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Peru State has moved to a new e-mail system hosted by Google. Through a survey this past spring, Student Senate received feedback from students responding in favor of implementing a new e-mail system for students. When asked what platform they would prefer, a majority of students stated a Google product would be preferable. Computer Services researched options and has implemented a Google-hosted e-mail system for students effective fall 2012 as a response to student needs.
Username & Password Help - Google Hosted E-mail Only
Username: first name, period, last name, and the first five digits of your NUID (ex: John.Doe12345)
Password: your entire NUID (eight digits)
Frequently Asked Questions
- I don't know my user ID and password for the new student e-mail account. How do I access this information?
- Why did the College select Google to host the student e-mail?
- Why do I have two e-mail accounts?
- Can I forward my new student e-mail to a personal e-mail account?
- Can I sync my student e-mail account to my smart phone?
- What happens if I choose not to use the new student e-mail account and continue using acornmail?
- How often should I check my student e-mail account?
- How do I get acornmail e-mails to my new student e-mail account?
- Who do I contact if I am experiencing problems with my e-mail account?
- Why do I need a student e-mail account?
- What is the storage capacity of my student e-mail account?
- Do I still use my e-mail credentials to access Go Blue, the campus wireless system?
- When will acornmail no longer be available?
- I am an online only student. How does this transition impact me?
- How do I access library resources from off campus?
 I don't know my user ID and password for the new student e-mail account. How do I access this information?
Your User ID is the information prior to the @ sign in your new e-mail address. To find out what this is, please log into myPSC, click on your Student Center and scroll to the bottom to Personal Information. In the Personal Information section, click on the drop down box titled "other personal" and select e-mail. You will then see your college e-mail address.
Typically, your User ID will be your first name.last name and first five digits of your NUID. The only exception is if you first enrolled at Peru State prior to fall 2011.
Your password is your NUID number. It is recommended you change your password upon signing in the first time.
Why did the College select Google to host the student e-mail?
- Each student gets 25 GB of e-mail storage and advanced videoconferenceing.
- Gmail is securely powered by the web, so students and faculty can be productive at home, on the road, or on their mobile devices.
- Gmail's acclaimed spam and virus filtering helps users stay focused on what's important.
- Google Drive on your Mac, PC or mobile device (or your browser!) gives you a single place for up-to-date versions of your files from anywhere. In addition to any file-type you choose to upload, Google Docs are also stored in Google Drive.
- Share individual files or whole folders with specific people or your entire team. You can even share with customers, vendors and partners. Develop new ideas with your team and move projects together more efficiently with online discussions on any file.
- Even if your device is lost, stolen or damaged, your files are backed up to Google's cloud. And with business-grade security and reliability, feel at ease knowing that your data is safe in Google Drive. A sample of the measures we take to protect your data:
- 99.9% uptime SLA, so you can access your files whenever you need them.
- Files are encrypted as they travel between your browser and our servers.
- Available 2-step verification helps prevent unauthorized account access.
- Data is always simultaneously replicated on our servers.
- Advanced data center security measures including 24/7 guards.
- Students and teachers can open and edit their documents quickly. No more distractions like USB keys, outdated file attachments, or confusing client software.
Read more of the benefits of using Google Apps
Why do I have two e-mail accounts?
During the transition between acornmail and the new student e-mail, students will have access to two e-mail accounts. New acornmail e-mails received in acornmail will automatically be forwarded to your new student e-mail until June 30, 2013. Any existing e-mails you would like to keep from your acornmail account, you will need to manually forward to your new student e-mail account by June 30, 2013 as this is the date acornmail will be turned off.
What happens if I choose not to use the new student e-mail account and continue using acornmail?
You will miss important announcements from key offices, student activity updates, and messages from faculty. BlackBoard will be moving all student e-mail accounts to the new student e-mail system as will myPSC. If you do not begin using the new student e-mail account, you will not receive important messages that may impact your enrollment at Peru State.
How often should I check my student e-mail account?
The College recommends checking your student e-mail account daily. This is the College’s primary tool to communicate with you about important deadlines, missing materials for financial aid, billing statements, class notes and updates, and activities. Failing to check your student e-mail account could impact your enrollment. Not checking your e-mail is not an excuse for missing important information about your enrollment. This is your responsibility.
How do I get acornmail e-mails to my new student e-mail account?
New acornmail e-mails will automatically be forwarded to your new student e-mail account until June 30, 2013. For existing e-mails you would like to keep from your acornmail account, you will need to manually forward to your new student e-mail account by June 30, 2013 as this is the date acornmail will be turned off.
Who do I contact if I am experiencing problems with my e-mail account?
Contact Computer Services at (402) 872-2270 or computerservices@peru.edu.
Why do I need a student e-mail account?
This is the College’s primary tool to communicate with you about important deadlines, missing materials for financial aid, billing statements, class notes and updates, and activities. This is also the only e-mail account listed in BlackBoard for faculty contact with students for online courses. Failing to check your student e-mail account could impact your enrollment or cause you to miss important information about classes. Not checking your e-mail is not an excuse for missing important information about your enrollment. This is your responsibility.
What is the storage capacity of my student e-mail account?
The storage capacity for your student e-mail account is 25GB. If, at anytime, your storage capacity is met, you will be unable to receive new e-mails.
Do I still use my e-mail credentials to access GoBlue, the campus wireless system?
Enter your Peru State issued e-mail address below, click 'Go' and your GoBlue wireless username will appear.
Your GoBlue wireless username is
Your GoBlue wireless password is your
When will acornmail no longer be available?
June 30, 2013 will be the last day to access acornmail. You should plan to forward any e-mails you wish to keep beyond this date to your new student e-mail account.
I am an online only student. How does this transition impact me?
The new student e-mail accounts are the College’s primary tool to communicate with you about important deadlines, missing materials for financial aid, billing statements, class notes and updates, and activities. This is also the only e-mail account listed in BlackBoard for faculty contact with students for online courses. Failing to check your student e-mail account could impact your enrollment or cause you to miss important information about classes. Not checking your e-mail is not an excuse for missing important information about your enrollment. This is your responsibility.
How do I access library resources from off campus?
Go to http://ezproxy.peru.edu/login and enter your acornmail e-mail username and password. Do NOT include the @acornmail.peru.edu.
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