University Technology

Activating Your ECom Account

Before you can use your ECom username or WIU email account, you must activate your account.

  1. Visit www.wiu.edu/account
  2. 'Account Activation' screen will prompt you for your:
    • ECom username: This is the username received in your enrollment packet or from your department.
    • WIU ID Number: This number is included in your enrollment packet or available from your department.
    • Birth date
    • ECom Password: Enter a new ECom password. 
  3. Select 'Submit' to process your info.
  4. You should see a confirmation message that your password was successfully changed.
  5. Take a moment to provide some recovery options in case your password is forgotten.

Questions? Call Support at (309) 298-TECH.