We would like to announce to the community that we will be changing the long-standing policy of lifetime access for graduated students.
This decision was made after careful consideration, consultation with peer institutions and policy change approval by leadership.
What is the Reason for the Change?
Due to declining usage, enhancing University cyber security efficiencies, cost, and trends within higher education, we have decided to discontinue alumni lifetime access.
This decision follows the trend of other universities.
What Will Change?
Samuel Merritt University will phase out alumni lifetime access. Instead, SMU Alumni will retain access to their SMU email for 15 years after graduation, unless they re-enroll.
When Will the Change Occur?
We will implement this change in May of 2024.
What Access Will Alumni have between Graduation and De-activation?
Upon graduation, your full Microsoft 365 access (like Word, Excel, OneDrive, and Teams) will end 6 months afterward. However, we’ll be converting your account to an email-only version, and you’ll be able to keep using your email for the next 15 years.
If you have any important files in OneDrive or other apps, be sure to save them somewhere else before your full access ends.
What should an Alumnus do if they believe they receive a notification in error?
They should contact the IT Service desk for support @ https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/faculty-and-staff/its .