New to Sac State

Choose any of the links below to learn about all
tools on your New to Sac State Checklist:

Access SacLink Account & Manage Password
Access My Sac State
- Access Student Center
- Access Email
Install Office 365
Use Duo | 2-Step Authentication
Access Canvas | Getting Started Guide

My Sac State Overview

Your home for all things Sacramento State! The campus portal organizes services, news and information personalized for you, and is your go-to resource to access academic and business programs, check email, access Canvas, view system notifications, and manage your SacLink account.

Access My Sac State

Open a web browser, and type my.csus.edu in the URL bar.
Log in with your SacLink Username and Password.

My Sac State Student View

Access Student Center

Your go to place for registering for classes, paying fees, Financial Aid, accessing your transcripts, official grades, updating your preferred name, and official contact information.

From My Sac State, click the Student Center link in the upper left.

Access Sac State Email

Microsoft Outlook is Sacramento State's official tool for email, calendar, and contacts. Be sure to check your email regularly, don't miss an important message from the University!

From My Sac State, click the Email icon on the right.
Your Sac State Email will open in Microsoft 365 Outlook.

Access Canvas

Canvas is Sac State's Learning Management System (LMS). You will use Canvas to access course materials for most of your courses, submit assignments and projects, access live or recorded lectures, take quizzes and exams, review your grades and progress in your course(s) and communicate with your instructors and peers. To learn more, check out our Get Started using Canvas page.

From My Sac State, click the Canvas icon on the right,
Your Canvas Dashboard will open in a new tab.

Additional Resources

My Sac State Support Page
Records & Transcripts: Ordering a Transcript
Microsoft Outlook Support Page

Need More Help?

Request Support from the IRT Service Desk: https://csus.service-now.com/service/

Email the IRT Service Desk: servicedesk@csus.edu