myPellissippi Tip: The "P" number
What is a “P” number?
 The P number is a unique nine-digit number issued to all students, staff and faculty of Pellissippi State. Prior to the P number, Social Security numbers were used to access individual information such as grades, admission status and human resources information. By using the P number, we can provide better protection and security of your personal information as you access and use services at Pellissippi State. Starting this fall, Pellissippi State staff will ask for your P number rather than your Social Security number. Please memorize your P number and avoid writing it down and posting it in easily accessible places.
What are the differences between my P number, username and password?
P number: The P number is a unique nine-digit number issued to all students, staff and faculty of Pellissippi State. Your P number will be required in place of your Social Security number to access information and services at Pellissippi State.
Username and password: Your username and password are used to log in to campus computers, webmail and myPellissippi. Your username is the same as the prefix of your email address.
Example
Student name: John N. Doe
E-mail Address: jndoe@pstcc.edu
Username: jndoe
Password: Students passwords are different than faculty and staff passwords. See steps below for details.
Student passwords
When you become a student, you are issued a P number and a username. You must then login to myPellissippi to set a new password. Here are the steps to follow:
- Go to myPellissippi: http://mypellissippi.pstcc.edu . You will use your username and P number as your initial password the first time you login to the system.
- Go to the 3rd gray box on the left side of the screen labeled, “Change Your Password Here” and click on “Change Password”
- A new window will pop up, select “ Click here to change your Pelissippi Password”
- You will enter four items on this page:
- Username- issued to you during the admission process.
- Old password- this is your P number- enter it here.
- New password- this is a password you create
- Confirm new password- this is to confirm the new password you just created
- Click “ok” and close the browser
Please note:
If you are off campus for this initial logon, follow the steps above.
If you are on campus, you will be prompted during the first logon on any campus computer to change your password.
Faculty and Staff passwords
When faculty or staff are hired, they are given a username, password and P number.
General Information for All Users
What if I forget my username or P number?
You can look up your username and P number on the myPellissippi login page
- Go to myPellissippi: http://mypellissippi.pstcc.edu .
- Go to the 2nd gray box on the left side of the screen labeled, “Need to Know Your P Number, Username or Password?” and click on “Click Here”.
- Enter your Social Security number.
- Your username and P number will be displayed.
- Close the browser.
What if I forget my new password, need a password reset or get locked out?
- If you forget your password there is no way to look it up, it will be reset by the HelpDesk.
- Passwords can only be reset by the HelpDesk.
- All locked accounts must be reset by the HelpDesk.
Marketing and Communications has developed cards for you to use to help remember your P number. The cards are blank but have a place for you to write in your P number and then carry it in your wallet, if you choose. Human Resources will distribute the cards this week through departments.
Your P number will also appear on the Pellissippi State ID/library cards for faculty and staff. To get a card, go to the circulation desk in the library and tell them your P number. They will then issue a card to you.
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