Policies Highlights
- The use of all OIT services is covered by our Acceptable Use Policy
- The University only uses UMail addresses when sending official email communications to students
Acceptable Use Policy
The formal policy statement on acceptable use of computing resources managed by OIT. Our Interpretation Guidelines can assist you in the implementation of the Acceptable Use Policy.
OIT Accounts & Passwords
Account Deactivations & Removals
A description of the causes and process of disabling an account.
Computing Account Definitions
The lowdown on OIT Account eligibility, fees, and addresses.
Complex Password Policy
Strength requirements for all OIT Account passwords.
Email & Email Distribution Lists
Email Communications Policy
This policy is designed to formalize the use of electronic mail for official University of Massachusetts Amherst communications.
Email Distribution Lists Policy
Policy governing the use of official and unofficial email distribution lists.
Network & Security
Copyright at UMass Amherst
An outline of efforts at UMass Amherst to comply with the Higher Education Opportunity Act.
InCommon Credential Management Policy
OIT's credential management policies, in compliance with the InCommon membership agreement.
Network Registration Conditions of Use
Conditions agreed to when registering your computer via Network Registration.
Wireless Airspace Policy
Policy regarding the use of the UMass Amherst wireless network.