Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Bethel Community Account?
- Who's eligible for a Bethel Community Account?
- What can I do with a Bethel Community Account?
- What is a username? Can I have more than one? Can my username be changed?
- What is account activation?
- How do I get an account activation link or find out what my username and temporary password are?
- What is identity proofing?
- What guidance is there about selecting a password and/or challenge responses?
- How do I change my password?
- How do I reset my password?
- Questions? Who do I contact?
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What is a Bethel Community Account?
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| Term | Days before term begins | Days after term ends |
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| Spring | 45 | 60 |
| All other terms | 45 | 15 |
The alumni role is assigned to a current student in the term for which they have applied to graduate. A former student that did not graduate but has completed a minimum number of credits in their program will transition to an alumni role within one year of withdrawal.The staff role is assigned 14 days before the start of an active job for any non-faculty staff member. This role is removed on the day the active job ends.
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This role is also given to staff members who support academic programs, such as administrative assistants, library and registrar staff, and the Executive Leadership Team.
At the Days after term ends time, users with the FACULTY role will gain RECENT-FACULTY. This will allow faculty to maintain access to their account. They will lose access using the metric below:
| School | Days after term ends | |
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| College of Arts & Sciences | 210 | |
| College of Adult & Professional Studies | 345 | |
| Graduate School | 345 | |
| Bethel Seminary | 345 |
Who is not eligible for a Bethel Community Account?
The alumni role is assigned to a current student in the term for which they have applied to graduate. A former student that did not graduate but has completed 30 credits in their program will transition to an alumni role within one year of withdrawal.
The RETIREE-STAFF role is not eligible for a BCA account.
What can I do with a Bethel Community Account?
Your access to electronic resources varies by role:
What is a username? Can I have more than one? Can my username be changed?
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Account activation is the process by which a Bethel Community Account is activated for use. To do this, you’ll either follow an account activation link or enter your assigned username and temporary password on the account activation page. After agreeing to Bethel’s Responsible Use Policy /wiki/spaces/ITSKB/pages/50017185, you’ll set a new password and provide answers to challenge questions.
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If you’re new to Bethel as a student, the account you used to apply will automatically transition before your first registered classes start. If you're starting at Bethel in another role, the office responsible for welcoming you to Bethel will provide you with either an account activation link (sent to you via email) or your assigned username and temporary password (typically mailed to you). See “Questions“Questions? Who do I contact?” for contact information.
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What guidance is there about selecting a password and/or challenge responses?
Please read the best practices for selecting passwords, passphrases and challenge responses.
How do I change my password?
You can change your password online.
How do I reset my password?
You can reset your password online.
Questions? Who do I contact?
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