Auburn University Montgomery meets these requirements by assigning each student an AUM User Name; a secure login and password combined with Multifactor Authentication (MFA) to access the University Learning Management System and the university network. All students registering for a course through our administrative system are assigned unique identification numbers, which correspond with a specific username for each student. These usernames or accounts use Active Directory (AD) to authenticate the user. Each student establishes and manages their password through My AUM, online at https://my.aum.edu. The university Password Policy requires that all users change their passwords every 180 days. AUM also documented additional security features to protect student privacy in the AUM Security Plan.

Students are notified of any associated course fees at the time of registration. AUM students enrolled in distance learning courses are required to take proctored exams for a set of courses, either through an approved proctor verified by the respective instructors or through third party services such as Respondus Monitor.  There are not additional costs associated with authentication of student identity at AUM; however, there may be fees associated with the use of a proctoring service or approved proctor for examinations. 

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) complies with all requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). AUM is committed to protecting the privacy of all students’ educational records, regardless of course delivery method. For more information, refer to the AUM Distance Learning Privacy Procedures.