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Stockton has made the decision to discontinue offering alumni account access one year after graduation or the last course taken. While this decision was a difficult one, the University feels it is necessary to secure our digital infrastructure against modern cyberthreats. Stockton continually evaluates the efficiency and security of our entire network. As part of this evaluation, we have identified alumni email accounts as being especially susceptible to attack.

We understand that the decision to discontinue alumni accounts may be disappointing for some of you who have been using them regularly. However, we want to assure you that this decision was made after careful consideration of the security and efficiency of our systems. We have noticed that most alumni have preferred other personal email services, and that the majority of alumni accounts have been inactive and vulnerable to cyberattacks. Therefore, we have decided to follow the best practices of many other institutions and phase out the alumni email service. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding, and we are here to help you transition to a new email account and keep in touch with the Stockton community.

Why is the university phasing out alumni accounts?
The university aims to enhance security, reduce service redundancy, and focus on the evolving needs of our current students.

When will former student accounts be deactivated?
One year from the end of the last course you took as an active student. 

What are the security concerns with alumni email accounts?
¹ú²ú´«Ã½ email accounts are less actively monitored, making them more susceptible to security threats over time. This increases the university's overall cybersecurity risk as each alumni account represents a potential entry point for cybercriminals. Additionally, updating security practices across a large alumni base presents a difficult challenge as account owners may not be actively engaged or invested in securing their accounts.   

Can I forward my ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ email to a new address?  
Unfortunately you cannot forward your email to a new email address.

Are there alternatives to alumni email accounts?
Yes, alumni can use free, secure email services like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo, which may offer more features than university accounts.

How does using a personal email address benefit alumnus?
A personal email account formatted in a professional manner, such as firstname.lastname@gmail.com, enhances the professional image and facilitates better contact outside the university.

How does phasing out alumni email accounts simplify communication for ¹ú²ú´«Ã½?
It establishes clearer boundaries between current students and alumni, simplifies administrative processes, and ensures updated contact information for university communications.

What is the university's goal in making this decision?
The goal is to secure accounts, reduce redundancy, and better focus on the university's needs, fostering a strong alumni community through other methods of communications.

For other questions regarding benefits and services available to Stockton alumni, please contact our ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ Relations team at alumni@stockton.edu or by phone (609) 652-4469.

For assistance with your account transition, please see the data migration instructions below. If you need any help with the steps listed below, please contact the ITS Help Desk at (609) 652-4309.