Coming soon! Important Changes to Laurier Logins
On March 3, 2022, students, faculty, and staff will start logging into Laurier systems with their full Laurier email (i.e., abcd1234@mylaurier.ca or abcd@wlu.ca). This includes the logins for some of Laurier’s most-used software – MyLearningSpace and LORIS.
These changes are being made to simplify users’ login experiences and reduce sign-in frequency while also helping to enhance account security. This update is also a precursor to the launch of Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for students on an opt-in basis on March 8, 2022.
What is Changing?
Change #1: In the past users could enter their username (i.e., AJUTZI) or email (i.e., abcd1234@mylaurier.ca) to log into Laurier systems. Now users will only use their Laurier email. For students, this will be their email that ends in @mylaurier.ca.
Change #2: Users will also notice a visual change on the login pages, such as the LORIS login page pictured below. The first image depicts the current SSO login page for Loris with a white background. After the change, users will notice the second image with the new purple leaf background on March 3, 2022.
Why make these changes?
This update to the Laurier login process will:
- Reduce sign-in frequency (enable full use of the Remember Credentials feature)
- Enable a true Single Sign-on (SSO) experience
- Allow additional methods of authentication for MFA
Changing the way that Laurier users access MyLearningSpace and LORIS is one way that ICT is endeavouring to streamline the login process for students, faculty, and staff. In our current state, when users sign in to MyLearningSpace they are automatically signed into LORIS and vice versa. However, Microsoft applications like Outlook and Teams require a separate login. With the changes coming in early March 2022, when users sign in to any of these sites (MyLearningSpace, LORIS, or any Microsoft web application) they will automatically be logged in to all of them on the backend. Then, when users pull open any of these sites, they will already be authenticated, removing the step of having to log in twice.
These changes are not only beneficial to users but will serve as part of a bigger initiative that will see the introduction of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all current students, faculty, and staff. Through MFA access to your accounts is verified through two pieces of information. This helps to ensure that even if your password is compromised, the second verification method will prevent your account from being accessed by anyone other than you. By implementing MFA, accounts will be more secure. And, by implementing the login changes outlined above in addition to MFA, users will have a more seamless login experience. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for students is being launched on an opt-in basis on March 8, 2022. It is strongly recommended that you opt-in before it is made mandatory in Spring/Summer 2022.
Who can I talk to if I have questions?
The only action required from students, faculty, and staff is to be aware of these changes and understand that you will need to log in with your Laurier email. However, if you have questions, students are encouraged to email support@mylaurier.ca and staff and faculty can log a ticket by emailing servicemanager@wlu.ca.