Once admitted to Colorado Mesa University, the process begins to make technology resources available. Your CMU MAVzone account will enable access to campus email, enable use of campus computers and provide Internet access.
MAVzone Username and Password
After being admitted, you will receive an email with instructions on how to setup your MAVzone account. You will be provided with a Student ID, commonly called your "700" number. You will be provided with a MAVzone login name, and you will create a password. For future needs, be sure to memorize your 700 number and your MAVzone login name.
Typically, login names begin with your first and middle initials followed by your last name up to 14 characters. Because of conflicts between people who have the same or similar names, your login name may be somewhat different.
Your password expires every six months and a prompt will appear, at login, to change it. Passwords must be a minimum of 8 characters, contain at least one uppercase and lowercase letter, and one number. You may use special characters. You may not reuse a previous password.
Be sure to update all devices that connect to the CMU WiFi immediately following a password change. These devices will persistently try to connect, with the old password, and will quickly lock your account. If you configure your personal device to receive CMU email be sure to update the password there as well.
To easily reset your MAVzone login password, use the 'I forgot my password' option on the MAVzone login screen as described in the following steps:
- From any Internet connected device, go to www.coloradomesa.edu.
- Click the MAVzone button.
- At the login screen, click the I forgot my password button.
- Next, enter your CMU ID (700#/Student ID), and the last 4 digits of your cell phone on record. Click the Send Code button.
- In the next dialog box, your username will appear. Enter the MAVzone Reset Code you were just texted and click the Check Code button.
- In the next dialog box, enter your new password into each box, following the password policy described in this dialog. Click the Change Password button.
- Once the password has been changed, you will see the following dialog box:
- Take a moment to note your Username and your CMU IT (700#). Memorize these two pieces of information to make future password resets easier.
- Be sure to update all devices that connect to the CMU WiFi immediately following a password change. These devices will persistently try to connect, with the old password, and will quickly lock your account. If you synchronize your CMU email to a personal device, update the password in the email application as well.
Password resets can also be done at the Technology Help Desk located on the 1st floor of Tomlinson Library. Make sure to bring your MAVcard. Finally, you can call the Help Desk, 970-248-2111, and request a password reset. Be sure to have your 700# memorized.
Change In MAVzone
You can change your MAVzone login password any time you like from within MAVzone. Once you are logged into MAVzone, follow these steps:
- In the Navigation Bar on the left side of the window, click the MY ACCOUNT button.
- Next, click Personal to expand that section.
- Find the Password Expires setting and to the right click the CHANGE button.
- Follow the prompts and click the Change button to confirm.
Be sure to update all devices that connect to the CMU WiFi immediately following a password change. These devices will persistently try to connect, with the old password, and will quickly lock your account. If you synchronize your CMU email to a mobile device, be sure to update the password in the email application as well.
Change Out of MAVzone
You can also change your password before actually logging into MAVzone by following these steps:
- Using a web browser, go to www.coloradomesa.edu. Click the MAVzone button.
- The login screen will appear. Click the Change my password button.
- Next, the Change Password dialog will appear. Enter your Username, Current Password, New Password and re-enter your New Password. Then click the Change Password button.
- Your password will then be reset and the following dialog box will appear:
Be sure to update all devices that connect to the CMU WiFi immediately following a password change. These devices will persistently try to connect, with the old password, and will quickly lock your account. If you synchronize your CMU email to a mobile device, be sure to update the password in the email application as well.