On June 19, OIT will launch WhooRU.rice.edu to replace the current MyNetID.rice.edu online account management system.
View an Introductory video here.
Impact to New employees and students:
- New student and employee NetID Account activation
Impact to Current employees and students:
- No immediate action required
- Reset your NetID Password
- Manage your email addresses
What will I be able to do at WhooRU.rice.edu?
Managing Your NetID Account
New to Rice? Claim your NetID
Before you can use your NetID and access any services, you must claim and activate your account using the Identity Claim Portal. The Identity Claim process will set up your account and assign your NetID. Please take note of your NetID and store it in a safe place for future reference.
Managing Profile and Contact Information
Change Your NetID Password
NOTE: You must have previously activated your NetID to change your password.
If you know your NetID password, you can change it anytime by visiting the WhooRU.rice.edu web page. Log in and select the My Passwords option from the home screen.
Recover A Forgotten NetID Password
If you don’t remember your existing password, you can use the recovery feature to reset it by visiting WhooRU.rice.edu and selecting the Forgot Password link.
Updating Contact Information
You can update your contact information anytime in the WhooRU.rice.edu. Profile and contact information, including your phone or external email, should be kept current for better account management. This is key for account recovery should you need it.
Managing Rice Online Directory Information
Changing your Published (Primary) Email Address
Your published (primary) email address is one public entry in the Rice online directory. Log in to WhooRU.rice.edu to change your published email address in the Rice directory.*
*For students, to opt out of the Rice online directory, follow these instructions from the Office of the Registrar.
Creating An Alternate (Alias) Email Address
By default, a netid@rice.edu email address will be created and assigned to you when your NetID is initially created. Each individual can create up to three alternate or vanity email aliases that will all send to your one email mailbox. Log in to WhooRU.rice.edu and select My Aliases from the options on the home screen.
** NOTE** When creating and choosing a new alias, please be mindful. A primary alias cannot be deleted once created.
Examples of acceptable new alias formats:
sammyowl@rice.edu
SammyOwl@rice.edu
sammy.owl@rice.edu
Sammy.Owl@rice.edu
Basic Identity Profile Example
NetID: so1912
Legal First Name: Samuel
Legal Last Name: Owl
Preferred name: Sammy
Affiliation: Student/Mascot 😃
Title: Best Mascot Ever, Rice University Mascot, Marching Owl Band (MOB) Drum Major
Official Email: Samuel.Owl@rice.edu – an email address automatically created using your legal first and last name
Default Email: so1912@rice.edu
Alias Email: If you desire to personalize your email address, you can create up to three vanity/personalized emails. For example, Sammy1912@rice.edu sammyOwl@rice.edu
You will sign in with your NetID and password to access most university services.
Username: so1912
Password: NetID account password
FAQ
I have a new employee starting on Jun 20, 2025, which system will they use?
New employees and students will receive an email from HR or the Office of the Registrar’s with account activation information. MyNetID.rice.edu will be redirected automatically to WhooRU.rice.edu at the appropriate time, so no need to worry about their access.