Career Services Policy

Career Services

Inactive Student Handshake Account Deactivation

Purpose

This policy outlines the criteria for deactivating inactive student accounts to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the University of Michigan-Flint’s Handshake platform and ensure that only current students and eligible alumni have access to career services.

Policy Statement

Students who have not been enrolled at the University of Michigan-Flint for 12 consecutive months will have their Handshake accounts archived. This action helps the Office of Student Career Advancement & Success maintain an up-to-date user database. It ensures that career resources are provided to currently enrolled students and graduates.

Procedure

1. Review of Enrollment Status
   Career Services will review enrollment records in collaboration with the Registrar’s Office on an annual basis to identify students who have not been enrolled for 12 months or more.
2. Notification to Affected Users
   Identified students will receive an email notification informing them of the pending deactivation of their Handshake account. This communication will include:
   • A summary of the policy
   • The scheduled deactivation date
   • Instructions for requesting continued access (if applicable)
3. Account Deactivation
   If the student does not take action within the specified notification period (typically two weeks), their Handshake account will be archived, and access will be removed.
4. Reactivation Requests
   Former students who wish to regain access may contact the Office of Student Career Advancement & Success to determine their eligibility. Access may be granted to:
   • Alumni 
   • Students returning who are enrolled
   • Other special cases are at the discretion of Career Services

Effective Date

This policy is effective July 1, 2026

Contact

If you have questions or want to request reactivation, please contact the Office of Student Career Advancement & Success at [email protected] or 810-762-3489.