Temporary student accounts
What is a temporary account?
A temporary student computer account provides you with a username and password you can use to gain access to various information services provided by Charles Darwin University, including:
- Accessing computing lab PC's (to research and complete assignments, or if the units you are taking are taught in the labs)
- Accessing the Internet from the PC labs or library
- Accessing printing and photocopying services (*with appropriate faculty sponsorship)
- Accessing a temporary student email account
- Accessing Learnline
- Accessing the library databases
- NOTE: it will not allow access to the Callista Student Management System.
Why would I need one? What's it used for?
A temporary student account is to be used by staff or students to access student IT resources when a normal student account is unavailable or inappropriate. For example: when an enrolment delay prevents the creation and activation of a normal student computer account, a temporary account could be used so as not to miss any lessons or content delivered in the computer labs.
What are the limitations on a temporary account?
A temporary account is identical to a normal account in nearly every respect. However there is one limitation: a temporary student account is temporary by nature. You should place no reliance on the continuation of the email or file storage services accessible with the account. The account is designed to expire and be deleted at a set time.
Important note for staff with student-type teaching accounts
If you are an academic staff member with a student-type teaching account which is used by students under the age of 18, the responsibility for proper use of such an account falls to you individually. Complete and submit the approval form (.pdf) to ITMS Service Desk, Red 3, Casuarina campus.
Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view pdf files. Get Adobe Acrobat reader.
How do I apply for a temporary account?
Obtain a copy of the Application for access to central IT services form (.doc).
- Provide your full name, your faculty, and a contact phone number.
- Tick the 'Student' box in the Applicant section, provide your student number, and state your reason for needing a temporary account.
- Tick the ' Temporary Account' box in the Specialist Services section, and specify the expiry date of the account.
- Sign and date the form in the box on the lower-left, and have your lecturer or course-coordinator sign and date the form in the box on the lower-right.
- Submit the form to the ITMS Service Desk.
Important note: by signing and submitting the form, both the applicant and the approver indicate their agreement and compliance with the obligations and outlined in the last section of the form. The applicant and the approver are liable for any misuse of the computer account.
