Self-Service
Self-Service
All Northwestern students are provided with a Self-Service account. This account allows you to view your class schedule, grades, financial aid, and billing information, as well as register for classes and keep your records current. Self-Service is the primary online system you will use to manage your student information while you are enrolled at Northwestern.
Self-Service Information
Login Instructions
1. Determine Your Username
Your username is the first part of your NWOSU student email address.
Example – Username
Name: Jane B. Doe
Student ID Number: 0012345
Username: jbdoe45 (all lowercase)
2. Default Password Format
Your default password is made up of the following:
- The first letter of your first name (lowercase)
- The first letter of your last name (lowercase)
- Your 8-digit date of birth (MMDDYYYY)
- An exclamation point (!) at the end
Example – Default Password
Name: Jane Doe
Birthdate: April 17, 2005 (04/17/2005)
Default Password: jd04172005!
The letters in your default password are lowercase.
3. Create a New Password
The first time you log into Self-Service, you will be prompted to create a new password. Your new password must meet the following requirements:
- 6 – 9 characters long
- Must include at least one uppercase letter
- Must include at least one lowercase letter
- Must contain at least one number
- Your password cannot contain special characters
- Your password cannot contain any part of your name
Changing your password in Self-Service will also update your password for your NWOSU email account.