Opting In or Out of Text Messages Sent by the University

Overview

This article explains how students and university community members can manage and receive text messages from Minnesota State University, Mankato through three main sources: StarALERT, E-Services, and D2L Brightspace. 

How-To

  1. There are three sources of text messages sent by The University
    1. StarALERT
    2. E-services - Text Messages for University Deadlines, Events, and Reminders
    3. D2L

StarALERT

  1. Browse to https://my.mnsu.edu/account/
  2. Sign-in with your StarID and password
  3. Select Change or add Star Alert emergency text messaging numbers under the Star Alert heading
  4. Remove or Add any numbers where you want text messages sent. Choose button Submit address change
  5. There is also a StarALERT Hotline, call 855-502-7867. Options will be given via voice menu.​​​​​​

Opt-In

  1. From the phone that wants the StarALERTS re-opt-in, text to 23177 using the exact message below:
    START Mankato


E-Services - Text Messages for University Deadlines, Events, and Reminders

  1. Browse to http://www.mnsu.edu/eservices/
  2. Click on Sign up to receive text message reminders
  3. Sign-in with StarID and password
  4. Click on Accept Terms and Conditions
  5. Select your schools and Save

D2L

  1. Browse to http://d2l.mnsu.edu/
  2. Select Sign on with StarID
  3. Enter StarID and Password
  4. Select your Initials at the top right of the page
  5. Select Notifications in the drop-down menu
  6. Register or delete your mobile number under Contact methods

Outcome

The user will be able to manage their text message preferences for StarALERT, E-Services, and D2L Brightspace, ensuring they receive timely university alerts, deadlines, events, and course notifications on their chosen mobile devices.

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