CUNY SPS provides students with an official Microsoft 365 email account that serves as the primary method of communication between the College and students. As of Monday, April 13, 2026, CUNY SPS student email is part of a new CUNY-wide Microsoft 365 email system, which replaces the former SPSonly email environment.
This system offers a secure, reliable, and consistent email experience across the University and integrates seamlessly with Microsoft tools such as Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive.
What's New
CUNY has consolidated student email services across all colleges into a single Microsoft 365 platform. This upgrade enhances system security, improves email reliability, and standardizes access across CUNY institutions.
For CUNY SPS students, this change provides:
- A standardized CUNY login for Microsoft 365 services
- Improved cybersecurity protections, including required multi factor authentication (MFA)
- Better integration with Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and other Microsoft tools
- A new CUNY SPS branded student email address for day-to-day communication
What is my CUNY Login, and how is it used with my new email?
- Your CUNY Login is the username and password you use to access many CUNY systems. As part of the student email transition, your CUNY Login is now also used to sign in to your new Microsoft 365 email account, including Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive.
- In addition to email, your CUNY Login continues to be used to access other CUNY single-sign on services, such as CUNYfirst, Brightspace, and other University systems. While these applications remain separate, they all rely on the same CUNY Login credentials.
- Using a single login helps provide more consistent experience across systems and improves security. Students should ensure they keep their CUNY Login credentials secure and up to date, as they are essential for accessing both email and academic services.
Your Student Email Addresses
Each student has one Microsoft 365 mailbox, with multiple associated email addresses that deliver messages to the same inbox:
- Microsoft 365 login (username):
firstname.lastname##@login.cuny.edu
Used to sign in to Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 services - CUNY-wide student address:
firstname.lastname##@cuny.edu
Represents your university-wide student identity - CUNY SPS branded student email address:
firstname.lastname##@stu-mail.sps.cuny.edu
Your primary email address for SPS related communication
Accessing Your Email
Students access their email through Microsoft Outlook:
- Go to https://outlook.office.com
- Sign in using your login.cuny.edu address
- Enter your CUNY password and complete multi factor authentication (MFA)
Security and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
To protect student accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required when accessing Microsoft 365 email and services. MFA combines your password with a second verification method, such as the Microsoft Authenticator app, a text message code, or a phone call.
Additional information can be found here: https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/cis/technology-services/microsoft-mfa/
Frequently Asked Questions – New CUNY SPS Email Account
- Who is eligible for a new CUNY SPS email account?
A CUNY SPS Microsoft 365 email account is provided to students who are currently enrolled in courses at CUNY School of Professional Studies.
You are eligible for a new CUNY SPS email account if you are:
- A registered CUNY SPS student for the current or upcoming academic term
- Enrolled in credit bearing or eligible noncredit academic programs
- An active student who has completed registration and received a CUNY Login
Students who meet these criteria will receive access to a Microsoft 365 mailbox and an SPS branded email address ending in stu-mail.sps.cuny.edu.
- What is my new CUNY SPS email account?
Your new email account is part of the CUNY-wide Microsoft 365 email system. It provides you with a secure, cloud-based mailbox that you access through Microsoft Outlook and use for all official CUNY SPS communication.
- Which email address should I use going forward?
All current students should use their CUNY SPS Microsoft 365 email address, specifically:
@stu-mail.sps.cuny.eduThis is your official student facing email address and should be used for communication with instructors, advisors, classmates, and CUNY SPS offices.
- Why do I have multiple email addresses?
You may see more than one email address associated with your account because each serves a different purpose:
- @login.cuny.edu – used to sign in
- @cuny.edu – your university-wide student identity
- @stu-mail.sps.cuny.edu – your SPS student communication address
All messages sent to these addresses are delivered to one Microsoft 365 mailbox.
- How often should I check my email?
Students are expected to check their CUNY SPS email regularly. Important information related to academics, enrollment, financial matters, deadlines, and campus updates is sent to this account.
Failure to read official emails does not excuse missed deadlines or requirements.
- What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and why is it required?
MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second verification step in addition to your password. This may include:
- A prompt from the Microsoft Authenticator app
- A text message code
- A phone call
MFA helps protect your email and personal information even if your password is compromised.
- What happens to email sent to my old SPS email address?
For current students, official communication will be sent to your new Microsoft 365 email account. You should ensure that instructors, offices, and contacts are using your stu-mail.sps.cuny.edu address.
Legacy email systems are being retired and should no longer be relied upon.
- If I was a CUNY SPS student in a prior semester and my email account was not included in the migration, will I receive a new email account, and will my previous emails be migrated?
Yes. If you are now an active CUNY SPS student, you will receive a new CUNY SPS Microsoft 365 email account and mailbox. This account uses the stu-mail.sps.cuny.edu email address and should be used for all academic and administrative communication going forward.
However, emails from your previous spsmail.cuny.edu account will not be copied or migrated into the new system. Email migration was completed only for students enrolled during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. Students who were enrolled prior to that timeframe will receive a new mailbox, but their legacy email messages will remain only in the old system while it is still accessible.
If you still have access to your legacy @spsmail.cuny.edu account, you are encouraged to review and save any important messages or attachments as soon as possible, as the legacy email system is being phased out and will be disabled in the future.