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E-mail for Life - FAQ

December 2007 and prior graduates

I graduated before Spring 2008 and never opted-in to Email for Life. Can I still opt-in or get my colorado.edu email address back?

CU Boulder alumni that graduated prior to May 2002, or didn't opt-in and would like to, can request a sponsored Email for Life account through the Alumni Association.

I graduated before Spring 2008 and opted-in to Email for Life. Do I get my Google account back?

Not at this time. This current program is for Spring 2008 graduates and beyond.

I graduated before Spring 2008 and opted-in to Email for Life. How do I change my forwarding address?

You can use IdentiKey Manager to set your email delivery location.

May 2008 graduates and beyond

Do I have to opt-in?

No. Starting with the May 2008 graduating class, graduates are automatically enrolled in the Email for Life program.

How long do I get to keep my colorado.edu address?

For life! This is a benefit you receive as a graduate of CU Boulder.

How do I access my colorado.edu email messages?

At this time, graduates can use our Exchange Online service which is accessible via a web client and email programs like Outlook. To log in, use your IdentiKey username and password.

How do I change my password?

You will be using your IdentiKey username and password to access your email via Exchange Online and you can use IdentiKey Manager to change your password.

Can I forward my account to a different address?

Yes. You can use IdentiKey Manager to set your email delivery location. Learn how to make that change.

Which colorado.edu email addresses will I be able to receive email at?

Any colorado.edu email addresses that you were able to receive mail at before you graduated. This includes firstname.lastname@colorado.edu and IdentiKeyUsername@colorado.edu.