How to Change Your Password/Passphrase

Password/Passphrase Reset Instructions

Your password/passphrase can be created once you have selected to "Set/Reset Password" through the Password Reset Utility and then:

  • Enter your email.
  • Select how you would like to reset your password from the provided list.
  • Follow the provided prompts.

Passwords must contain 16 characters from at least three of the following four categories:

  • English uppercase alphabet characters (A-Z)
  • English lowercase alphabet characters (a-z)
  • Base 10 digits (0-9)
  • Non-alphanumeric characters

And...

  • Passwords MUST NOT contain ANY part of your full name, username, or V number.
  • Past passwords CANNOT be reused; please select a NEW password.

You will use your Vol State log-in credentials for the following systems:

  • Campus Network (both wired and wireless)
    • Wireless access is only available to currently enrolled students with an active Vol State user account and should be available by the first day of the semester.
  • D2L/eLearn,
  • Degree Works
  • Outlook
  • Teams 
  • Library Databases

Need Help?

Contact the IT Help Desk at (615) 230-3302 with any questions or feedback.

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