Student LancerNet ID Change
What?
The student LancerNet ID format will change. The format of the ID will change from the student's initials followed by three randomly generated numbers to the student's last name followed by the first and middle initial.
Example of OLD format: jas123
Example of NEW format: smithja
Any student who has a name that is duplicated in the system will have their ID appended with a number. For example in the event that there are two users with the last name smith and the first and middle initials ja – the ID would be smithja2. Those students affected by this will be notified individually via their Longwood email account.
NOTE: The new format mirrors the current faculty/staff format.
When?
The change will take place October 12th. Please note that this change has been scheduled during Fall Break to minimize inconvenience.
What do students use the LanerNet ID for?
Students use the LancerNet ID to log in to Blackboard, myLongwood, Library databases, lab and Library computers, computer registration, student web shares, etc. This change will not affect the student email account in any way.
MyLongwood Customizations (Students Only)
Customizations (custom channels, group participation, etc.) will need to be recreated in the myLongwood portal after the ID change. This applies to students only.
Student Web/Portfolio
Web addresses for student websites and portfolios contain the LancerNet ID. These web addresses will change to reflect the new ID on October 12th. Students should update links to their webpages/portfolios.
Important - wireless cached credentials will have to be updated after the ID change takes place. For complete instructions on how to update your cached credentials please click here.
Related System Downtime
System downtime to facilitate the change will be necessary according to the following schedule:
Blackboard and the MyLongwood portal will be unavailable from 8 AM on Monday, October 12th until 5 PM on Tuesday, October 13th.