SPU Website Instructions

The SPU Toolkit Page has all important links that students will need to access during their college careers: 

www.saintpeters.edu/current-students/

Email 

SPU provides an email account for each student. Login via Gmail.com or the SPU Toolkit page.

All SPU emails are sent here – PLEASE regularly check your inbox for:
– Financial Aid information/updates

– Student Accounts correspondence

– Blackboard messages from professors, classmates, assignment submission receipt, etc.

– Registrar and Enrollment messages

Your email address includes your SPU username.

Example: My email address is [email protected], so my username is ereich1

Blackboard

Blackboard is your virtual classroom.

– All professors use Blackboard for classes, and you will be using it to access your courses.

– You’ll find your course announcements, syllabus, assignments, course documents, discussion boards, grades, etc. for all current courses you are registered for in the given term.

– Access via https://saintpeters.blackboard.com/

– If you are on your SPU Gmail page, you can find the Blackboard tile within the 9 dot “waffle” icon (Google Apps) at the upper right corner.

– You will receive an error message if you are logged into any other Google account when opening Blackboard.

– Click here for instructions on how to view your grades on Blackboard.

Library
Online Library Resource available 24/7

– You can download articles, access databases, etc.

– There is an online chat or email option to speak with the library staff

1. You’re welcome to ask a library or research-related question, request full-text of resources, report technical issues with access, etc.

2. Typically, your question will be answered within 24 hours.

– For Research Consultation, you can request an appointment with a librarian to meet in person, online (Google Meet), or via telephone. Use this link to submit the request via Google Docs with your SPU email account.

SPIRIT Online / Self-Service

Your personal portal for all Student Financial and Academic information

Students can access Self-Service by clicking on the “SPIRIT Online” link on the SPU Toolkit Page or via this link. 

Information includes:

– Financial:

Student Finance – Billing Statements, Submitting Payment, Account Activity, Refunds

Financial Aid – Grants/Awards, Loan offers and requests, Tax Documents

– Academics:

Courses, Grades, Course registration, etc.

Enrollment Verification and Unofficial Transcript requests

Graduation Application and Status

View/Add Proxy Access for parent/spouse accessibility

Where to go for help

Students can receive help for any technology needs by contacting the SPU Service Desk.

Include your full name, student ID#, phone number, and explanation of the issue with any relevant screen shots.

Contact Information: 

Phone: 201-761-7800, Monday-Friday 8AM-7PM

Email: [email protected]