Albuquerque Public Schools
Student Password Information
Information about your APS Student User Password, including how to reset your student password and student password requirements.
- Students: Reset Your Password
- For Staff: Student Passwords on the Intranet
- For Staff: Password Information
Student Password Requirements
Students in grade 3 or higher will need to change their APS account password annually. Previously, this requirement applied only to students in grades 6 or above.
Students should follow the best-practice complexity standards outlined in the table below in order to create safe and secure passwords. Additionally, passwords can be changed at any time by going to the Self-Service Password Management Page.
| Grade Level | Complexity |
|---|---|
| Elementary K-2 | Pre-set password. No changes necessary |
| Elementary 3 - 5 Middle School High School |
Must include 3 or more capital letters, lower case letters, numbers, or special characters. May NOT include the student's first or last name. |
