| Computer User Accounts/Passwords |
In order to access Whitworth's information systems, students and employees are issued three separate computer user accounts (Network/E-mail, Blackboard, and WhitNet). The systems which utilize these accounts aren't connected -- each password is unique and is not automatically synchronized. For details about each of these user accounts, please see the information below:
Network Login/E-mail Accounts
Network accounts provide access to Whitworth-owned computer systems, as well as access to shared resources like e-mail, intranet pages, and department network shares.
For security purposes, network users are required to change their passwords every 60 days. To change your password, please use the online password manager (https://mail2.whitworth.edu/iisadmpwd/aexp2b.asp). If you are locked out or have forgotten your password, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@whitworth.edu or (509) 777-3911.
Special Password Requirements: Detailed information about the password requirements for network login/e-mail can be found at the online password manager page.
Blackboard Accounts
Blackboard is an online course management system where faculty and students share course materials, participate in discussion groups, etc.
If you have forgotten your password, you can generate a new one at the Blackboard site (http://bb.whitworth.edu). Click the "Login" button and then click on the "Forgot your password?" link at the bottom of the login page. After submitting the appropriate information, a special web address will be sent to your Whitworth e-mail account (Note: If you've configured Blackboard to direct your e-mail to another account, this message will be delivered accordingly). When you visit the appropriate web address, you will be allowed to set a new password for your account. If you continue to have problems, please contact the following individuals for assistance.
Special Password Requirements: Blackboard passwords must contain at least five alpha/numeric characters and include no special characters.
WhitNet Accounts
WhitNet is a web-based interface that allows users to access information contained in the university's administrative databases. Whitworth students use WhitNet to register for courses and check their academic and financial-aid records. Faculty members use WhitNet to access their class rosters/course schedules and submit student grades. Employees use WhitNet to access general position and budget information.
If you have forgotten your password, you can generate a new one at the WhitNet site (https://www.whitworth.edu/whitnet). Click the "What's my password?" link at the bottom of the page, and then select the option to "Reset my password." After submitting the appropriate information, a temporary password will be sent to your Whitworth e-mail account. Upon logging into the system, you will then be prompted to create a new password.
Special Password Requirements: WhitNet passwords must contain between six and nine alpha/numeric characters and include no special characters.
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