Leaving the University - Access to IT Services (Faculty/Staff retiring without IT services)
These services are often related, can be complicated due to their collaborative nature, and managed by teams who work closely together.
For information on other services and their eligibility status, please search the Help Desk KB.
When you leave the university, you will lose access to these core IT services: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Box, Qualtrics, and Zoom Workplace. This document outlines the amount of time you have to backup or transfer your data before losing access.
Access to IT services after leaving UW-Madison
Service |
Change |
When access is lost |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft 365: Email & Calendar |
Lose Access |
3 Months |
Microsoft 365: All Other Services |
Lose Access |
3 Months |
Google Workspace |
Lose Access |
3 Months |
Box |
Lose Access |
3 Months |
Qualtrics |
Lose Access |
3 Months |
|
Zoom Workplace (basic and premium) |
Lose Access |
3 Months |
Notice!
It is your responsibility to review all data you may have stored and determine what needs to be backed up or transferred.
Once your account and data have been deleted, they are gone forever.
This information and timeline are subject to change.
Detailed timeline for affected services
Important Definitions:
- Day 0: When the Office of Human Resources changes your affiliation.
- No Change: Full access remains for service
Process may be delayed, but never shorter than this timeline.
You will receive email notifications when specific deactivation dates have been set on your account: Leaving the University - Deactivation Notifications for Microsoft 365, Google, Zoom, Box, and Qualtrics.
Microsoft 365
Email & Calendar access |
All Other Services access |
|
Day 0 |
No Change |
|
Day 90 |
Lose Access |
Lose Access |
Backup data or transfer data before losing access
Google Workspace
Google Workspace |
|
Day 30 |
|
Day 90 |
Lose Access |
Backup data or transfer data before losing access
Box
Box |
|
Day 0 |
|
Day 90 (~ 3 Months) |
Lose Access |
Backup data or transfer data before losing access
Qualtrics
Qualtrics |
|
Day 0 |
|
Day 90 (~ 3 months) |
Lose Access |
Backup data or transfer data before losing access
Zoom Workplace
Zoom Workplace |
|
Day 0 |
Downgraded to Basic account type + Deactivation Notification |
Day 90 (~ 3 months) |
Lose Access |
Backup data or transfer data before losing access
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do with my data?
When I leave the University, what should I do with my data?
Step 1: Classify files you create into two categories
-
Personal data: You can keep this data and will need to backup files before losing access to your account.
-
University data: You will need to transfer ownership of this data to designated faculty/staff or to another University account.
Step 2: Backup or Transfer ownership of university data for each service:
- Backup data: Making copies of important data and storing them in a separate location
- Transfer data: Moving digital information from one location to another.
How to backup and transfer data: Microsoft 365
Backup Data:
- Leaving the University - Recommendations for Extracting Email from Microsoft 365 (Former Students)
- Microsoft 365 - Backup OneDrive for Business data
Transfer Data:
How to backup and transfer data: Google Workspace
Backup Data:
Transfer Data:
How to backup and transfer data: Box
Backup Data:
Transfer Data:
- Create project directories (recommended): UW-Madison Box - Project Directories
- Invite collaborators
- Understanding folder permissions
How to backup and transfer data: Qualtrics
Backup Data:
Transfer Data:
How to backup and transfer data: Zoom Workplace
Backup Data:
Transfer Data:
Why am I set to retire without campus IT services?
HR updated your employment status to indicate you are a retiree with no continued access to campus IT services.
What if I want continued access to campus IT services?
Retirees are not automatically granted continued access to campus IT services and will need to apply to retain access. Contact your HR department to learn more.
I have an eligibility or deactivation question about a service not listed here. Where can I find more information?
Please refer to Help Desk - Overview of DoIT Service Eligibility and Deactivations.
How is access to Learn@UW-Madison Tools affected?
There is currently no deactivation timeline for Canvas accounts at UW-Madison; most individuals with access to Canvas and other Learn@UW-Madison tools will be able to log in indefinitely, as long as their NetID/Shibboleth credentials are active.
Additional Help
Service Access Questions
If you have any questions or concerns about your access, please contact the DoIT Help Desk.
Eligibility and Affiliation Questions
Direct any questions regarding your status as determined by the University to your local IT and local HR.