Identity 3.0 and sign-in changes

Minnesota State is implementing Identity 3.0 (IAM 3.0), a modernization of the identity and account management system used throughout Minnesota State colleges and universities.  Identity 3.0 will replace the current Enterprise Identity Management system and improve how accounts are managed across campus and enterprise systems.

Upcoming Sign-In Changes 

Minnesota State's planned sign-in experience updates have been postponed. The changes originally scheduled to begin the week of October 12, 2026 will now take place at a later date that has not yet been determined. Additional information and a revised timeline will be shared when available.

WHO IS AFFECTED?

STUDENTS

Students will experience changes to how they access certain campus resources after migration.  

FACULTY AND STAFF

Employees will continue using their existing login credentials and should experience minimal changes. 

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ALSO STUDENTS

Individuals who have both employee and student roles will have separate accounts for work-related and student-related activities after migration. 

WHAT IS CHANGING?

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

Some campus resources may require students to use a new account format after migration. 

System or Resource

Account

eServices

StarID@go.minnstate.edu

Campus Computers

StarID@go.minnstate.edu

Printers

StarID.S

E2E Achieve (Student Success and Retention)

StarID.S

EMPLOYEE-STUDENT ACCOUNTS

Purpose

Account

Employee activities

StarID

Student activities

StarID.S

WHAT IS NOT CHANGING?

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Apporto Virtual Lab
  • D2L Brightspace
  • Kaltura
  • Library Access
  • MediaSpace
  • Microsoft 365
  • StarAlert
  • Wireless Access
  • Zoom
  • Current passwords
  • StarID password self-service functionality

WHEN THE CHANGE BEGINS? 

A new implementation date will be announced once it has been determined, and additional details will be provided in advance of the change.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO? 

• No action is required right now. 

• Watch for future communications.

• Continue using your current sign-in until instructed otherwise. 

• Ensure you know your StarID credentials

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Will my password change?

No. Current passwords are expected to continue working after migration.

Will my Microsoft 365 login change?

Microsoft 365 access is not expected to change.

Will I need to create a new account?

No. Existing accounts will remain in place. Some users may receive updated login instructions depending on their role.

Will my employee sign-in change? 

Employees will continue signing in as they do today. 

What if I am both an employee and a student? 

Use the employee account for work activities and the student account for student activities. 

Do I need to change anything now? 

No. Follow the instructions provided when the new sign-in experience reaches a system you use. 

RESOURCES

StarID Self Service

GET HELP 

Contact Normandale IT Service Desk by:

  • Opening a Ticket
  • e-mail IT-ServiceDesk@normandale.edu
  • Calling (952) 358-8181
  • Stopping by L1701
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