As a new student, you'll need to access several online systems to perform different tasks and get important information. These systems are accessible from the student MyBuffState page.
Account summary
► Banner | Course registration (created soon after applying)
► Bengal Success Portal | Communication portal for students, faculty, advisers, and support staff (created soon after tuition deposit is paid/waived)
► Brightspace | Learning management system (created soon after registering)
► Campus Network | Campus computers/wireless network (created soon after being accepted)
► Degree Works | Degree audit system (transfers: created soon after evaluation is completed; first year: created soon after registering)
► Email Access | Campus email account (created soon after tuition deposit is paid/waived)
- Google (legacy access): Students who attended Spring 2023 or earlier will access email via Gmail
- Microsoft 365: Beginning Fall 2023, all students will access email via Outlook
Let's get started!
To get started, follow the links below for information on setting up your accounts:
► Login to Banner
► Reset your Banner PIN
► Look up your network username
► Set up your network password
► Set up your Student Gmail password (legacy article for students attending Spring 2023 or earlier)
Technology Guide for Students
For additional information on campus technology - including WiFi help, information on cloud storage and software available for personal use - check out our Technology Guide for Students.
Request assistance
If you need assistance accessing your accounts, please call the IT Help Desk at (716) 878-4357 or open a Login Assistance ticket.