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What is Changing?
On November 17th, the Office of Information Technology will officially retire the SJU WebVPN Portal (webvpn.sju.edu).
Going forward, off-campus users will no longer need to log into the WebVPN portal as an intermediate step to access university applications. Through enhanced security integrations, secure systems such as Banner 9 Administrative Pages and Cognos Analytics can now be accessed directly using their regular web links.
Key Benefits
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Streamlined Sign-In: Replaces the multi-step WebVPN portal login with direct access via standard Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
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Improved Compatibility: Resolves recurring web browser and portal rendering issues associated with legacy WebVPN technology.
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Enhanced Security: Keeps application traffic secure behind modern identity protection without exposing internal servers directly to the internet.
Direct Access Application Links
Starting November 17th, update your browser bookmarks to connect directly to the following application URLs:
Note: If you attempt to visit webvpn.sju.edu after November 17th, your browser will automatically redirect you to this Knowledge Base article.
What Do You Need to Do?
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Update Bookmarks: If you currently have webvpn.sju.edu bookmarked in your web browser, please replace it with the direct links above.
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Accessing Applications Off-Campus: Simply click or navigate to the application URL. You will be prompted to sign in with your standard SJU account and complete Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as usual.
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On-Campus & FortiClient VPN Users: If you access these systems while connected directly to the physical campus network or via the FortiClient VPN desktop client, your connection process remains unchanged.
Need Assistance?
If you experience any issues accessing Banner 9 Admin or Cognos Analytics after November 17th, or if you have questions regarding this change, please consult our Knowledge Base article or contact the Technology Service Center: