Multi-Factor Authentication Information

What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? Multi-Factor Authentication is a method for adding additional security to your St. Lawrence accounts. Multi-Factor Authentication combines something you know, your SLU password, with something you have, for example, a unique code sent to the Microsoft Authenticator app, your cell phone, or your personal email address. This extra verification step helps keep your SLU account secure and prevents a hacker from signing into your account should your password become compromised. MFA will be required to access all SLU websites and services in the coming…

Canvas Start of Semester Message for Students

A few helpful hints to make your Canvas experience as successful as possible: Note that not all faculty use Canvas, and if they do, they may not make your Canvas course site available until the first day your class meets ... or even at a later date. If you don't have access to your Canvas course site when you expect you should, you may want to check first with your professor to confirm it is available If you add the course after the start of the semester, there can be a day or two delay before your registration adds you to your Canvas course site. Your professor can add you to the Canvas…

How do I organize my Canvas Dashboard?

To create a favorite list of the courses you want displayed on your Canvas Dashboard The Dashboard (left panel) is the area within Canvas where you can customize and access your courses Log into https://stlawu.instructure.com/ Select Courses (left panel), on the pop-out menu select All Courses ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Note: this will display ALL of the courses for your account Click the Star icon for each course you want to favorite / display on your dashboard Any course you do not chose to favorite can always be accessed the All Courses area Go to your Dashboard. The starred courses should be the only…

Frequently Asked Technology Questions for CAs

"How do I get access to the Wi-Fi and Printing?" You and your residents can find the instructions for Wi-Fi, Printing, and all of the other SLU resources at the Incoming Students page. The easiest way for students to navigate there is by typing the URL into the Address bar: https://stlawu.edu/getconnected "How do I set up my game console/smart tv/other devices?" That information can also be found in the Incoming Students page here. "Should I bring my residents to the IT Help Desk during Orientation?" The Incoming Students page is designed for students to be able to get themselves set up with…
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