Account Information for 2026 Graduating Students

Summary

So you've graduated...now what? Find out what happens to your access to IT services when your role at the university changes from a student to alumni!

Full Description

Class of 2026 - Congratulations! You've made it to the end of your time here at William & Mary and we wish you well as you move on to your next chapter. We know you have a lot to figure out, so W&M Information Technology wants to make your transition from students to alumni as smooth as possible. As alumni, you will maintain access to several services for a period of time after graduation. See the timeline below to find out when your access will expire.

12 months after graduation - May 17, 2027

Note: Access to campus buildings, library services and your Zoom Pro account expired on the day of Commencement (May 17, 2026).

Services lost at the end of the eight month period

Blackboard
VPN

Services kept at the end of the eight month period

Google Workspace
Microsoft Office Productivity Tools, including OneDrive and Outlook
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16 months after graduation - September 15, 2027

All IT services expire 16 months after graduation

Google Workspace
Microsoft Office Productivity Tools, including OneDrive and Outlook
- Note: If you have a forward set up going to or from your @wm.edu account, it will no longer work once the account is turned off.
Duo
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For information on how to download your emails and other content, visit our Departing Students webpage.

Questions?

Please reach out to the Technology Support Center with any additional questions at support@wm.edu or 757-221-HELP.