Access to Resources
What if I have forgotten my netID password?
No problem! Just visit nuvalidate.northwestern.edu, enter your netID, and click the "Forgot My Password" button. You will be prompted to answer 2 security questions, and then will receive an e-mail from NUIT with further instructions and a link to change your password. Please see for more information.
How do I obtain access to the Kronos time entry system?
Please access Kronos at the following link:
How can a student employee obtain access to the shared drive?
Submit a ticket to SAIT with the student’s NetID and which departmental shared drive you need them to access.
How do I establish a remote connection to my office workstation?
Certain staff members who show a demonstrable need can remotely access their computers on campus from home or other locations. Remote desktop requires VPN to be set up on the computer that you are connecting from. Instructions can be found here:
If you have been able to connect remotely before, most often the computer in the office has turned off or fallen asleep and needs to be turned back on.