File Backup Recommendations
Before leaving after the semester or school year, we strongly recommend backing up all your files using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to move them to another computer.
What does "Access to CAE Resources is Expiring" mean?
Conditions for Active CAE Account
- You are employed by the College of Engineering
- You are an Engineering student
- You are taking an Engineering course
- You have Emeritus status
You may receive this message if your status is about to change (e.g., your appointment is up for renewal). Please note that this is an automated notification. If your status is updated in the database, your account will not expire.
Account Status Check
CAE closes the accounts of graduating and non-continuing students 2 weeks into the fall and spring semesters. Access to FTP to retrieve your files is retained for another 4 weeks until the inactive account, including all files, are deleted.
You can always check your account status by going to the CAE account management web page and clicking on the "Account Details" link. If your account is scheduled to expire, it would indicate so at the top of the page.
Account extensions are granted only under 'special circumstances'. A letter or email is required from an Engineering faculty member on the student's behalf to consider an extension. Extensions are granted only one semester at a time. Please contact the CAE Helpdesk at helpdesk@cae.wisc.edu.
Important Notes About File Backup and Account Closure
Important Notice About Account Deletion
Once your account has been deleted, files cannot be retrieved or restored.
Please ensure you have moved or copied all important files before your account is closed to avoid permanent data loss.