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Guest Accounts

Guest Accounts

Summary

On this page you’ll learn how to get a guest network account, what kinds of access those accounts allow, the different lengths of time these accounts remain active, and the terms of use.

What Guest Accounts Provide

Guest accounts allow visitors to access the Internet, the Whitman Network, and related services. These accounts enable the use of public lab computers and printers connected to the public laser printing system. However, guest accounts do not provide access to the Residence Hall network. All files and data associated with a guest account are permanently deleted when the account is deactivated.  There are three types of guest accounts:

  • Whitman_Guest Wi-Fi access for visitors

  • Short-term Guest Accounts

  • Long-term Guest Accounts

Whitman_Guest Wi-Fi Access for Visitors

Visitors using mobile devices can connect to the Whitman Guest wireless network. To receive login credentials, guests must complete a brief form and agree to the Acceptable Use Policy.

Short-Term Guest Accounts

Short-term guest accounts are intended for brief campus visits or events. To request a short-term account, contact one of the following offices or individuals:

  • All staff and faculty members can create a short term guest account through RapidIdentity

    • Log into RapidIdentity using your Whitman Account

    • Click the Dashboard button and select People from the dropdown menu

    • Click My Sponsored Accounts from the left-hand navigation menu

    • Select Add New Person button

    • Fill in the form with the name of the guest (first and last), the guest’s email address, an expiration date (no more than 7 days from today), and choose Short Term Guest in Sponsor Affiliation

    • Click Create when done

Long-Term Guest Accounts

Long-term guest accounts are available for individuals engaged in activities that support the educational mission of Whitman College. These include visiting faculty, scholars, members of affiliated organizations, or others working in official partnership with the College.

  • Default duration: 6 months

  • Maximum duration: 1 year

If an extension is needed, the account holder must submit a new Guest Account Application Form (PDF) before the current account expires.

How to Request a Long-term guest account?

  1. Prepare a written request and secure a sponsor.
    The sponsor must be a full-time Whitman faculty or staff member who works directly with the guest.

  2. Download and complete the Guest Account Application/Renewal Form (PDF)

  3. Submit the form to:
    Whitman College Technology Services
    Attn: Ronnelle Partlow
    partlorl@whitman.edu

  4. The Chief Information Officer will review and approve or deny the request.

Approved applicants will receive a personal email with activation instructions.

Terms of Use

Whitman College Technology Services (WCTS) reserves the right to terminate any guest account if necessary.

  • Long-term guest email accounts use Google’s spam filtering and virus protection services.

  • When an account is closed, no data or email will be retained.

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