RamNet ID

You’ll use your RamNet ID Username to access all WCU systems that require Single Sign-On (SSO), including:

• Campus Email
• RamPortal
• D2L
• Zoom
• Microsoft Office 365
• Google Workspace
• ServiceNow
• Panopto
• Qualtrics
• RamPrint
• Many other college and departmental applications that use Single Sign On (SSO)

The transition will occur over the course of the next year. Once this process is complete, students and employees will use RamNet ID to log in.

• Identity Access Management (IAM): A system that controls how WCU accounts are created and managed, ensuring secure access to campus systems and applications.
• RamNet ID: Your campus ID number. Previously referred to as WCU ID.  New users will receive RamNet IDs generated by the new IAM system. Existing user’s WCU ID stay the same and will now be referred to as RamNet ID.
• WCU ID: The previous term used for campus ID number, now called RamNet ID.
• RamNet Username: The unique identifier assigned to a user that serves as the key to logging in to WCU-supported tools and services, like email, RamPortal, D2L, and more. For existing users, you will continue to use your existing username.  For new users, your RamNet Username will have the following format: <RamNet ID>@wcupa.edu. For example: 3000050@wcupa.edu
• Campus Email (Primary): Your WCU email address in Outlook, used for official university communication. Existing users will continue to use their existing email address. New user’s (both student and employee) email address will have the following format: <FirstInitial><Lastname><last 3 digits of your RamNet ID>@wcupa.edu. For example: RChester050@wcupa.edu
• Single Sign-On (SSO): A login method that allows you to access multiple WCU services and systems using the same username and password, so you don’t need to remember separate logins for different tools.
• Email Alias: An email alias is an additional email address that routes messages to your campus email. It's also known as an alternate email address (for instance: if your last name changes when you get married).

In alignment with PASSHE governing decisions, West Chester University has retired myWCU (the PeopleSoft Student Information System) and transition to RamPortal (Ellucian’s Student Information System). As part of this shift, your WCU ID will be replaced by a RamNet ID, which will be integrated into the university's new Identity and Access Management (IAM) system.

For employees, the changes taking place will not affect your existing WCU email address.

For students, your email address will change to the new format.

The changes taking place over the next year will not affect the functionality of your existing WCU email address. However, you may notice slight differences in how your email is displayed across various systems:

D2L: Overview of Changes to Email Display (KB0011728)

No, your RamCard will not change, and there is no need to get a new one.