Welcome to UFV!
New students benefit from the technology resources UFV provides during their studies at the University of the Fraser Valley.
Below is an overview of the most popular items students refer to:
Finding Your UFV Student ID and Email
Once you’re admitted, you’ll receive a UFV Welcome Email at your personal (non-UFV) email address.
This message includes:
Your UFV Student ID (9 digits)
Your UFV Student Email Address
Can’t find your welcome email from noreply@ufv.ca?
Your UFV student email address is also your UFV computer account username.
Your Student ID will be used to verify your identity and create your initial account passphrase or password.
Creating Your UFV Computer Account
If you’ve never logged into any UFV account, you’ll need to create your UFV computer account by setting a strong password or passphrase.
What’s the difference?
- Password: A short mix of letters, numbers, and symbols (e.g.,
P@ssw0rd).
- Passphrase: A longer phrase made of random but meaningful words (e.g.,
SunnyDayAtTheBeach).
✅ Passphrases are recommended because they’re easier to remember and harder for others to guess.
Ready to create your account?
Click the green button and follow the on-screen instructions under New Student?
Create password
Resetting Your Password ~ Unlocking Your Account
Click the green button to go to the Knowledge Base article for step-by-step instructions to regain access to your account.
Reset or Unlock
Setting Account security with Multi-Factor Authentication
UFV requires an extra layer of security called Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to protect your account.
What does MFA do?
- When you log in, you’ll receive a one-time code or notification on your mobile device to confirm it’s really you.
- MFA also lets you reset your password yourself if needed.
Click the green button to go to the Knowledge Base article with instructions on how to setup MFA for your device type.
Setup MFA
Updating your Multi-Factor Authentication Settings?
Current students can use the Self-Service MFA Reset Portal to reset their multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods.
Note: Once your MFA methods have been reset, you will need to re-register for MFA before accessing services.
Click the green button to go to the Knowledge Base article with instructions on how to make changes to your MFA.
Change MFA Method
Connecting to Free Wi-Fi using Eduroam
Enjoy free Wi-Fi on any UFV campus (and at other eduroam partner institutions).
To get started, make sure you have your UFV Student ID and password ready.
When you’re on a UFV campus, click the green button to go to the Knowledge Base article with Wi-Fi steps for your device.
Connect to eduroam Wi-Fi
Accessing Your UFV Email with Outlook
Active UFV students get Microsoft Outlook as part of their M365 account.
Click the green button to go to the Knowledge Base article to learn how to download and set up Outlook.
Access Email
Installing Microsoft 365 Apps
UFV gives all active students a free license for Microsoft 365. This includes apps like:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, OneDrive, plus Access and Publisher (PC only).
When you’re ready to install and set up your M365 apps, click the green button to go to the Knowledge Base article and follow the instructions.
Download MS Apps
Using myUFV Dashboard
Q: What is the myUFV portal dashboard?
A: It’s UFV’s online portal, also known as Ellucian Experience, where you can manage your courses and stay updated on campus information—all in one place.
Q: What can I do in the myUFV dashboard?
A: You can:
- View and manage your course activities
- Access campus news and services
- Find links to important UFV resources
Q: Where can I learn more about using the myUFV dashboard?
A: Click the green button to go to the Knowledge Base article with more information on how to access and use myUFV.
Use myUFV
Using myClass (Brightspace)
UFV’s online learning environment is called myClass, which uses the Brightspace platform.
Brightspace lets you:
- Access course materials, assignments, and grades
- Send messages and receive announcements
- Join virtual classes via Zoom and share media with Kaltura
- Find resources to help you navigate the platform
To learn how to log in and use Brightspace, click the green button to go to the Knowledge Base article and read more.
Use myClass
Finding your technology
Quickly access the most common UFV tools and services you need—email, Wi-Fi, learning platforms, and more.
Click the green button to get to this one-stop Knowledge Base article.
Login Info
Available IT Support
Are you a student working on campus or remotely and need IT assistance?
We always do our best to get your devices setup and connected and to answer your tech questions.
Use these IT Services resources to support your learning journey: