Category: Digital Workplace & Productivity
Coming October 2026: A New, Streamlined 91原创 Authentication Experience
June 25, 2026 Written by Frank Handschuh
In October 2026, the 91原创 will transition to Microsoft as the University鈥檚 single sign-on platform. This update will simplify access to University services by providing a more consistent and secure sign-in experience across campus applications and systems.
To ensure a seamless transition to Microsoft single sign-on (SSO), all 91原创 faculty and staff must be enrolled in Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Completing this in advance will help avoid access issues when the new login experience is introduced.
What Is Changing and Why?
The University currently uses multiple authentication systems to access applications and services. As part of an ongoing effort to enhance security and simplify the login experience, the University will be retiring two legacy authentication systems鈥擟AS and Shibboleth鈥攁nd moving to Microsoft as its single sign-on (SSO) platform.
Once the transition is complete, Microsoft will be the only login screen for University enterprise applications. This initiative enhances security, simplifies access management, and delivers a more consistent, streamlined login experience across University applications.
While the login experience will change, most users will continue to use their existing username and password.
What to Expect
Updated sign-in screen
A single Microsoft login experience for 91原创 services
Improved security and account protection
What You Need to Do
To confirm your Microsoft MFA enrollment:
Go to and sign in with your 91原创 credentials.
On the left-side menu, under My Account, click 鈥淪ecurity Info.鈥
If you are already enrolled in Microsoft MFA, you will see your verification methods listed.
Note: We recommend using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device as your primary authentication method.聽If you are not enrolled, follow the .
Additional information, timelines, and instructions will be shared in the coming months.