Important Notice: Alumni Google Workspace Discontinuation
After careful consideration and in alignment with many of our peer institutions, Kean University will discontinue Kean Alumni Google email services and storage for alumni effective January 15, 2026.
Why This Change?
Kean University has transitioned to Microsoft 365. Alumni Google Workspace accounts, many of which are not frequently used, have become targets for phishing and spam, creating significant cybersecurity risks. By focusing our resources on current systems, Kean can better protect our community and continue providing reliable support.
What This Means for You
- Access to your Google Workspace account (including Gmail inbox, Google Drive files, Photos, contacts, and calendar) will end on January 15, 2026.
- After this date, data stored in Google will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
- We strongly encourage you to transition to a personal email provider (Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Yahoo, etc.) as soon as possible.
- If you need to request your Kean transcript, please visit the Registrar's Office website for instructions.
CRITICAL: Back Up Your Data Before January 15, 2026
If you have files in Google Drive, photos in Google Photos, or emails you want to keep:
- Download your Google Drive files using Google Drive for Desktop.
- Download your photos and emails using Google Takeout.
- Large accounts may take days to download—start immediately if you have significant data.
Your Next Steps
- Download your data before January 15, 2026 using the links above.
- Update your email address on any platforms that use your @kean.edu email (LinkedIn, Handshake, etc.).
- Update your contact information with the Office of Alumni Relations to ensure you continue receiving Kean news and updates: Alumni Contact Update Link.
Support Deadline: All data must be downloaded by January 15, 2026