Information about Broward College's Password Policy for Students

Passwords

When you first get your ID your password is set to a temporary password. This password lets you in the first time, but must immediately be changed to a new private password that meets certain security conditions​ set by the college and audited by the state.
Your password is your key to the data you need to perform your job, but you are also responsible for safeguarding it against misuse. Under no circumstances should it be shared with anyone -- even your supervisor or an IT employee.

Anatomy of a Password

BC has established a password policy that conforms to the minimum IT Security standards. You must choose a password that meets these requirements:

Password Guidelines

  • Passwords expire every 180 days
  • You cannot use the same password within 1 year.
  • Passwords shall not be common words used at Broward College, family member's names, local sports teams, bank or personal identification number, and your First or Last name.
  • You have 5 attempts before you must contact the Broward College Help Desk to have your account unlocked

Password Tips:

  • It must be a minimum of 8 characters long.
  • DO NOT:
    • Do not use your first and last name in the password.
    • Do not use more than 3 numbers or letters in sequence. (ex 1234, abcd)
    • Do not copy and paste the information, please enter it manually.
  • On mobile devices, you will need to re-enter your password on accounts that use your login information with your new password, for example: email & teams

It must contain all of the following:

  • At least one uppercase letter (A to Z)
  • At least one lowercase letter (a to z)
  • At least one numeric character (0 to 9)
  • At least one non-alphanumeric characters (|,$,%,&...)

Your password must not contain a 3-character sequence from your First and Last name that is currently on file. Examples are:

  • User: John Doe
    • password cannot contain joh, ohn, or doe.
    • example's: "tesjoht","johnisgreat","doeismyname"
  • User: Jane Doe 
    • password cannot contain jan, ane, or doe.
    • example's: "tesjant","janeisgreat","doeismyname"

 

If you need further assistance, please connect with an agent via our Live Chat portal or by phone at 954-201-7521. You can also visit our Information Technology Help Desk to submit a ticket.

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