AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates (SAPU)
Who needs to complete AlcoholEdu and SAPU?
AlcoholEdu and SAPU are mandatory for all incoming first-year and transfer students at UT. Students who fail to complete either Part 1 or Part 2 of the AlcoholEdu or SAPU Program by the deadlines will be unable to see their grades online for that semester. Even if a student has completed AlcoholEdu, SAPU or a similar program while enrolled in another institution, they must complete AlcoholEdu and SAPU when they enter UT Austin.
Why do I need to complete AlcoholEdu and SAPU?
The college experience is more than academics. AlcoholEdu and SAPU are part of UT Austin’s comprehensive approach to health and wellness education and creating a safe campus for UT students. The program’s goals are to ensure that UT Austin students have information to make well-informed decisions about substance use and are empowered to prevent sexual assault and interpersonal violence.
How to sign up for AlcoholEdu and SAPU
Incoming students will receive an introductory email with a link to the program website on December 14 for the spring 2021 semester. Access the programs by logging in with your UT EID and password as well as Duo (two-factor authentication).
How to complete AlcoholEdu and SAPU
AlcoholEdu and SAPU have two parts. Completing both parts is required by the deadline.
Part 1: becomes available December 14th. Part 1 takes approximately two hours to complete. The deadline for spring 2021 is January 19.
Part 2: becomes available 45 days (approximately 6 weeks) after completion of Part 1. The deadline for spring 2021 is March 26.
Spring 2021 dates
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DEC 14 Introduction  Receive invitation email |
Jan 19 Complete  Complete Part 1 of AlcoholEdu & SAPU by deadline |
Introduction Receive invitation email to Part 2, 45 days after completion of Part 1 |
MAR 26 Complete Complete Part 2 of AlcoholEdu & SAPU by deadline |
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DEC 14 Introduction Receive invitation email |
JAN 19 Complete Complete Part 1 of AlcoholEdu & SAPU by deadline |
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Introduction Receive invitation email to Part 2, 45 days after completion of Part 1 |
MAR 26 Complete Complete Part 2 of AlcoholEdu & SAPU by deadline |
You can complete AlcoholEdu and SAPU on a computer or tablet. Answers provided by students are confidential, and responses are never linked to individual students. You can save your work and return to the program if necessary.
Help with technical difficulty
If you have technical difficulty with the AlcoholEdu or SAPU, try the following:
- Use an alternate browser. Courses are best supported by the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari (preferred) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11+. Refresh the screen two to three times from within the course.
- Close all browser windows and log in to the course again.
- If you have accessibility issues, select “accessibility mode” once you are in the course.
If technical difficulties continue, visit Everfi online technical support.
Resources for parents
During the transition to college, parents and caregivers can play a crucial role in continuing to make a positive impact on their student’s health and wellbeing. Visit this resource page for strategies on engaging your student in thoughtful and constructive conversations about how to stay healthy and well in college and beyond.
Learn more about the AlcoholEdu and SAPU programs and their impact (pdf).
Questions?
Direct questions to the Longhorn Wellness Center at (512) 475-8252 or by email at longhornwellnesscenter@austin.utexas.edu.
