Members of the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus community qualify for OIT Accounts during active enrollment/employment:

• Undergraduate students
• Graduate students
• Continuing & Professional Education students
• Stockbridge students
• 5-College students enrolled in a UMass course
• Students in 5-College departments (Astronomy and Dance)
• UMass faculty
• UMass employees

With the exception of 5-College students and students in 5-College departments, all of the above should have a valid UCard (UMass picture ID), which must be presented to obtain services.

Courtesy accounts are provided for certain individuals who have a special relationship with the University, usually for a limited time.

• Adjunct faculty
• 5-College department faculty and staff (Astronomy and Dance)
• Retired UMass faculty and staff (lifetime privilege)
• Visiting faculty or scholars
• Faculty or staff from other UMass campuses, by special arrangement.
• Individuals with part-time teaching contracts (for the period of their contract only)
• Other individuals formally associated with the University, upon verification of status

UCard and Courtesy Accounts
Please note that NENS applicants and account owners may not be eligible for a UCard. UCards are only issued to active students recognized by the University Registrar or staff and faculty acknowledged by the University Human Resources Department. For Library services, NENS account holders can complete a Library Borrower's Card application: www.library.umass.edu/services/borrowing/borrowcard.html

For on-campus buildings with restricted access, contact the Physical Plant Department for a building badge, a UCard is not necessary.

Request a NENS Account
To request a Courtesy Account, fill out the NENS form below and have it signed by your Dean, Director or Department Head. Return the form in person to OIT Accounts Desk (Room A113 LGRC). Be sure to bring a picture ID and any other supporting documentation (appointment papers, orders, contract, etc.). If you have any questions about qualifying for NENS status or the NENS form, contact Yvette Mushenski, 545-1829, yvette@oit.umass.edu.

Non-Employee, Non-Student (NENS) Application (PDF - 424 KB)

Note: If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must go to the International Programs Office (467 Hills South) before you return this form to OIT.

Conference Services attendees can use the form below to request additional Internet privileges (in addition to wireless guest access). Return this form to Conference Services, wait three business days, then come to OIT Account Management (A113 LGRC) to get your account information.

Conference Services Attendee - OIT Account Application (PDF - 136 KB)

Students who graduate from UMass or leave the University in good standing have access to their OIT Account at no cost for 6 months after their graduation/leave date.
More info. for Graduating Students

The following individuals are not eligible to have computing accounts with OIT:

• Alumni
• Family members, including surviving spouses
• Students from other colleges not enrolled in a UMass course
• People with no formal affiliation with UMass