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3. Password Requirements

Beginning on 12/08/2020, CSUSM is enforcing a new password standard which offers a greater flexibility in phrasing along with a reduced need to change or update your password as often.  

The new passwords 

• will be valid for one year.
• must be a minimum of 15 characters, a maximum of 32.
• do not require capital or lowercase letters or special characters.
• must not contain simple patterns or easy-to-guess phrases (i.e. password1234)
• must not contain any part of your full name.