Rowan University requires users to create complex passwords that are at least eight characters in length and contain characters from at least three of the four following character groupings (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, special characters like #&!). Passwords must be changed every 180 days.
Use the following method to choose a strong password you will remember.
- Make up a sentence you can easily remember. Some examples:
- I have two kids: Jack and Jill.
- I like to eat Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
- Now take the first letter of every word in the sentence and include the punctuation. You can throw in extra punctuation or turn numbers into digits for variety. The above sentences would become:
- Ih2k:JaJ.
- IlteB&J'ic.
As you can see, the passwords generated by this method can be fairly secure and are easy to remember if the sentence you pick is one that is easy for you to remember.
(Note: Please don't use one of the sentences above to generate your password.)
More Password Tips
Visit the Password page on the IRT website for more help creating complex, memorable passwords.