Usernames and Passwords

All students at the University of Lapland have a personal username that provides access to the computer network services. The username is made up of letters combined from the user’s first name and surname.   For example, someone called Eddie Exemplary might have the username eexempla and the email address eexempla@ulapland.fi. A username provides the following user rights:

Detailed information for each student group is on the left side of this page. The information covers the granting of usernames and the grounds for user rights.

WHY DO I NEED A USERNAME?

You can log into the following services with your username:

• WebOodi (https://weboodi.ulapland.fi )
  • Completed courses
  • Credit transcripts
  • Semester and course registrations
  • Maintenance of contact information
• Optima web-based learning environment  (https://optima.lapinkampus.fi )
• Remote access to library databases (http://www.ulapland.fi/kirjasto/etakaytto )  
• Email (https://posti.ulapland.fi/owa )
• The university computer network (e.g. computer room workstations)
  • Domain: ULAPLAND
• The university’s wireless network (through student laptops)
  • Network: Student
  • Domain: ULAPLAND
• The University of Lapland Intranet

CHANGING THE PASSWORD

A username comes with a password, which the user must change before activating the username. This is done during the first login. The first login must be made through the OWA email system or by using a University of Lapland work station. When logging in for the first time to a university workstation, the system will ask the user to change the username-specific password.

The password is changed through the OWA email system by logging into the system at https://posti.ulapland.fi/owa and by choosing the option "asetukset -> vaihda salasana” (Settings -> Change password).

USER INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMINATION OF USER RIGHTS

In accepting a username, you are also agreeing to abide by the University of Lapland´s  rules of network and computer usage. The rules can be viewed on the university’s web page at http://www.ulapland.fi/ict/rules   You should ALWAYS log off the system when finished working.

User accounts are closed 7 days after the termination of a right to study. Before closing the account, you must transfer and delete your files and emails from the university’s information systems.

Further information and rules can be found on the ICT Services web pages at http://www.ulapland.fi/ict  In problem situations, the student HelpDesk is at your service. You should always contact the ICT Services through email, if possible.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Student HelpDesk (main building, F-house)
Open Monday through Thursday 9:00–16:00, Friday 9:00–15:00
Email: Helpdesk(at)ulapland.fi, phone: +358 40 4844 488