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Strengthening Account Security Across Campus<\/em><\/p>\n

To enhance cybersecurity and safeguard College systems, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all faculty, staff, and students. Starting December 1, 2025, MFA will be required to access College accounts. This added layer of protection ensures that only you can access your information\u2014even if your password is compromised.<\/p>\n

Why Multi-Factor Authentication?<\/h2>\n

Cybersecurity threats are rapidly evolving, and safeguarding your personal and institutional data is more critical than ever. MFA adds an essential layer of defense by requiring two verification steps\u2014something you know (your password) and something you have (your mobile device). This simple step greatly reduces the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.<\/p>\n

Enrollment Timeline<\/h2>\n

All members of the College community are expected to complete enrollment by the deadlines below to avoid disruptions in account access.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Phase<\/th>\nDates<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Self-Enrollment Opens<\/td>\nOctober 1, 2025<\/td>\nBegin early by downloading
\nthe Microsoft Authenticator
\napp and completing setup.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Final Enrollment Deadline<\/td>\nNovember 30, 2025<\/td>\nAll faculty, staff, and
\nstudents must be enrolled
\nby this date.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mandatory Enforcement<\/td>\nDecember 1, 2025<\/td>\nMFA will be required to
\naccess College systems and
\naccounts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

How to Enroll<\/h2>\n

To complete your MFA setup, please follow the steps below:
\n\u2022 Download the Microsoft Authenticator app (available for iOS and Android).
\n\u2022 Follow the step-by-step setup instructions provided in the official Enrollment Guide.
\n\u2022 Complete enrollment by November 30, 2025, to ensure uninterrupted access to College systems.<\/p>\n

Get Started Today<\/h2>\n

Enroll early to protect your account and contribute to a more secure campus environment.
\nUse the following links to begin your MFA setup:<\/p>\n