Accessing Brightspace
To ensure full functionality of SAU Tech online courses, please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. You will need your student ID and Social Security number to log in.
Before accessing your courses, complete the System Check using the “System Check” link under Technology Requirements or by clicking here. Review the results and follow any instructions to resolve issues. Please run this check on any device you plan to use for coursework.
Brightspace uses single sign-on (SSO). First, log in to My Launchpad using the blue login button and complete Microsoft Authenticator verification. Once signed in, select the Brightspace link in the yellow box on the left side of the screen.
Login Credentials:
- Username Format:
Last Name + First Letter of First Name + Last 4 Digits of Student ID + @sautech.edu
Example: Jane Smith with student ID 6180-01234 would use:
SmithJ1234@sautech.edu
- Password Format:
Saut + Last 4 Digits of Your Social Security Number
Example: Jane Smith with SSN 111-22-3333 would use:
Saut3333
Note: The Brightspace link in the yellow box will only appear after you sign in to My Launchpad.
Brightspace/My Laucnhpad/Microsoft Authenticator Help
- If you receive an error message when clicking the Brightspace link, contact the Center for Online Learning at 870-574-4453 or mjoe@sautech.edu. If you are near campus, we are located on the top floor of the Administration building.
- If you receive an error message on your My Launchpad username or password, contact our IT Department at 870-574-4701 or pgraham@sautech.edu
- If you are unable to complete the authentication process, contact our IT Department at 870-574-4701 or pgraham@sautech.edu
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday - 6:30 am to 4:00 pm - Friday from 7:00 am to 11:00 am (During Fall and Spring Semester only.) Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday - 6:30 am to 5:00 pm