounts at WWU as quickly as possible.  But which account do you need the most and where do you go to get it?  The following page provides information about the kinds of computer accounts that are available at WWU and a brief explanation of what the accounts are used for. Contact the ADMCS Help Desk at xt.4444 or send an email if you require further assistance.

For additional information, please refer to the frequently asked questions page FAQ page.

For a new employee without a Western ID (W#). The following information will be required by the department: Name, SSN, Birthdate, Gender, Mailstop, Department, Room Number, Office Phone (if available). Departments contact the HR Hotline, X6543. Once the employee has been assigned their WWU# their supervisor can contact ADMCS at x4444 to get accounts created.
Novell File Server A Novell Account allows you to connect to the local area network.  With an account on the Novell network, you'll be able to store files on a server for backup and security, and share files, printing and other resources with other computer users at WWU.  To obtain a Novell account, complete the form at right.

To request one type of account or multiple accounts you can submit the Accounts Request form located at following site
Administrative Web Forms
Outlook Outlook is Western's E-mail and calendar software that is installed or resides on your PC and connects to the messaging (email) server.  Most employees at WWU choose Outlook as their preferred method of email because it makes sending and receiving file attachments easy!  To obtain an Outlook account, complete the form at the right.
Academic Unix
(Titan)		 Titan is the academic Unix server and is used primarily by WWU students for departmental web pages, statistical and other packages used for complex calculations and data manipulation.  Students automatically receive a Titan account with their WWU registration and use Titan for web page construction and other purposes related to their academic career.  Faculty and staff must apply for an account from ATUS, using the WWU account application.  To obtain a Titan account, complete the electronic form at right.
MyWestern Student campus wide portal information system and student E-mail. Accounts are created automatically when the student activates their universal account.
Black Board WWU Online Learning system. This system is used to provide online materials and support to hundreds of courses offered by the University. To obtain a Black Board account go to the electronic web form at the right. Apply for a Black Board account on the web. Submit the Accounts Request form located  at Administrative Web Forms
Administrative System
(UISAP, formerly Hydra)		 Most central administrative administrative applications are run from the server called Hydra/Banner.  A login account on Hydra allows you to connect to the main administrative server called Hydra (via SSH2 telnet), and/or Banner (via GUI or web interface). Once connected and with the appropriate permissions, you may wish to access student, finance and human resources records, and run reports. (see Banner Administrative Applications below) Apply for a Hydra/Banner Account  or Gecko Account using the electronic web forms. located at Administrative Web Forms. Contact the Administrative Computing Help Desk x4444 for more information.

Test Administrative System
(TISAP, formerly Gecko)

 WWU employees that are required to test administrative applications for use on the production machine (Hydra) may need a Gecko account to access TRNG, SEED or PPRD databases.  However, for most users a Banner/Hydra account will be sufficient. In the near future Gecko accounts will be created automatically when a Hydra/Banner account is requested - Gecko access will not require a separate Gecko Account Form.
Banner Administrative Applications The custodian of the data for each area is responsible for providing access.  For access complete the forms at the right; at the top of the form are the respective data custodians.
 		 Submit the appropriate Banner access web esign form: Banner/FAMIS Login Request
Data Warehouse The Data Warehouse is an end-user query/reporting front end tool that copies data from the Banner database and loads it into the data warehouse server. Users are able to write their own adhoc reports or select from a set of prewritten reports.  A Hydra/Banner login and access the Novell application launcher are required for access, as well as permission to the data. Access to appropriate data should be granted to new employees automatically by applying for "Banner Administrative Applications" access (see above). Faculty and Staff: PIN # issues, contact ADMCS x4444 or by email at grp.its.admcs.ops@wwu.edu

Student Pin issues should be directed to the Registrar's Office, 360.650.3430.
Administrative Banner Web4U for Students, Faculty, and Staff WWU employees utilize this web interface to view  benefits, pay information, leave balances and to complete their time card through the web.  WWU students may check their registration status, add or drop classes, display grades, apply for financial aid and more.  Access is via the Western ID and PIN.  These are established automatically for all new employees through the WWU Human Resources department. If you are faculty or staff, questions regarding your WWU number or pin may be directed to ADMCS Help Desk x4444.  If you are a student, please contact the Registrar's Office at x3430.
PC access to Unix
Samba (on Ra)		 Samba provides PC users direct access to Unix files from their PC. On WWU's primary web server Ra, the Samba shares (drives) are designed to give departments direct PC access to their departmental web pages.  Some PC setup work is required before Samba will work on your PC.  The department share owner needs to submit an account request on behalf of those requesting Samba Account. Click here to learn more about how to set up your PC to run Samba. The share owner needs to make a request:
here.

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