iCIT GUEST ACCOUNT REQUESTS
About Guest Access
A guest to UW-Whitewater is an individual visiting campus for a limited period of time who is provided limited access to campus resources as a matter of convenience. Those who have a contractual relationship with the University, or who require more comprehensive access to campus resources are not covered by this process.
Guests to UW-Whitewater may access the campus wireless network, General Access Lab computers and lab printing using a special guest account. All guests to UW-Whitewater network resources must abide by the UW-W Network Usage Policy and Guest Access Policy.
Guest Account Requests
Campus resources provided to guests
- WiFi access, restricted to a maximum of three concurrent devices
- Access to General Access Lab computers (includes printing)
Types of Guest Accounts
- Individual Guest Accounts are to be used when the guest names are known (examples are individual guest speakers, or committee meetings with a known attendee list, etc.)
- Bulk Accounts are to be used for providing network access to groups such as student camps, or hosted multi-day meetings. Unique guest accounts may be created for Bulk Account requests. Alternatively, a specially named wireless network (SSID) may be configured for large conferences for wireless only service. Either way, Bulk Accounts will be processed for pre-approved staff members only. If you wish to be pre-approved for setting up Bulk Accounts, contact the TSC Helpdesk.
Process for Requesting Guest Accounts
Request for INDIVIDUAL Guest Account (Sponsor)
- Sponsor goes to iConnect-Access and LOGS IN.
- Sponsor selects the Process Request tab, then the Make a Process Request button, and then selects Guest Account from the drop-down menu
- Sponsor completes and submits form
- If expiration is 7 days or under, automatic approval
- If expiration is greater than 7 days, the request is routed to the TSC for consultation with the Sponsor before request is approved.
- Guest account is named g-[first name initial] [last name initial] [four digit incremented]
- Sponsor receives confirmation of approval
- Credentials get emailed to requestor and guest if requested
Request for INDIVIDUAL Guest Account (Guest)
- Guest goes to iConnect-Access to request an account (Note: Guest does not need to log-in. Request form is on left navigation page.)
- Guest completes and submits form
- Account expiration period is defaulted to 7 days
- Approval request goes to sponsor
- Sponsor reviews and submits form
- If expiration is less than or equal to above policy, automatic approval
- If expiration is greater than automatic policy, request is routed through TSC for consultation with the Sponsor before the request is approved.
- Guest account is named g-[first name initial] [last name initial] [four digit incremented]
- Sponsor receives confirmation of approval/denial
- Credentials are emailed to requestor and guest if requested
Request for BULK ACCOUNTS or Guest Accounts For a Group (Pre-approved Sponsor)
Bulk Accounts are used for providing network access to groups such as student camps, or hosted multi-day meetings. Unique guest accounts will be created for Bulk Account requests. Bulk Accounts will be processed for pre-approved staff members only. If you wish to be pre-approved for setting up Bulk Accounts, contact the TSC Helpdesk.
- Pre-approved sponsor goes to iConnect-Access and LOGS IN.
- Sponsor selects the Process Request tab, then the Make a Process Request button, and then selects Guest Account from the drop-down menu
- Sponsor completes and submits bulk account form, including the event name, and number of accounts needed
- Sponsor requests desired account start and end date, 7-day maximum
- If expiration is 7 days or under, automatic approval
- If expiration is greater than 7 days, the request is routed to the TSC for consultation with the Sponsor before request is approved.
- Guest account is named g-[short name] [four-digit increment]
- Sponsor receives confirmation of approval or denial
- Credentials get emailed to requestor
A link to a separate form for requesting a specially named wireless network (SSID) will be posted in the Bulk Account section. Complete the form and you'll be contacted by the TSC Helpdesk.
