Note:*
StudentMailis externally hosted; your email password is separate to your Campus Account password.
IMPORTANT:You must activate your Campus Account using a temporary activation password
New Students Your temporary activation password is galwayDDMM (the word galway followed by the date and month from your Date of Birth e.g. If your date of birth is the 9th of November your temporary activation password is galway0911).
Returning Students If you were a registered student of NUI Galway during the last academic year, you will continue to use the same Campus Account user ID and password as last year - please visit
Campus Account Self-Service if you have forgotten your password or would like to reset your password
If you are returning after two years or more, you will need to activate your Campus Account by following the instructions for New Students
To activate your Campus Account
Go online to
https://cass.nuigalway.ie/Note: Your temporary activation password allows access to PC Suites and WiFi on-campus.
Login using the following credentials:
User ID is your current Registration/Student ID number
Password is your temporary Activation Password
Complete the activation questions
Choose your new
Campus Account Password.
Your Campus Account is now active
Remember that you must complete
student registration online (login with your Campus Account User ID and Password).