Computing Accounts, IDs & Passwords

Unity computing accounts

Every student, faculty member, and employee at NC State automatically receives a Unity computing account with an ID and a default password. Your Unity ID and password enable access to many online and IT resources.

Your unity Account also provides personal online file space and web publishing privileges, access to computer labs, e-mail services, and more.

In addition, some NC State employees have computing accounts and passwords that grant enhanced access to administrative computing systems and services provided by OIT.

  • System Access Request (SAR) - Automates the approval process for faculty and staff who wish to upgrade or update their access roles within campus-wide administrative systems (e.g. SIS, HR, Financials)

  • NCSU Administrative Password Policy - Explains levels of password security required for different account types

WolfWise (calendaring/e-mail) accounts

NC State faculty or staff may request a WolfWise account or resource online (requires Unity ID and password).

Novel Directory Services (NDS) Accounts

 To request, modify, disable or delete an NDS account,  IT staff should submit a LAN Tech request form (requires WRAP authentication).

Password Help

The NC State Help Desk provides password troubleshooting tools for help with accessing accounts and services supported by OIT, including WolfWise, Citrix, and Rumba (legacy mainframe). You can also call 515.HELP (4357) or e-mail help@ncsu.edu

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

OIT's Identity and Access Management (IAM) service coordinates campus computing account authentication and access services