Alumni Email
The email platform within the Faculty of Education will change in August 2009, from FirstClass to Microsoft Outlook. Alumni will access their @edu account via the Outlook web access service. A link to this service will be provided from the Alumni section of the Faculty of Education website.
The following represents an FAQ of key concerns:
1. Will my email address change?
No. Your existing @edu.yorku.ca email address will remain the same, but will be accessed through the Outlook Web Access service.
2. What will happen to my email messages that are currently stored within FirstClass?
FirstClass will be made available for a period of time to allow Alumni users to copy or print key messages, however, existing email messages will NOT be transferred to the new email system. Our intention is to offer an additional period of time to allow Alumni to transfer any desired messages. Our new email system will be live by August 2009. Details on the length of time provided to access your FirstClass archive will be provided shortly.
Procedures for maintaining access to historical FirstClass email will be documented on this website. A setting change is required in your FirstClass client, and supporting information will be made available by June 12th 2009.
It should be noted that after the change-over to the new system, all mail that is intended for your @edu.yorku.ca address will only be accessible through Outlook Web Access.
3. Will I still be able to mail current students and faculty members/instructors?
Yes. Alumni members will be included in the Faculty-wide address book, maintaining opportunities for Alumni to email current students, faculty members and Education staff.
4. How will I be able to access the new email system?
The Alumni section of the Faculty of Education website will be re-designed in August 2009, offering links to Alumni mail and the Education discussion boards/resource sharing areas. Please check http://www.yorku.ca/foe/alumni.html for details in August 2009. ( A specific launch date will be communicated through this website).
5. Do I need to install any software to access my mailbox?
No. You do not need to install any software on your computer to access your Alumni mailbox. Your Outlook-based email will be accessed through a web browser.