Computer Information Systems

To Get A Username and Password

  1. Click SOLAR System at the top of any page of the Baker College Web site to access the SOLAR System Login Screen. (Fig.1)
     
  2. Click the "Need a Password" link shown in bold, red letters.
     

    Fig. 1. SOLAR System Login Screen    
  3. On the "Need A Password" Screen, enter your social security number in the space provided, as shown in Fig. 2.
    Note: If you do not have a social security number, you must call the Helpdesk at (800) 645-8350 to activate your account.
     

    Fig. 2. Need A Password Screen for SSN entry
  4. Click the "Continue" button to proceed to the next "Need A Password" Screen, shown in Fig. 3.
      

    Fig. 3. Need a Password screen for UIN and Library Number entry
  5. Enter your UIN from your Baker@ccess ID card.
     
  6. Enter your 14-digit library number from your Baker@ccess card.
     
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed to the next screen.
     
  8. Read the User Agreement Statement (Fig. 4). You must agree to this statement to continue.
     

    Fig. 4. User Agreement Statement Screen
  9. Click the "Agree" button to proceed to the "Assign Password" Screen, shown in Fig. 5.
     

    Fig. 5. Assign Password Screen
  10. In the "Enter A Password" field, type a password of your own choosing, within the following guidelines:
    1. The password can not be more than 8 characters
    2. The password must include at least one number
    3. The password can not start with a number
    4. The password must contain at least 2 letters
       
  11. In the "Confirm Password" field, retype the password you entered in the "Enter A Password" field.
      
  12. In the next field, type a hint that will help you remember your password.
    Note: Your hint cannot contain your password.
      
  13. Click Submit to save your password and display the confirmation.
    Note: You can change your password at any time in the SOLAR System
     
  14. On the left side of the screen, enter your social security number in the SSN field inside the area labeled Step One (Fig. 6).
     

    Fig. 6. Step One of SOLAR System login  
  15. Enter the password you just created in the "Password" field of the area labeled Step Two.
     
  16. Click the "Sign On" button to access the main page of the SOLAR System, pictured in Fig. 7.
     

    Fig. 7. SOLAR System Main Page
  17. Click the "View Account Information" link, located in the top left corner of your screen, to view your account profile and other useful information, such as your Baker User ID. The View Account Info screen is shown in Fig. 8.
     

    Fig. 8. View Account Info Screen
  18. To log out, click the Log Out link on the left bottom corner of your screen.
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