MENDOCINO COLLEGE STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT ACTIVATION

You must be a currently enrolled student of Mendocino College in order to qualify for a student email account. To verify your enrollment, type in your First and Last Name as you are registered with Admissions and Records, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.

First Name and Last Name:	(EXAMPLE: Juan DeLeSantos)

Last Four of Social Security Number:	(EXAMPLE: 7777) Only 4 digits!

Enter Password:	(EXAMPLE: HOCKEY) No Punctuation!
	Passwords must be at least 6 characters. It is highly recommended that you use numbers and letters in your password to make it harder to have your email compromised.
Secret Question:	Used to reset password. No Punctuation!
Answer:	Used to reset password.
You must read the Mendocino College Student Email Guidelines listed below and click in this box to agree to be bound by its policies.	You must click on the box on the left that you have read the email policy and that you understand you will be bound by it.

MENDOCINO COLLEGE STUDENT EMAIL GUIDELINES Student Email Acceptable Use Guidelines Mendocino College encourages the use of student email as an effective and efficient way to improve communication between students, faculty members and administrative staff. The primary purpose of student email is to meet the academic, student life, administrative, and business needs of the College. While the College will continue to communicate through printed publications and written correspondence, it is expected that the College will increasingly use student email as an official means of communication with Mendocino College students. Prohibited Conduct Student email may not be used in the following ways: Unlawful activities; Commercial purposes; Personal financial gain; False identity in email communications; Misrepresentation of Mendocino College; Interference with Mendocino College technology operations through electronic chain letters; Unsolicited electronic communications; Disruption of electronic communications; Corruption of electronic communications systems and services; Obstruction of electronic communications system and services; Access Restriction Access to and use of student email is considered a privilege accorded at the discretion of Mendocino College. The College maintains the right to immediately withdraw the access and use of student email when there is reason to believe that violations of law or College Policies and Administrative Regulations have occurred. In such cases, the alleged violation will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for further investigation and adjudication under the Code of Student Conduct. The range of sanctions for unacceptable use of student email includes expulsion from the College. Security Mendocino College cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files on its computer systems. While steps have been taken to provide security, it is possible that the College's technology systems may be breached. Because it is impossible to filter all materials transmitted or received via electronic means, the College cannot assure that users will not be exposed to unsolicited information. Privacy The general right of privacy should be extended to the extent possible in the electronic environment. Mendocino College and all electronic users should treat electronically stored information in individuals' files as confidential and private. There is an acknowledged trade-off between the right of privacy of a user and the need of system administrators to gather necessary information to ensure the continued functioning of these resources. In the normal course of system administration, system administrators may have to examine activities, files, electronic mail, and printer listings to gather sufficient information to diagnose and correct problems with system software or hardware. Whenever possible, prior notification will be provided; however, the system's administrators will subsequently notify faculty, staff, or students if it was necessary to enter or view their files, electronic mail, printer listings, or to examine activities. System administrators at all times have an obligation to maintain the confidentiality of a user's files, electronic mail, and activity logs. Users of student email are strictly prohibited from accessing files and information other than their own. The College reserves the right to access its computer and network systems, including current and archival files of user accounts when there is reasonable suspicion that unacceptable use has occurred. Access Mendocino College provides no guarantees for student email availability and may discontinue this service at anytime. By accessing Mendocino College email you agree to the terms of this Policy and that Mendocino College, its staff, and officers shall not be liable for any damages or costs of any type arising out of or in any way connected with your use of this service.