FAQs - Global ID

What is a Global ID?

The Global ID is the CMU username which uniquely identifies you, a CMU student or faculty/staff member. The Global ID is used to authenticate with many different systems including email and the CMU Portal. The Global ID is typically the first five letters of your last name, a number, your first and then your middle initial.

How do I find my Global ID and password?


First, try visiting the site: Set/Change Password and View Global ID.
Alternatively, you can contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk, located at Park Library 101.

What systems can I access with my Global ID and password?

By default, all students, staff, and faculty have access to email, the CMU Portal, and a MySite. Your Global ID will be the same for each of these systems.  Aside from the default systems, most of the main systems on campus use the Global ID for authentication. You can call the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk located in Park Library 101 if you have any questions regarding a password for a particular system.

Can I change my Global ID?

The Global ID cannot be changed. This ID uniquely identifies you on the network.  However, you can set up an e-mail alias

Can I change my password?

You can quickly change your password by going to the website https://myaccount.cmich.edu.  If you log in on that page, you should notice that the top option is to change your password.   If you need assistance changing a password within a different program, please contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk located in Park Library 101.

I'm a new student.  Do I have a Global ID?

After you have applied to CMU and paid your application fee, you will be assigned a Global ID. If you are a new student, this information will be given to you within your tuition information. You can also contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk located in Park Library 101 to obtain your Global ID and password.

I am a new faculty/staff member.  Do I have a Global ID?

Faculty and staff members who are listed as employed in the SAP system will have Global IDs automatically created for them. If you have had a Global ID in the past, it will remain the same even if you leave and return to the university.  If you do not know your Global ID and/or password, you can contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk, located in Park Library 101.

What is my Campus ID Number?

Your Campus ID Number is a number assigned to you by SAP.  This number used to be a person's Social Security Number, (so it was both the 'student number' and used to identify all employees) but as of the 2005-2006 academic year, CMU is moving away from SSN as a primary identifier for security purposes.  This SAP-assigned number will be encoded in your campus ID badge.  You can find your student number by going into the Portal and clicking on the "My Campus ID Number" link, under the Academics tab.