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Is the email I received about my email account a Phishing Attempt
Is this a phish?

Syracuse University uses email to provide important information regarding account and data retention for former students.  If you have any doubts or concerns about the legitimacy of emails you receive, please contact ITS Client Services at (315) 443-2677 or help@syr.edu


Email

access changes

and OneDrive Changes

Why is email and OneDrive access changing for former students and alumni?  

The university is updating its policies to ensure the security and efficient management of its resources. This includes managing email accounts and other digital assets associated with former students. 

When is the last day I will

have

be able to access my emails and files

associated to my syr.edu account?The

?

Former students and alumni whose last term of enrollment was Spring 2023 or any term prior will be denied access on or soon after May 28, 2024. 

For recent and current students, the last day to access your syr.edu account will be 12 months after your last term of enrollment at SU. 

What will happen to my

access to

email and OneDrive files

after the retention policy changes?12 months after your

?

Data for former students and alumni whose last term of enrollment , access to the university resources will be denied.  Emails was Spring 2023 or any term prior will be deleted on or soon after May 28, 2024.

For recent and current students, email and files will be deleted 6 months soon after access is deniedremoved.  It is recommended that you download  download or transfer any important  important documents and emails from your syr.edu account before you lose access is removed.

How do I give SU my new, non-

My syr.edu email address is forwarded to another email I check more often. Will that also stop? 

Yes, email forwarding from your syr.edu email address

?

Either send an email to records@syr.edu with any information that needs to be updated, or go to https://alumniupdate.syr.edu and add any new or updated information. Your alumni record will be updated.will stop when access to the account is removed. Update your contacts with that preferred email address to ensure uninterrupted communication.

Will I still be able to access

my student records and transcripts after the retention policy changes?Your student record will remain intact in MySlice, Blackboard, and other systems. While access to some university resources may be affected by the retention policy changes, you will still have access to your transcript.

MySlice, BlackBoard and other technology resources?

No.  These resources are available only to current students, faculty and staff, and former students whose last term of enrollment was less than 12 months ago.

What if I need my SU transcript?

You can order your transcript by following the directions provided on the The Office of the from the Registrar's websiteOffice.

I have important documents and emails stored in my syr.edu account. How can I retrieve them before I lose access?

It's recommended that you download

 What can I do to keep my syr.edu email address? 

Email and OneDrive services are available to individuals that are actively affiliated with Syracuse University.  There are no exceptions. 


What do I need to do?

  • If you do not already have one, create an email account with another provider such as gmail. 
  • Download or transfer any important documents and emails from your syr.edu account
before you lose access.  In most cases you can manual forward your eMail to a non -syr.edu email account or export them to your local device and save your OneDrive files to your local device.  For more information. AnchorHowToSaveDataHowToSaveDataCan you help me transfer my eMail and Files?   <Can Andrew or Ryan provide information >

Certainly! To begin transferring your email and files, please follow these directions:

*Email – they can export to local device. <add link to direction on how to do this>

*OneDrive - Full sync to their local device.  <add link to direction on how to do this>

If you encounter any difficulties or need further assistance during the transfer process, please don't hesitate to reach out to the IT Help Desk. Our team is here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
  • . You may simply choose to manually forward them to another email account. 
  • Update log-in credentials for websites and applications for which you use your syr.edu email.
  • Provide your new email address to Syracuse University’s Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, visit https://alumniupdate.syr.edu to add any new or updated information. 

When do I need to take action?

  • Former students and alumni whose last term of enrollment was Spring 2023 or any term prior need to take action before May 28, 2024.
  • Former students and alumni that last attended Summer 2023 or more recently need to take action within 12 months of their last term of enrollment elapses.
  • Current students should begin transitioning from the syr.edu email account and OneDrive as soon as they graduate or stop attending.

How can I move my email and files?

  • Email
    • export to local device.  See instructions at Microsoft.com.
    • forward individual messages to a non-syr.edu email account.
  • OneDrive
    • do these two steps:
      1. sync to a different device (see instructions at Microsoft.com), and then
      2. copy or move the files to another location out of the SU OneDrive folder.

If you need assistance, contact the ITS Service Center at help@syr.edu or 315-443-2677.

How do I give SU my new email address?

Please go to https://alumniupdate.syr.edu and add any new or updated information.

Continuing or Returning Students

I am a former student who is returning to Syracuse University. Will I regain access to

my syr

my syr.edu account?

Returning students may regain access to their syr.edu accounts if it is less than 12 months since their last class. However, if it has been 12 months or longer, you will be given a clean email and OneDrive account upon your return. It's important to note that even if you are given a clean account, you will retain your previous email address, NetID, and SUID. If you are unsure whether you will be returning before the 12-month mark, it's recommended that you download or transfer any important documents and emails from your syr.edu account before you lose access.

What if I am not graduating or planning to continue my studies at Syracuse University? Will I still lose my email address?

Students will retain access to their syr.edu accounts

up to

12

months since your last class taken

after last term of enrollment.  After 12 months you will lose access to

eMail

email and OneDrive

account

.

if

If you are unsure

if

whether you will

be returning before the

return within 12 months, it

's

is recommended that you download or transfer any important documents and emails from your syr.edu account before you lose access.

All emails to my syr.edu email address are forwarded to another email I check more often. Will that also stop? 

Yes, email forwarding from your syr.edu email address will also cease once your account is deactivated. It's recommended to update your contacts with your non-syr.edu email address to ensure uninterrupted communication.

I use my syr.edu email to log in to several websites and apps. How will that be affected?

Your access to websites and apps using your syr.edu email for login may be affected once your syr.edu account is deactivated. We recommend contacting the respective services and updating your email address associated with those accounts to prevent any disruption in access.

What

can I do to keep my syr.edu eMail address? Can I paid to keep?

At this time, there is no option available to retain or pay to keep your syr.edu email address after you are no longer eligible for access to university resources.  As such, we recommend taking proactive measures to transition to an alternative email address for continued communication and correspondence.

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should I do if I have additional questions or need assistance?

For further assistance or clarification regarding the retention policy changes, please feel free to contact the University's IT department directly at (315) 443-2677 or help@syr.edu. Our team is available to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding this communication or any other related matters

.

What do I need to do?

  • If you do not already have one, create a email account with another provider, such as gmail. 
  • Download or transfer any important documents and emails from your syr.edu account. You may simply choose to manually forward them to another email account. Update your log-in credentials for websites and apps that are connected to your syr.edu email, as your log-in experience may be affected once your syr.edu account is deactivated

    .

    While your username will still work once your email account is closed, you will have an issue if you forget your password and need to access your syr.edu email address. We recommend updating your email address associated with those accounts to prevent any disruption in access. 
  • Provide your new email address to Syracuse University’s Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving by visiting the Alumni Update webpage, so that we can keep you informed of alumni programs and services.
  • Current students should begin transitioning away from your syr.edu account as soon as they graduate.