System Announcements

• Changes to MFA @ SCU (Thursday, 27 August 2026)
  

  

  Changes to MFA @ SCU

  Microsoft is retiring SMS text codes and phone call verification for multi-factor authentication (MFA). From 1 February 2027 these will no longer be an option and Microsoft is making passkeys the default MFA method.

  If you currently use SMS or a phone call to verify:

  • From 1 September 2026, you will be prompted to set up a new method (passkeys by default) after you sign in. You can skip the prompt for now.

  • From 1 February 2027, SMS and phone call verification will be permanently disabled. If you have not registered a new method by then, you will be required to set one up before you can finish signing in

  Update your MFA today!

  • Visit https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info

  • Select Passkeys or Microsoft Authenticator

  Want to learn more? Check out our help guide MFA - Passkeys

• Spotlight on Safety competition (Thursday, 27 August 2026)
  

  

  Test your SCU safety knowledge with our Spotlight on Safety competition!
  
  Complete the short quiz and enter the draw to win $500. Head to the Student Safety webpage to enter: Student Safety - Current Students - Southern Cross University.  

  The National Student Safety Survey opens on 1 September 2026.
  Have your say: Your feedback helps inform positive change and shapes the services, resources, and support available at SCU 

• Student Diary Artwork Competition (Tuesday, 4 August 2026)
  

  Design the 2027 student diary cover and win! 🎨

  Have your artwork seen by thousands plus $1000 for first place and $200 for runners up.

  Entries close 6 September!

  Enter here