Information Services & Technology

1

Find Your RamNet ID Number:

To find your RamNet ID Number, log in to the Admissions portal (Undergraduate or Graduate).
Make note of your 7-digit RamNet ID Number (for example: 3654321).

2

Go to the Account Setup Page:

WCU User Account Self Service

Click on the "Initialize Password" button under the "New Student" section.

3

Click on the Initialize Your Password:

Click on "Initialize Password" button under the "New Student" section.

Please note, if you are a former West Chester University student or employee, you do not need to create a new WCU account, simply reset your password.

4

Enter Your Username:

In the “Username” box, type your RamNet ID Number (from step one) followed by “@wcupa.edu”.

For example: 
If your RamNet ID Number is 3654321, then your username = 3654321@wcupa.edu

5

Enter your Temporary Password:

In the "Old/Current Password" box, type your temporary password.  Your temporary password is: "WCU-" followed by your date of birth (format: WCU-MMDDYYYY).  Be sure to use uppercase for "WCU".

For example:
If your birthdate is March 4, 2003, then your "Old/Current password" = WCU-03042003

6

Enter a New Password: 

Your new password:

• Must be at least 12 characters.
• Must not include any part of your name.

Duplicate your new password in the "Confirm your New Password" box. 

Click the "Update Password" button.

7

Welcome to your RamNet ID account!

Access to RamPortal and D2L will be immediate. Access to your WCU Email will be available 30 minutes after you create your password.

8

Your RamNet ID Access Links

Now that your RamNet ID is set up, you can use these links to access your WCU student systems and services — including email, course materials, campus Wi-Fi, and more.