Use the links below to learn more about the computing accounts you will use as a student at IUP.
Getting Started
Find your IUP Account Information (username and password)
How to find your IUP username and initial password to access network resources and e-mail.
Student Computing Accounts Overview
Learn about the various computing accounts you’ll have as an IUP student.
Computing Accounts FAQ
Find out how long your account will remain active and answers to other commonly asked questions about IUP computing accounts.
URSA Changes Effective March 16, 2010
On March 16, 2010, IUP implemented several changes related to passwords, improving password practices for all IUP computing accounts.
Password Practices
On March 16, 2010, IUP implemented several changes related to passwords, improving password practices for all IUP computing accounts.
Computer Account Retention
Find out how long your accounts will remain active after you leave the university.
Network (IUPMSD) Account
Initial Logon to IUP Network
How to log on to the IUP Network.
How to Change Your Network Password
Instructions to change your network (IUPMSD) password.
How to Reset Your Own Network Password
Students have the ability to reset their own network passwords using URSA.
What to Do If Your Network Account Enters a Locked State
Under certain conditions, your network account may enter a temporary locked state.
E-mail Account
E-mail at IUP
Everything you need to know to use your IUP e-mail account.
How to Change Your E-mail Password
Instructions to change your e-mail password.
How to Reset Your Own E-mail Password
Students have the ability to reset their own e-mail passwords using URSA.
Desire2Learn (D2L)
Logging In and Out of Desire2Learn
How to log into and out of Desire2Learn, including Find Your IUP Account Information (Username and Password) and what to do if you forget your D2L password.
URSA
What to do if you forget your URSA PIN
Steps to take if you can’t remember your URSA PIN.
Student (or Employee) ID Number and PIN
What is the Student/Employee Identification number and PIN, and how do you get it?
PASSHE Active Directory (for Employee Self-Service)
How to Access Employee Self-Service
Instructions to access Employee Self-Service (to view pay statements if you are a student employee).
How to Reset Your Own PASSHE Active Directory Password
Instructions to reset your own PASSHE active directory password if you’ve forgotten it or it’s expired.
