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SFU’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) refers to using two or more independent items to verify your identity, typically something you know (i.e., your SFU computing ID and password) and something you have (i.e., a time-based code).
An SFU computing account is your digital ID used to access university systems, such as email, wifi and more.
The IT Service Desk provides an initial point of contact for information technology/computing issues at SFU.
SFU VPN is a way for faculty, staff and graduate students to remotely connect to SFU's internal network using a secure (encrypted) and private connection. SFU VPN provides access to SFU systems that are typically inaccessible while working remotely.
SFU mail is the emailing system at SFU for all SFU members.
A student information management system
goSFU is the information management system available to SFU students, faculty, and staff 24/7. All SFU students are able to access goSFU for course registration, viewing grades, tracking degree progress, ordering transcripts, and applying for graduation. For faculty and staff, access to goSFU is provided for the purpose of performing administrative and advising duties.
PaperCut is the printing service for SFU & FIC students, available in computer labs and libraries across all three campuses.
SurveyMonkey is a full-featured web survey tool with a wide variety of question types and reporting. This service is provided to support surveys for university-related teaching, learning, research, and administrative purposes.
Group Management simplifies access management by letting you use the same group or role across many services at SFU.
Microsoft Teams (MS Teams) is a virtual collaboration app that brings together Microsoft 365 services (such as Office and OneDrive) to keep you virtually connected to the SFU community from anywhere at any time.
Video conferencing provides faculty, staff, and students with the ability to hold or attend live meetings, lectures, and presentations with colleagues from remote locations.
Tools that provides the ability to send email messages to multiple email addresses using a list or a group.
Provide wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to access campus internet services.
Microsoft OneDrive is a file hosting and synchronization service for individual use at the university.
Explore how to integrate third-party applications with the Microsoft 365 platform at SFU.
Classroom technology at SFU supports teaching spaces, including lecture theatres, classrooms, computer labs and meeting spaces across all campuses.
SFU Maillist is a web application designed to simplify the management of SFU email addresses. For email lists with External address, use SimpleLists or Campaigner
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences IT Support
Microsoft Office (or MS Office) is a collection of productivity tools that includes Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher. Most applications within the Office suite are available on desktop, mobile app, or on browsers via cloud services.
mySchedule helps plan and enroll in courses
mySchedule is embedded in goSFU to help you plan and enroll in your optimal schedule. It allows you to graphically view your schedule options, find desired course combinations, and create the course schedule that works best for you.