Communication Options Outside of Canvas

How to Email Students from MyCSUSM

Below are instructions for accessing your class roster and sending a message to students directly from MyCSUSM (PeopleSoft). 

1. Access the Roster: Log in to PeopleSoft, select Faculty Center, then click the Class Roster icon next to your desired course. 
2. Select Students:
• Individual Students: Click the student's name (if highlighted) to email them individually, or click the checkbox next to their ID.
• Selected Group: Check boxes next to specific students, then click "Notify Selected Students".
• All Students: Select the "Notify All Students" button at the bottom of the page.
  
  
  
3. Send Message: A new page will open, placing student emails in the BCC field to protect privacy. Enter your subject and message, then click "Send Notification". 
   
   
   

How to Download Your Class Roster to Excel

Below are instructions for downloading your class roster (including email addresses) to Excel.

1. Access the Roster: Log in to PeopleSoft, select Faculty Center, then click the Class Roster icon next to your desired course. 
2. Download file: click the CSV download icon at the top of the roster.
   
   
   
3. Open the file in Excel. Copy the email addresses. Paste into the BCC field of your email message in Outlook. Enter your subject and message and send.