The purpose of this article is to detail what a VUnetID is and how it is used.
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The individual must be on-boarded through the People, Culture and Belonging or University Registrar processes.
Individuals who have not completed the on-boarding processes will not be able to have a VUnetID created.
A VUnetID is a unique identifier assigned to each student, faculty member, or staff member who wants to access the network and systems hosted by Vanderbilt University and its trusted vendors. Think of it like a digital "passport" that grants you access to various university resources and services online.
Here are some ways a VUnetID is used:
Campus Network Access: Your VUnetID serves as your user name for logging into the vuNet network, which provides secure internet connectivity across campus.
You'll use your VUnetID to access various VUIT services, such as:
Vanderbilt University's Single-Sign-On (SSO) portal.
Email (Vanderbilt email accounts)
File storage (e.g., Box, OneDrive)
Online applications and software (e.g., Microsoft Office 365)
Campus Computing Resources:
Your VUnetID is required for accessing campus computing resources like computer labs, printers, cloud platforms, and shared folders.
VUIT Support: When you need technical assistance or troubleshooting help from VUIT's IT support team, your VUnetID will be used to identify your account along with any related accounts.
In summary, a VUnetID is a crucial part of the Vanderbilt University identity and network infrastructure that allows students, faculty, and staff to access various university resources and services online.
Claiming a VUnetID
Incoming staff and faculty can claim their ID here
Incoming students can claim their ID here
Anyone experiencing an issue logging into VU systems after claiming their ID should submit a Service Request.
Please allow 24 hours to pass once the claim process is complete. This will allow the account enough time to synchronise with VU servers and systems.
Once a VUnetID is created it cannot be changed.
New University Employee - Claim your Vanderbilt University account. Claiming your Vanderbilt University account is the first step to begin using Vanderbilt University network resources. Click the "New University Employee" link to claim your VUnetID.
Claim Invitation - Claim your Vanderbilt account. Claiming your invitation is the first step to begin using Vanderbilt network resources. Click the "Claim Invitation" link to claim your VUnetID. Only users who have been sent a Vanderbilt Invitation are eligible for claiming this type of account.
Claim Student Account - Claim your Vanderbilt student account.
SSO (Single Sign-On)
Desktop Support
https://claim-identity.app.vanderbilt.edu/employeeclaim/
https://claim-identity.app.vanderbilt.edu/studentclaim/