Welcome to SPU! We're excited you're here and we want to make sure you're prepared for your first day on campus! Accessing the Banner Info System as well as your e-mail account is essential to your first days on campus.

As a new student, you may want to look into purchasing a computer and software prior to arriving on campus.  For employees, a computer will be made available for use through your department.

Things you should do this summer:

Log into the Banner Info System. The Banner Info System holds information about your financial aid, records and registration, employee records and much more. In order to access the Banner Info System you will need your SPU ID number and your Banner PIN. Information for accessing Banner may be found in Accounts & Passwords.

Know your SPU Username and Password. Your SPU Username and Password gives you access to a variety of resources such as email, computers on campus, the SPU network, Blackboard and more. These are different credentials from your SPU ID number and Banner PIN. As a first time user, you will need to choose a password and instructions to do so may be found in Access Your Email.

*Make sure you follow the guidelines posted for choosing a secure password.

Purchase a computer. With all of the different brands available it can be confusing as to what computer you should purchase. The most important part of choosing a computer is making sure that it meets your individual needs. Information for what SPU recommends for computer hardware as well as other tips to help you make the decision may be found in Your Personal Computer under Buy A Computer.

Make sure your Computer is ready to go.   It is important that your computer have the necessary software components installed. This includes making sure that your computer has installed and updated antivirus software (Windows Machine) as well as the latest Operating System Updates (Apple and Windows).

As a current student who has registered for classes or an employee of SPU, you have access to Microsoft software at a discounted price as well as free Antivirus software. Information may be found on Software Distribution.

Protect your Personal Information.   Since your SPU Username and Password as well as your SPU ID Number and Banner PIN are used to access many personal records, it is important for you to keep these private. Sharing this information may result in your account and other university services being compromised.

If you believe your accounts have been compromised, change your Banner PIN and Email password immediately and contact the HelpDesk!

Acceptable Use Policies (They affect you whether you read them or not)
Banner ID and your SPU Username (General overview of your accounts)
Security Awareness (Security ideas to be aware of for your protection)
Residential Network (What to expect when you arrive on campus)