What is my NetID username?
Student NetID Username Format
For accounts created after January 4, 2021
Username will follow this pattern:
first eight (8) letters of the last name
first two (2) letters of the first name
last two (2) digits of the campus ID number
For example: the student Jeff Johnson with an ID number of 0123456, will be johnsonje56.
Employee NetIDs (Staff & Faculty)
In the vast majority of cases the employee username will be:
first twelve (12) letters of the last name
first letter of the first name
For example: the faculty or staff member Jason Anderson will be andersonj
Student Employee NetIDs
In the vast majority of cases, the employee username will be:
the word staff and a period
the typical NetID
Looking up your NetID in the online directory:
Some users may be able to look up their NetID information in the online directory. However, under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy act, students may request the nondisclosure of directory information. This means that the search may not reveal the names of select students.
Navigate to the UW Oshkosh Online Directory
Type in your last name
Select Search
Find your name
By default, the first 10 alphabetical results will show with the option to show more or go through them all
Refine the search by adding your first name
The NetID username is the first part of the email address before the @uwosh.edu
Not sure if your account has been created yet?
For Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees
Accounts will automatically be created 1-2 business days after employee paperwork has been processed in Human Resources. HR can be reached at 920-424-1166.
For Students
Student accounts are automatically created after their paid deposit has been processed in Admissions. The Admissions Office can be reached at 920-424-0416.