Before you get here
Welcome to the Pack, Thunderwolf! Being part of the CSU System means joining a community that always has your back.
Before you arrive on campus, there are a few key things you can do to hit the ground running.
- Set up your NetID
- Enable Duo two-factor authentication
- Access your CSU email account
- Download M365 Apps for free
- Log in to Your PAWS Account
Your NetID and password are like your digital key to CSU Pueblo. It’s your unique identifier that grants you access to all sorts of online services and resources. Activate your NetID to get started.
We know you value your privacy and security, and so do we! That’s why Duo two-factor authentication is required for all students. After setting up your NetID password, you can enable this extra layer of protection right on the NetID website. Make sure to use your phone number (not your parent’s) when setting up Duo.
Your CSU Pueblo email will be the primary way the university shares important communications with you. Once you’ve got your NetID, your password, and Duo set up, you can log in to your email account and start getting updates on important deadlines, events, and all the exciting stuff coming your way.
Did you know all students can download and install the full version of M365 Office free of charge! Get access to Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, and more!
Your PAWS account is your gateway to all things CSU Pueblo! Remember that acceptance letter you received? It’s not just good news – it’s also your ticket to PAWS! Use the link provided to access your account.
While you’re on campus
There’s so much to see and do at CSU Pueblo!
Take some time out of your busy schedule to learn about technology resources that can help support you in your academic journey.
CSU Pueblo Student Portal
Visit the student portal for university announcements and additional resources
Visit the Current Students pageBefore You Go
Once a part of the Pack, always a part of the Pack! As we congratulate our graduates or say goodbye to our departing students, here are some helpful tips and information you as you prepare to leave CSU Pueblo:
- Your student email account expires within a year of graduation or leaving CSU Pueblo.
- Access to some services (e.g. transcripts) will never expire and can be accessed through PAWS or Parchment.
- Taking a break? Learn more about what taking time off from school means for your NetID and access to systems and services: NetID Explained: Breaks in Affiliation.
You will receive an email notification when your affiliation with Colorado State University Pueblo ends. Students have 1 year from that point to continue accessing central services such as your email account, the campus wireless network, Blackboard, etc. For more information, see How to prepare for expiration of your NetID.