UPDATE 7/28/11:Due to iSiS upgradeand technical issuesin early July, there has been a delay in getting the[UML Booktore] link within iSiS to directly pull up the course book requirements. Developers are actively working on this andwill have a solution in place before the start of fall semester.

Below is a message from the Registrar regarding Immunization Holds in iSiS for new students:

Please note that if this is the first semestera student is attending the University, the Immunization Service Indicator that prevents registration will not go into effect until September 16, 2011 which is the day after the add/drop period for the Fall 2011 semester.

The Office of Information Technology is pleased to announce the availability of a new Self-Service Password Management tool called “myPassword” to securely manage your email account password. After creating a myPassword profile, you can instantly reset or change your password in compliance with UML Password Requirements.

In addition to email/webmail, employees & students can already use their email address and password to access the Emergency Notification System, library resources, the wireless network, Echo360 lecture capture, and other business applications like HR Direct, e*mpac Finance System, and Summit reporting.

Plans are underway to soon use these same email credentials to access iSiS and the Online Housing Gateway. However, all iSiS passwords are currently still managed through the “Forgot YourPassword?” or “Change Your Password” links off the iSiS login screens (see image below).

You are greatly encouraged to create a myPassword profile and reset your email password TODAY!

Benefits:

• Reset your password if you’ve forgotten it. There’s no need to contact the Help Desk for future password resets!
• Create challenge and response questions to verify your identity.
• Always available 24×7 all year long from any computer with an internet connection.
• Get automated email notifications when your password has been changed or when your password is close to expiring.
• Keeps your password the same for all services like email, wireless, emergency notifications, and library services. iSiS logins using your email address will be available Later this year.
• You can choose your own password or let the system generate one for you.
• Quickly and securely unlock your account due to incorrect password entries.
• Works seamlessly with Internet Explorer, Safari, or Firefox

Visit https://myPassword.uml.edu

Important Information Regarding Student Billing:

‘ Effective December 2010, paper bills will no longer be sent to students’ permanent home addresses.

‘ Students now have access to view their bills online at http://isis.uml.edu.

‘ Students will receive an email notification to their U-Mass Lowell student email account (e.g. John_Doe@student.uml.edu) when a new bill has been generated. This notification will provide the balance due as well as the due date. Students will be directed to log into http://isis.uml.edu to access the actual bill which will be in a .pdf format.

‘ Students will be able to view/print/pay their bill online at http://isis.uml.edu

‘ Students will be able to forward their bill electronically to parent(s)/legal guardians etc. by saving the invoice file to their computer and forwarding as an attachment in an email message.

‘ Job aids and e-learning tools that cover the new billing process are available at http://isis.uml.edu

For more information please go to http://www.uml.edu/admin/ar/billing.html or call the Student Financial Services Office at 978.934.3570.

The federal race/ethnicity reporting guidelines are changing effective Fall 2010. A service indicator has been placed on all active students that will direct them to a survey regarding their racial and ethnic background. Please take a moment to complete the survey. Once you click the ‘Submit’ button at the end of the survey the service indicator will no longer be on your account. Please note that thisservice indicator / hold has no impact on your ability toadd/drop/swap classesorany otherUniversity transactions. Thank you.

A new Federal Law requires institutions of higher education who receive federal funding to make accurate required and recommended textbook information, including ISBN and retail price, available on its internet course schedule used for pre-registration and registration processes.

iSiS was updated to comply with this new regulation.