How to Activate CAMS Account

How to Activate your QC Username/CAMS Account

Step 1: To get activate your Qc Username and Email, go to https://cams.qc.cuny.edu/. Click on the Get Started and Sign Up button to begin.

Selection Screen for CAMS sign in. Button for "Get Started and Sign Up" Button for "Sign In"

Step 2: In order to activate your account you will need to enter your:

SSN
PIN (last 6 digits of your CUNYfirst EMPLID)
Zip Code
Your Status (Student. Faculty, Staff, or Guest)

In order to continue, the Agreement box has to be checked. Then you can click on Sign In.

Step 3: Next, you come to Account System screen that will list your QC username.

The status of this account should be DeActivated. To begin the activation process, click on Details.

Step 4: To set up your password, you must meet the following criteria-

8 to 32 characters
At least one number
At least one lower case letter
At least one capital letter
Password must be entered twice

After the password is created, click on GO.

screenshot of creating a password for their account as explained on page

Step 5: You will be brought back to the Account System screen and your account will be Activated.

Remember to write down your username and password.

Note: Accounts take 24-48 hours to fully activate.