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The University of Washington offers two cloud-based email services for students: UW Exchange Online and UW G-Suite. To access your student email, you will need your UW NetID. Your UW email address will consist of your UW NetID followed by @uw.edu or @u.washington.edu. Both addresses will route to the same account, so you only need to check one inbox. You can also link your UW email to your most-used email address. Medical students are required to use UW Exchange, also known as UW Office 365, to ensure the proper handling of HIPAA-protected information.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| University of Washington student email address | UW NetID @uw.edu or @u.washington.edu |
| UW email services | UW Exchange Online, UW Gmail, UW Outlook Live, UW G-Suite, UW Exchange, UW Office 365 |
| UW email activation | UW Exchange Online activates automatically; UW Gmail must be manually activated using the Manage UW Google page on the UW NetID Manage Portal |
| UW email forwarding | Managed on the Manage UW Email Forwarding page on the UW NetID Manage Portal |
| UW email login | Go to the Gmail login screen and enter your full UW email address in the username box |
| UW NetID retrieval | Go to the UW NetID username retrieval page, click "Sign in to verify your identity", and enter the email you used to apply and your student system key |
| UW NetID password reset | Go to the UW NetID password reset page, enter your UW NetID username, and verify your identity |
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UW NetID
To access your University of Washington student email, you need to create a UW NetID. This is a unique identifier that allows you to access various online services and resources at the university. Here is a step-by-step guide to creating and using your UW NetID:
Creating your UW NetID
- Visit the University of Washington's official website or its admissions page to find the link to create your UW NetID.
- On the UW NetID creation page, you will be asked to provide your personal information, such as your name, student number, and date of birth. You may also need to create a password and set up security questions.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the UW NetID creation process. Make sure to note your UW NetID username and any other relevant information provided during the process.
- After creating your UW NetID, you may need to wait up to 24 hours for your account information to update and synchronise across different university systems.
Accessing your University Email with UW NetID
- Once you have created your UW NetID, you can use it to access your University of Washington student email. Your email address will typically be your UW NetID followed by @uw.edu or @u.washington.edu. Both addresses route to the same account.
- To access your email, go to the University of Washington's email login page or the MyUW login page. Enter your full UW email address and password when prompted.
- If you are a medical student, you may be required to use UW Exchange (also known as UW Office 365) to send and receive emails. This is the only UW Medicine-approved email service available to medical students to ensure the proper handling of HIPAA-protected information.
- You can also forward your UW email to other email services, such as UW Gmail or UW Exchange Online. However, certain restrictions may apply, especially for UW Medicine workforce members and clinical students.
- In case you forget your UW NetID username or password, you can retrieve your username or reset your password using the respective links provided on the University of Washington's website.
Remember to keep your UW NetID and email login information secure and confidential. Do not share your password with anyone to prevent unauthorised access to your university account and personal information.
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UW Exchange Online
As a University of Washington (UW) student, you can access your UW Exchange Online email in a few different ways.
Firstly, it's important to know that your UW email address is made up of your UW NetID, followed by @uw.edu or @u.washington.edu. Both addresses route to the same account, so you only need to check one. To access your email, you can use Outlook Web Access, a browser-based option that allows you to connect to your email and calendar from any computer at any time. However, local IT support is recommended if you plan to use UW Exchange Online with Outlook, as some features won't work without the desktop version of Outlook installed and configured.
If you're a medical student, you're required to send and receive your UW email on UW Exchange (also known as UW Office 365), as it's the only UW Medicine-approved email service available to students. This is to ensure the proper handling of any HIPAA-protected information you may receive during your studies.
To activate your UW Exchange Online, you must first make an Advising & Orientation reservation. Once you've done that, you can follow the instructions to activate your UW Email and review the UW IT Student Guide for helpful information. You can also access your application information using your MyUW login if you've already created your UW NetID. If you've forgotten your username, you can retrieve it by going to the UW NetID username retrieval page and clicking "Sign in to verify your identity".
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UW Gmail
As a student at the University of Washington, you will have a UW NetID, which is linked to your email address, @uw.edu or @u.washington.edu. Both addresses route to the same account, so you only need to check one inbox.
To access your UW Gmail, you will need to manually activate it using the Manage UW Google page on the UW NetID Manage Portal.
If you have forgotten your UW NetID username, you can retrieve it by going to the UW NetID username retrieval page and clicking "Sign in to verify your identity". You will then need to enter the email you used to apply and your student system key. Once you have done this, your UW NetID will be displayed at the top of the page.
It is important to note that UW Medicine workforce members and clinical students are prohibited from forwarding their UW email to UW Gmail.
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UW Google Email
To access your University of Washington (UW) student email, you'll need your UW NetID. If you've forgotten your username, go to the UW NetID username retrieval page, click "Sign in to verify your identity", and enter the email you used to apply and your student system key. Once successful, your UW NetID will be displayed at the top of the page.
Your UW email address will consist of your UW NetID, followed by either @uw.edu or @u.washington.edu. Both addresses will route to the same account, so you only need to check one of them.
UW offers two cloud-based email services: UW Exchange Online and UW Gmail. UW Exchange Online should activate automatically for all UW students, staff, and instructors. It is the only UW Medicine-approved email service available to medical students. To access UW Gmail, you will need to manually activate it using the Manage UW Google page on the UW NetID Manage Portal.
To set up your UW Gmail, go to the Gmail log-in screen and type your full UW email address in the username box, but do not enter a password. Instead, hit "Sign in", and you will be taken to the NetID page.
Please note that UW Medicine workforce members and clinical students are prohibited from forwarding their UW email to UW Gmail.
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UW Outlook Web Access
As a student at the University of Washington, you will have a UW NetID, which is used to access your university email. Your UW email address consists of your UW NetID, followed by '@uw.edu' or '@u.washington.edu'. Both addresses get routed to the same account, so you only need to check one inbox.
To access your UW email, you can use Outlook Web Access, a browser-based option that allows you to connect to email and calendars from any computer at any time. Outlook Web Access is part of the UW Exchange service, also known as UW Office 365. This is a cloud-hosted email service that has been approved by UW Medicine.
If you are a medical student, you are required to send and receive your UW email on UW Exchange/UW Office 365, as this is the only UW Medicine-approved email service available to students. This policy ensures the proper handling of HIPAA-protected information that you may receive during your studies.
It is important to note that UW Medicine workforce members and clinical students are prohibited from forwarding their UW email to UW Gmail. If you do not have local IT support and wish to use Outlook, it is recommended that you use UW Gmail or limit your use of UW Exchange Online to Outlook on the web.
To set up your UW email, follow these steps:
- Go to the MyUW login page.
- Log in using your UW NetID and password.
- Once logged in, you can access your UW email and calendar through Outlook Web Access.
If you have forgotten your UW NetID username or password, you can retrieve or reset it by following the instructions on the UW NetID username retrieval page or password reset page, respectively.
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Frequently asked questions
You can set up your student email by going to the Manage UW NetID Manage Portal and activating your UW Gmail. Your UW email address will end with @uw.edu or @u.washington.edu, but both addresses route to the same account.
You can use UW Exchange Online, which is the primary email service for UW Medicine workforce members and clinical students. You can also use UW Gmail, which you will need to manually activate.
You can access your UW email by going to the gmail log-in screen and typing your full UW email address in the username box.
If you forgot your UW NetID, go to the UW NetID username retrieval page, click "Sign in to verify your identity", and use the email you used to apply and student system key.
