Security, Policies & Guidelines

Computer Account Policy (revised 01-31-06)

Purpose of this Policy: This policy outlines the eligibility requirements and costs associated with the four different kinds of accounts that ICT provides. It also lists services associated with those accounts.

NMSU ICT provides network services and access to computer and network resources.
Issuance of an account by ICT includes the following:

• Internet Access
• Dial up access
• Email
• Web Publishing
• Telnet, SSH and FTP access
• 200 MB of disk space
• Webmail WebCT
• NMSU Online (grades, registration, transcripts and more)

Standard accounts are assigned to an individual student or employee and, as a courtesy, remain active for four months after the individual is no longer affiliated with NMSU.

Departmental accounts are assigned to a single department
Each department will receive one free account per year. Additional departmental accounts are available at $60 per year. Departmental accounts must be renewed annually.

Chartered Student Organizations:
Chartered Student Organization accounts are assigned each NMSU Chartered Student Organization. The Organization must retain its charter or the account will be suspended. Additional accounts are available for $60 per year.

Retirees:
Accounts are assigned to retirees. Retirees must renew their accounts annually. Additional accounts are available at $60 per year.