Post Graduation Accounts and Access
Account Deactivation:
Effective June 30th of the following year of graduation student University accounts will be deactivated. At that time, all access to DMU resources using University accounts will end. This includes, but is not limited to, DMU email addresses and mailboxes, Pulse, and items listed below:
End of Access to DMU Electronic Resources:
- Campus printer and printing accounts. At that time all remaining balances will be forfeit.
- Office 365 licenses for Office applications (web and desktop).
- Access to student OneDrive storage. (all data stored will be inaccessible).
- Access to the DMU provided student wifi network.
- Access to Pulse, Colleague Self Service, and other administrative websites.
What to Expect:
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Student accounts will continue to use the same login format [username]@student.dmu.edu.
- Reminder emails will be sent in the month(s) prior to deactivation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
I have important emails in my DMU mailbox, what do I need to do to keep them?
A couple common options are:
- You can forward them to a personal mailbox
- Export/Save them to PDFs
I have accounts with companies or services that use my DMU email address as the login. What should I do?
Login to each service and see if changing your email account is an option. If you have trouble you will need to contact their support for assistance.
I have files/notebooks in OneDrive. How can I export them?
It is important that you export or copy any files and notebooks you have saved to OneDrive for Business through Des Moines University before your account is deactivated. Until then you can use the storage as normal.
There are a few ways to export or migrate your OneDrive contents. Refer to Student OneDrive Export Options in the attached graduation packet (updated for 2024).
Will I continue to have access to Library resources?
The Library has stated that Alumni do not have access to any electronic Library resources and/or databases.
Any questions regarding Library resources should be directed to the Library at Library@dmu.edu.
Will I still be able to obtain my 1098T or other tax forms?
Your account will still be active by the time you need your 1098 Tax form. You can the obtain the form in Colleague Self Service.
- Go to Pulse (pulse.dmu.edu) > click Quick Links > then Colleague Self Service.
- Questions regarding tax forms can be directed to the Accounting department (515) 271-1473.
How can I obtain transcripts or letters of recommendations if I do not have access to my DMU email address or Pulse?
You can place transcript or letter of recommendation requests from the Registrar’s website – www.dmu.edu/Registrar.
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Any questions regarding these services should be directed to the Registrar’s office; Registrar@dmu.edu
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