New Student Tech Checklist

Student Technology Guide

Use this guide to set up your UAFS account, sign in to key platforms, and complete important student technology steps. It is designed for new students and helpful for current students throughout the year.

Start Here: New Student Tech Checklist

Complete these steps to reduce first-semester confusion and access everything you need.

Confirm your UAFS username and set your password.
Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Open MyApps to access UAFS systems.
Access your student email.
Log in to Workday Student and complete onboarding tasks.
Download the Workday Mobile app (recommended).
Set up Lions Mobile ID.
Download and use Navigate.

Email, Password, and MFA

Account Setup and Email Access

Once admitted, students receive an email from TechSupport@uafs.edu with their username and instructions to log into UAFS accounts.

Tip to Find the Email: Search your inbox for TechSupport@uafs.edu or the subject line “Reset My Password.”

Didn’t receive that email? If you previously took concurrent courses or attended UAFS, you may not receive a new message. Please contact the UAFS Service Desk at 479-788-7460 to reset your password.

Student email is provided through Microsoft 365. Use your UAFS credentials to sign in and check messages regularly.

Open UAFS Email (Outlook)

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

MFA adds an extra verification step when signing in to protect your account and personal information. Set up MFA immediately to avoid being locked out of email, Workday, and other systems.

MFA Policy

MyApps

MyApps is your UAFS portal for accessing applications such as University email, Workday Student, Blackboard, and Microsoft 365 platforms like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. If you are not sure where to find a system, check MyApps first.

Open MyApps

Workday Student

Workday is the UAFS Student Information System and primary platform for student records, academics, and finances.

In Workday, students can:

Track academic progress
Register for courses and view their current class schedule
Complete onboarding tasks each semester
View financial aid awards and complete associated action items
View account balance

Workday Mobile App

Students can download the Workday Mobile app to complete many tasks from their phone. Use your UAFS login credentials and complete MFA when prompted.

Blackboard

Blackboard is the UAFS online learning management system. Students enrolled in online or hybrid courses will access course materials and details in Blackboard, and many in-person courses also use Blackboard for assignments and communication.

Blackboard Login

Lions Mobile ID

Lions Mobile ID is your UAFS digital student ID credential. Once students create an ID with the Registrar’s Office, Lions Mobile ID is ready for setup.

This mobile credential allows access to campus areas that require an ID, including the Lions Den, RAWC, 24-hour labs, and other secured locations. It can be used in place of a physical student ID card.

If you are living on campus, we recommend setting this up prior to Move-In.

Lions Mobile ID Information

Navigate

Navigate is our UAFS Student Success platform, most frequently used by students, faculty, and staff for appointments and communication.

Students use Navigate to schedule appointments with:

Academic Advising
Career Services
Financial Aid
Tutoring
Other campus services

Microsoft 365 Access

UAFS students have access to the full Microsoft 365 suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive cloud storage, and other collaboration tools.

Access Microsoft 365