All Students: Required Action – Set Up MFA before November 4th

To protect our campus from cyber security attacks Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) will be required for all students, faculty and staff at Saint Mary’s College of California. Colleges manage a large amount of sensitive data, including student records, employee information, and financial details, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. MFA is an essential security measure that helps protect against these threats.

All Students (Undergraduate and Graduate) are required to set up MFA before November 4th. 
Download the Microsoft Authenticator app today to avoid being locked out of your SMC applications, including Canvas, email, GaelXpress, MySMC, Zoom, Handshake, StarRez, and many more.

Get Started

You will need to use both a computer and a smartphone simultaneously for the setup of the Microsoft Authenticator App.
Choose which setup option below is best for you. 

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• Watch the Video Setup Guide
• Read the Step by Step Guide
• Visit the IT Service Desk in Galileo 111 to get set up in 5 minutes or less
• Learn more about MFA at SMC

What to Expect on November 4th

Starting on November 4th you will verify your identity in two ways when logging into a SMC application:

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1.Enter your SMC username and password.

2. New! Confirm your identity using a second factor such as your phone using the Microsoft Authenticator app. You will be asked to input a number into the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Don't Get Locked Out!
It is important to set up Microsoft Authenticator before November 4th to avoid being locked out of SMC applications.