StarID Access

StarID Account Help

Your StarID is your login for Riverland systems like email, eServices, and D2L. Use the options below if you need to activate your account, reset your password, or learn how StarID works.

Need to Reset Your Password?

StarID passwords expire every 180 days. If your password has expired, you must reset it before you can access Riverland services.

Reset Your Password

On the page, choose Expired Password and follow the steps for students.

Activate Your StarID

If you are a new student, you must activate your StarID before using Riverland systems.

Activate Your StarID

You can activate your account using one of these options:

  • Your Tech ID or Student ID
  • The personal email used on your application
  • A verification code sent to your email

You can activate your StarID on any computer with internet access.

What is a StarID?

StarID is a single username used across Minnesota State colleges and universities. You use the same StarID at any Minnesota State school.

Your StarID looks like this:

ab1234cd

The letters and numbers are randomly assigned and cannot be changed.

What Can I Access with StarID?

  • Campus computers
  • D2L Brightspace
  • eServices
  • Riverland email

Password Requirements

Your password must:

  • Be 8 to 28 characters long
  • Include at least three of these:
    • Uppercase letters
    • Lowercase letters
    • Numbers
    • Special characters
  • Not match a previous StarID password

View password help and instructions

Need Help?

If you need assistance, contact the Riverland Help Desk.