Identification Numbers and Accounts
Identification Numbers
When you register for courses at the University of Colorado for the first time, you are assigned a Student ID (SID) in place of your social security number and a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Your SID and PIN are mailed to you. Safeguard these numbers as you will need to refer to them often. These numbers are valid as long as you are a student at the University of Colorado.
IdentiKey
The University uses the IdentiKey as a secure access method. Activating your IdentiKey account is required in order to use the computer labs on campus, to access the computer network remotely, and to use CULearn.
To activate your IdentiKey print out these instructions, then go to plus.colorado.edu
- Click on the "Login" button. This will take you to the PLUS login page.
- Enter your SID and PIN and click on the "Submit" button.
If you have entered the correct numbers, you will get a message that says you have successfully completed the process and that your account will be active in approximately five minutes. - Once activated, click on E-mail & Passwords and then select Getting Started with E-mail and Computing Accounts.
For assistance with login procedures or activating your account, contact the Information Technology Services (ITS) help desk at 303-735-4357 or help@colorado.edu.
Email Accounts
The university has established e-mail as an official means of communication with enrolled students. Distance students are issued a university e-mail address (name@colorado.edu); however, CAETE will use the e-mail address you provide on your registration form. The e-mail address is used to communicate important announcements (e.g., registration information, class cancellations or changes, new courses, etc.) Students are responsible for checking the account on a regular basis. To activate your account, log in to PLUS (or via the student web portal) and choose “Accounts.” Students may choose to redirect all university e-mail to an outside e-mail account at their discretion. For assistance in this process, contact Information Technology Services (ITS) at 303-735-4357 or itsc@colorado.edu.
