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)

 

 

 Screenshot of what data needs to be entered as explained on page

 

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.