Summary
This guide walks newly admitted CWU students through creating their MyCWU account for the first time. It is intended only for students who have never signed in before.
Please note: These steps apply to new CWU students only.
Creating a CWU Account
- Visit the Wildcat Password Site at the following URL:
https://wildcatpassword.cwu.edu
- Click on Create New CWU Account on the homepage.
Click Create New CWU Account to get started.
- After clicking Create New CWU Account, you’ll see a form asking for your Username, CWU ID Number, and Date of Birth.
- CWU sends a welcome letter to the mailing address on file. This letter includes the information needed to fill out the form.
- You also received an email titled Information regarding your MyCWU account at the address you used during your application. If you can’t find it, check your spam folder.
- If you are unable to locate your info, contact the CWU Registrar’s Office at (509) 963-3001, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST.
International Students: Please note the U.S. date format is Month/Day/Year. Double-check before submitting.
Enter your Username, CWU ID Number, and Date of Birth and click Verify Account.
- Click Verify Account to continue and follow the steps to set your password.
- Once your password has been successfully created, you can log into your CWU account by visiting:
MyCWU.edu
- Use your CWU email address (e.g.
username@cwu.edu) and the new password you just set.
Please note: If this is your first time logging in, there may be a short delay before your access is fully active. If you receive a message saying you don’t have permission to access certain features, wait at least 15 minutes, then try again.
Troubleshooting
If you click Create New CWU Account but have already created an account in the past, you may see the following error.
If you're seeing this error, it usually means your CWU account has already been created. You likely just need to reset your password to log in.
Error message pop up if you have already created a CWU account.
Steps to Reset Password:
- Click on the OK button on the error pop up.
- Then click the Restart button. This will take you back to the initial screen.
- On the restart screen, choose the second option: Change your password via Microsoft site.
- Follow the steps to reset your CWU account password.
- If you're unable to reset your password or access your account, contact the Service Desk at (509) 963-2001 for assistance or review the following article:
Password reset via Microsoft Self-Service Password Reset
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