Your Cal Poly username is the unique identifier that associates your Cal Poly account with a broad range of campus services. Your Cal Poly email address is your Cal Poly username + @calpoly.edu, for example, jmustang@calpoly.edu.
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Usernames are automatically assigned based on an individual's "preferred" name, as listed on the My Cal Poly Portal, under the Personal Info tab > My Info. An algorithm determines usernames Usernames are algorithmically generated based on availability. Usually, a username is created from a combination of your first initial and last name (up to eight characters). Users cannot personally choose their Cal Poly usernames and cannot have more than one active username.
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Only in very rare cases might a user get a new username. Changing a username requires manual intervention and takes substantial time and effort to ensure that it is changed in all applicable campus systems. ITS will only change a username if:
Any other exceptions must be approved by ITS. Submit an Other Account Modification Request. |
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