At SCU, we use a single sign-on system to access most of the applications that people use day to day, including Gmail, Camino (Canvas Learning Management System), and Zoom.
Accounts are automatically set up for new students. The instructions below will help you to claim your new SCU account, and to set a password that only you know.
Before you start, gather the following information:
- Your 11-digit SCU ID (Student ID) number.
- Your temporary claim code. This code was sent to you in an email titled "New SCU Account Information - Please Read to Get Started."
If you don't know your SCU ID number (Student ID):
Undergraduate students, please check your application status portal.
Graduate students, please check your admitted student portal.
First step: When you're ready, click on the link in your "New SCU Account Information" email.
- Enter your SCU ID number, Last Name, and Claim Code as requested.
- Read and agree to SCU's Acceptable Use Policy.
- At this point, your SCU Username will be displayed. Please write down your SCU Username for future reference.
- Next, you will see a link for setting your password. Click on that link to set a new password that only you know.
Once you complete the process, you can use your SCU Username and password to access most SCU applications, using the MySCU login portal.
Second step: Once you've claimed your account and set the password, you must enroll in Duo. SCU uses Duo for two-factor authentication to provide an extra layer of protection for our accounts. Instructions for how to do this are here:
Enroll in Duo
If you encounter problems claiming your account or setting up Duo, please contact the Technology Help Desk.
At SCU, we use a single sign-on system access most of the applications that people use day to day, including Gmail, Camino (Canvas Learning Management System), and Zoom.
Accounts are automatically set up for new faculty and staff. The instructions below will help you to claim your new SCU account, and to set a password that only you know.
Before you start, gather the following information:
- Your SCU ID number (Employee ID). If you don't know your SCU ID number, contact your new supervisor (for staff) or Dean's Office (for faculty).
- Your temporary claim code. This code was sent to you in an email titled "New SCU Account Information - Please Read to Get Started."
First step: When you're ready, click on the link in your "New SCU Account Information" email.
- Enter your SCU ID number, Last Name, and Claim Code as requested.
- Read and agree to SCU's Acceptable Use Policy.
- At this point, your SCU Username will be displayed. Please write down your SCU Username for future reference.
- Next, you will see a link for setting your password. Click on that link to set a new password that only you know.
Second step: Once you've claimed your account and set the password, you must enroll in Duo. SCU uses Duo for two-factor authentication to provide an extra layer of protection for our accounts. Instructions for how to do this are here:
Enroll in Duo
Once you complete both steps, you can use your SCU Username, password, and Duo to access most SCU applications using the MySCU login portal.
Resources
For more information, see the Quick Start Guide for Faculty and Staff.
For assistance please contact the Technology Help Desk.
NOTE: Accounts are automatically created for Students, Faculty, and Staff.
For contractors and other affiliates who are not in the Workday system, accounts are created on request.
The form below must be filled out and signed by each individual for whom an account is requested. You can drop off the signed form in person at the Technology Help Desk or e-mail the form to TechDesk@scu.edu.
Faculty/Staff Network ID and Email Account Request Form (PDF)