My SMSU

Overview

My SMSU is Southwest Minnesota State University's campus engagement platform powered by Ready Education. My SMSU brings together students, faculty, staff, departments, organizations, resources, events, and communications in one centralized location.

With My SMSU, you can:

  • Connect with campus organizations and departments
  • Discover events and activities
  • Access campus resources and services
  • Communicate with students, faculty, and staff
  • Receive important announcements and notifications
  • Access links to university systems and resources

My SMSU is available on both mobile devices and web browsers.

Who Can Use My SMSU?

My SMSU is available to:

  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff

Accessing My SMSU

Mobile App

  1. Download My SMSU from:
  2. Open the app.
  3. Select My SMSU.
  4. Sign in using your SMSU credentials.

Web Browser

  1. Open a web browser.
  2. Navigate to the My SMSU portal:
  3. Select Sign In.
  4. Log in using your SMSU credentials.

Login Information

Students:

Username: StarID@go.minnstate.edu

Password: Your StarID password

Faculty and Staff:

Username: StarID@minnstate.edu

Password: Your StarID password

Complete Your Profile

After signing in for the first time:

  1. Complete Onboarding
  2. Review your profile information.
  3. Upload a profile photo if desired.
  4. Verify your contact information.
  5. Update your profile details as needed.

Keeping your profile current helps others find and connect with you.

Find Campus Resources

My SMSU provides quick access to:

  • Student support services
  • Academic resources
  • Campus departments
  • Student organizations
  • Forms and important links
  • Campus announcements

Use the search and directory features to locate people, resources, and services.

Join Groups and Organizations

Groups are the primary way students, faculty, staff, departments, and organizations connect in My SMSU.

You can:

  • Browse groups and organizations
  • Join public groups
  • Request membership in restricted groups
  • Follow departments and campus offices
  • Receive updates and announcements

Events and Activities

Use My SMSU to:

  • Discover campus events
  • RSVP for activities
  • View event details
  • Receive event reminders
  • Track upcoming opportunities

Many campus departments and organizations use My SMSU to promote events and communicate with participants.

Communication and Notifications

My SMSU allows you to:

  • Receive campus announcements
  • Communicate with group members
  • Stay informed about events and activities
  • Receive notifications from departments and organizations you follow

To avoid missing important updates, keep your notification settings enabled.

Acceptable Use

Users are expected to engage respectfully and follow SMSU policies when using My SMSU.

Do not post content that:

  • Violates university policies
  • Harasses or threatens others
  • Is discriminatory or inappropriate
  • Contains spam or misleading information

Users can report inappropriate content directly within the platform. Reported content may be reviewed by authorized university administrators.

Need Help?

If you experience issues accessing or using My SMSU, contact the Technology Resource Center (TRC).

Technology Resource Center (TRC)

  • Phone: 507-537-6111
  • Email: TRC@SMSU.edu
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My SMSU
My SMSU is a mobile app and online portal for SMSU students. Students can explore and join clubs and organizations, connect with peers through messaging, and stay involved by viewing and RSVPing to campus events. The app also provides quick access to D2L, E-Services, and a variety of campus resources and services, all designed to simplify and enhance the student experience.