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Bronco NetID

The primary computer account available to all students is called a Bronco NetID. A Bronco NetID is used for all official WMU communication and access to online services offered through the GoWMU portal, and electronic communications services.

Bronco NetIDs are automatically generated at the time of a student's admission to WMU and remain active throughout a student's enrollment and for approximately twelve months after no further enrollment, or approximately 24 months after graduation.

Bronco NetIDs are issued with a temporary password which must be activated before the account can be used. To activate your password, go to gowmu.wmich.edu and click either "First Time Logging in" or "Set Your Password". When you activate your password, you will be prompted to create a challenge phrase. This will allow you to reset your password if you've forgotten it.

Students who do not remember their Bronco NetID and/or password may swipe their Bronco/WMU ID at any of the on-campus card swipe locations: BCC Lab, CAE Center, Kellogg Computer Lab, Help Desk, Registrar's Office, Rood Hall Arts & Sciences Lab, Sangren Labs, and the UCC Lab.

Need More Help?

If you need assistance, the Help Desk is located down the hall at the end of the UCC lab. They may be reached by telephone at (269) 387-HELP, option 1, or by e-mail to .