How to Get a Bama Account

The University of Alabama computer network, equipment, and resources are owned by the University and are provided primarily to support the academic and administrative functions of the University. The use of these computer resources is governed by federal and state law and University policies. The use of bama accounts is subject to these terms of use.

Every University faculty, staff, retiree, and student with a valid ACTion card is eligible to get an account on bama.ua.edu. Other campus groups may also be eligible for accounts.

Students

Accounts are created near the beginning of each semester for all students that do not already have one. You can use this online tool to retrieve your account name and e-mail address and to set your password.

If you do not know your PIN number, you can bring your valid ACTion card to the HelpDesk in 125 Gordon Palmer. Within a few minutes, the HelpDesk staff will print out an account information sheet for you. This sheet will have a new, randomly-generated password plus instructions on how to change your password.

Faculty, Staff, and Retirees

Most faculty and staff will need to request a bama account. The exception to this is faculty members who have come through new faculty orientation; they are given account information sheets in the Office of Information Technology folder.

To get a bama account:

Bring your ACTion card to the HelpDesk.
Fill out the short request form, choosing your account and mail name.
Hand your ACTion card and completed form to a consultant on duty.
A professional consultant will create your account while you wait.

For security purposes, no one else will be allowed to pick up your account, including your spouse. If you are unable to appear in person, contact the HelpDesk to make alternate arrangements.

Departments, Classes, and Organizations

Faculty and staff can request accounts for their departments or for classes that they teach. Come to the HelpDesk and ask for a departmental account request form. An account for a department will require the signature of the department head; an account for a class will require the signature of the instructor listed for that class. The person who signs the account request form is responsible for all activity on that account and is the only person who can request or receive password changes for that account.

Student organization accounts are handled through the Office of the Dean of Students. The organization's faculty advisor should request the account, manage account access through requests for new passwords, and supervise all activity on that account.

Faculty and staff may also request accounts for organizations. These accounts must be sponsored by a faculty and staff member and can only be used by University of Alabama faculty, staff, and students. Accounts in this category must be renewed every fall.

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	How to Get a Bama Account The University of Alabama computer network, equipment, and resources are owned by the University and are provided primarily to support the academic and administrative functions of the University. The use of these computer resources is governed by federal and state law and University policies. The use of bama accounts is subject to these terms of use. Every University faculty, staff, retiree, and student with a valid ACTion card is eligible to get an account on bama.ua.edu. Other campus groups may also be eligible for accounts. Students Accounts are created near the beginning of each semester for all students that do not already have one. You can use this online tool to retrieve your account name and e-mail address and to set your password. If you do not know your PIN number, you can bring your valid ACTion card to the HelpDesk in 125 Gordon Palmer. Within a few minutes, the HelpDesk staff will print out an account information sheet for you. This sheet will have a new, randomly-generated password plus instructions on how to change your password. Faculty, Staff, and Retirees Most faculty and staff will need to request a bama account. The exception to this is faculty members who have come through new faculty orientation; they are given account information sheets in the Office of Information Technology folder. To get a bama account: Bring your ACTion card to the HelpDesk. Fill out the short request form, choosing your account and mail name. Hand your ACTion card and completed form to a consultant on duty. A professional consultant will create your account while you wait. For security purposes, no one else will be allowed to pick up your account, including your spouse. If you are unable to appear in person, contact the HelpDesk to make alternate arrangements. Departments, Classes, and Organizations Faculty and staff can request accounts for their departments or for classes that they teach. Come to the HelpDesk and ask for a departmental account request form. An account for a department will require the signature of the department head; an account for a class will require the signature of the instructor listed for that class. The person who signs the account request form is responsible for all activity on that account and is the only person who can request or receive password changes for that account. Student organization accounts are handled through the Office of the Dean of Students. The organization's faculty advisor should request the account, manage account access through requests for new passwords, and supervise all activity on that account. Faculty and staff may also request accounts for organizations. These accounts must be sponsored by a faculty and staff member and can only be used by University of Alabama faculty, staff, and students. Accounts in this category must be renewed every fall.
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