PawPrint and MU E-mail

A PawPrint is the ID needed to access most MU technology resources. All MU faculty, staff and students are provided with a PawPrint. A PawPrint consists of a student's initials and three random characters to ensure security. Your PawPrint combined with a password you create will allow you to access your online course sites and many other resources.

New students will receive a PawPrint/single sign-on(SSO) and temporary password in an admission letter. It generally takes up to 48 hours for the MU system to generate a PawPrint account after you are admitted.

Non-degree and post-baccalaureate students admitted through MU Direct will receive an admission letter via postal mail

Degree-seeking undergraduate students will receive their admission letter via postal mail from the MU Admissions office. Graduate students receive their information via e-mail from the Graduate School.

If you have not received this information, please contact MU Direct online or call 800-545-2604 and choose Option 2 for student services. After activation, students will have access to their MU e-mail, online/web-assisted courses, MU Library resources, and more.

PawPrint activation for NEW students (with temporary password)

PawPrint activation for CURRENT -or- RETURNING students

Accessing your MU e-mail/Webmail

Once your PawPrint is activated, you can access your MU e-mail from anywhere with an Internet connection. A security certificate must be downloaded from the Webmail site the first time you log in on any computer.

All University-related information and announcements will be sent only to MU e-mail accounts. Note: MU e-mail accounts are created for University credit students only.

If you have problems activating your PawPrint or need help accessing your e-mail, contact:

• IT Help Desk
• 573-882-5000 or 866-241-5619