University Account Descriptions
There are many different kinds of computer accounts at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Below is a list of accounts and who needs them.
Default Accounts
NOTE: While the default accounts all share the same user name, the passwords are not synchronized automatically.
Novell or NDS (Novell Directory Services):
- Novell accounts are required for access to file storage and software on the network.
- Students must have Novell accounts to use the computers in the labs.
- Faculty and staff must have Novell accounts to store files and use software on the network.
UNCG Domain ADS (Windows Active Directory):
- Used for connecting to any networked Microsoft Windows server on campus.
- When faculty and staff members log into university owned machines in non-lab spaces, they log into the Novell system and into the computer itself. This typically happens as one act due to synchronized passwords. All Windows based workstations are being configured so that users can utilize their Windows Active Directory account to log into the workstations.
- Faculty, staff, and graduate students needing access to a Web site on web.uncg.edu or web-d.uncg.edu.
e-Spartan:
- Faculty and staff members receive e-Spartan accounts (also commonly referred to as Lotus Accounts) for email and calendaring at UNCG. These email addresses are in the format: username@uncg.edu.
- You may install the desktop version of Lotus Notes on your computer for accessing your e-Spartan email. In addition, e-Spartan can be accessed via the Web at e-spartan.uncg.edu.
- e-Spartan uses your Novell user name & password.
- For technical support, login to 6-TECH Online or contact 6-TECH at (336) 256-TECH (8324) or 6-tech@uncg.edu.
iSpartan
- Students receive iSpartan accounts (also commonly referred to as Gmail) for email and calendaring at UNCG. These email addresses are in the format: username@uncg.edu.
- Faculty, staff and students may use iSpartan for Google services such as "Sites" and "Docs." Google Sites is the recommended tool for creating personal web pages.
- iSpartan can be accessed via the Web at ispartan.uncg.edu.
- iSpartan uses your Novell user name & password.
- For technical support (including providing answers to usability and "how to" questions) go to the Google Apps Help Center. For questions about account creation and maintenance, contact 6-TECH at (336) 256-TECH (8324) or 6-tech@uncg.edu.
- For more information about the iSpartan project, go to the iSpartan Project web page.
Blackboard:
- Blackboard accounts are created for all students who are enrolled in courses that use Blackboard for online components of the class.
- Blackboard uses the Novell user name and password.
UNIX:
- UNIX accounts are required for access to publishing or maintaining departmental Web pages on www.uncg.edu.
- Various software packages are available on UNIX, such as the statistical packages SAS and SPSS.
- There is some specialty math software, such as MATLAB.
- UNIX accounts have a UNIX password.
Other Accounts
Banner:
- The Banner Information System contains menus and forms (screens) that allow authorized users to inquire on and maintain information about anyone affiliated with UNCG as a prospect, applicant, student, faculty member, staff member, or alumnus. Security permits different users to see and update specific information as is appropriate for their job at UNCG.
- Administrative Departments: Staff in administrative departments that use the Banner Information System should check with their department head or supervisor to see if they need this account.
- Academic Departments: All departmental support staff who have contact with students as well as those faculty involved in Graduate Admissions for their department should obtain Banner accounts. Faculty can obtain information such as class rosters and some basic student information via UNCGenie Web for faculty using their university ID and university PIN numbers, without having a Banner Account. For information about faculty use of Banner and UNCGenie, go to the UNCG Faculty Information page.
- If you are not sure if you need a Banner account or want more information, contact 6-TECH at (336) 256-TECH (8324).