What is New Wildcat Mail?
New Wildcat Mail is a major upgrade to Weber State
University's student email services. Now backed by Google's Gmail and
Google Docs, the New Wildcat Mail system offers tons of storage,
calendars, collaboration tools, a chat feature, and easy access by
personal computer, phone, or tablet computer. New Wildcat Mail has the
same easy interface as Gmail.
Why is WSU’s student email
changing?
Read the
announcement for a history of the issue and reasons for choosing a
hosted email solution.
Is New Wildcat Mail the same
as a Google account?
New
Wildcat Mail is not the same as personal Gmail services. New
Wildcat Mail accepts a Wildcat user name and password. Students will
receive official University communications through New Wildcat Mail.
Collaboration tools like Chat and document sharing are built right into
the New Wildcat Mail interface.
How do I switch to New
Wildcat Mail and Google Apps?
Student accounts will be automatically created and
available beginning June 26, 2011. From the eWeber portal a student
clicks the Wildcat Mail icon to be directed to the new service. A Terms
of Use agreement is required prior to accessing the services.
Will my email address change?
Student email addresses will not change. All
student email addresses will continue to end in “@mail.weber.edu”.
How do I log in to New
Wildcat Mail?
The easiest
way to access your account is to log into the eWeber portal and click
the Wildcat Mail icon. You can also go directly to
https://wildcat.mail.weber.edu. You will enter your Wildcat user name
and password when logging-in directly.
Why Google?
Student surveys and polls revealed a preference for
Google's services over other providers'. Google also integrates with
WSU's new learning management system, Canvas.
Who is eligible to
participate in Wildcat Mail service?
New Wildcat Mail is a free service for Weber State
University students and alumni. Any user with a “@mail.weber.edu”
address will be automatically enrolled in New Wildcat Mail. WSU staff
and faculty addresses (@weber.edu) are not affected.
What services are included
with New Wildcat Mail and Google Apps?
Weber State University provides students Mail,
Calendar, Docs, Talk (Chat) and Sites.
How much mail storage space
do I have?
Each account
has approximately 7GB of storage space.
Where is my email stored?
Information in Wildcat Mail is hosted by Google on
secure servers.
What is the maximum size for
an attachment?
Gmail
allows attachments of up to 20 MB. See
this Gmail Help Center article for more information about allowed file types.
Will I see advertisements in
my Wildcat Mail account?
Wildcat Mail will not display advertisements to students.
How Do I Access Other
Google-sponsored Services (i.e., blogger.com)?
A personal Google account is required for Google
services outside of Wildcat Mail. To sign up for a personal Google
account go to New
Accounts.