May 05, 2026  
2026-2027 DRAFT Student Registration Handbook 
    
2026-2027 DRAFT Student Registration Handbook

MyCWU Account and Password Information


SETTING UP YOUR MYCWU ACCOUNT

For newly admitted students, a letter will be sent to the home address containing a Username and CWU ID Number. The Create New CWU Account is only available to new students who have not signed into their MyCWU account. If a temporary password was sent or the account has been accessed, you will go to Change Your Password down below.

Navigation: https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/information-services/enterprise-application-services/resources-students.php to manage and update your account. If you are unsure what your CWU ID Number is, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 509-963-3001.

CWU Account Management Page

CWU Account Management Front Screen
 

Create New CWU Account

To create a new account, select “Create New CWU Account” and follow the instructions. Please retain your username and email address for future reference. You may now use this username and your new password to log into MyCWU, CWU Student Outlook e-mail, and Canvas accounts.

CWU Account Management Create New Account Screen


Changing Your Password

On the CWU Account Management screen, to change your password choose “Change your Password via Microsoft Site” and follow the instructions. Please make sure you follow the guidelines for creating a new password. Once a new password has been entered correctly, you will receive a message saying the password has been changed successfully.

CWU Account Management Password Tool Screen Change your password


Username Recovery

If you have forgotten your username, select Username Recovery.

Username recovery will require your CWU ID number and Home Email Address. If you are unsure what your CWU ID Number is, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 509-963-3001.