“My Sac State” portal gets major upgrade

Sacramento State’s “My Sac State” will have a different name and look this fall. My Sac State will be upgraded to “My Sac State 2.0” and will provide added capabilities, functionality and convenience.

My Sac State is an internet-based web portal that allows users to quickly access University information such as schedules and benefits using a single login and password.

The new My Sac State, which will come on line Sept. 16, will be more robust than the current version and allow users to access much more content.

“The updated site is designed as a one-stop shop for faculty, staff and students to conduct University-related business,” says Dan Biondi, web portal coordinator.

The current version has a standardized look, but the new site allows users to customize some aspects of their page and the information displayed on it.

“For instance, students might want to design their “My Stuff” tab to include the Student Center, SacCT, and SacLink e-mail channels. Instructors may set their “My Stuff” tab to include SacCT resources, while a staff member might want to include Common Management System access and the ‘Word of the Day.’  Additional channels will be made available periodically," says Biondi.

Another key feature of the new portal is the ability for students to preview their SacLink e-mail messages. Students can also access their campus e-mail with one additional click. A future enhancement will include messages that will alert students of important items such as financial aid awards, registration deadlines and other critical events.  

The original My Sac State will remain active through Sept. 15. “Since each member of the campus community has a SacLink account, the change will affect all Sacramento State students, faculty, staff and applicants,” says Biondi.  “And since this is only an upgrade, current SacLink usernames and passwords will work on My Sac State 2.0.”

Although the changeover is a few days away, a beta version is available on line at my.csus.edu. Users will be able to log on and become familiar with it before the cut-over from the existing version of My Sac State.

For more information on My Sac State 2.0, contact the University Help Desk at 278-7337 or helpdesk@csus.edu.