Account Setup and Password Reset
UC San Diego uses two main accounts for accessing systems: Active Directory (AD) and Business Systems. Many systems also require Two-Step Login using the Duo application.
Active Directory (AD)
- Your account is set up during onboarding.
- Reset your AD password.
- If you have problems,
- SDSC employees should contact the SDSC Helpdesk (helpdesk@sdsc.edu).
- HDSI employees should contact the Office of Engineering Computing (oec@ucsd.edu).
Business Systems
- Complete the self registration process to get a business systems account.
- Reset your Business Systems password.
- if your account is locked or you have problems, contact the DSAs for SDSC and HDSI (dsa@sdsc.edu).
Secure Your Passwords
Review minimum standards and best practices for password security. Note that between October and December 2025, campus will be moving from LastPass to 1Password as the recommended password manager.
Accessing a Specific Application
- CAMS
- Class Lists
- Cognos
- Concur
- Ecotime
- eGrades
- LastPass
- Oracle Financial Cloud (OFC)
- SDSC Reports and Applications
- Slack
- Stova
- Trirega
- UCPath
- Zoom
Looking for other applications? Try the Communication & Collaboration tools or the List of Tools & Applications.
CAMS
Campus Asset Management System (CAMS) is used for tracking inventorial equipment. Information on CAMS training can be found on Blink.
- Use your business systems account to log in.
- You will have read-only access by default.
- For additional access, contact your DSA.
Class Lists
Instructors needing access to their class lists must complete FERPA training for maintaining confidentiality of student records. Request access by emailing your DSA with the date you completed the training.
Cognos
Cognos Analytics is UCSD's Business Intelligence tool. Request access via the IT Service Portal.
Concur
Use Concur for booking travel and managing expenses, including travel expense, meeting & entertainment expense, and procurement card purchases. Use single-sign-on to log in.
Ecotime
Ecotime is UCSD's time reporting system. Use your AD account to log in. Contact SDSC Human Resources if you have problems.
eGrades
eGrades is an application for instructors to submit or change final grades for students in their courses. See eGrades instructions on Blink for gaining access. Contact Academic Records if you have problems.
- Email is accessed using your AD account. Use the password reset tool or contact the SDSC Helpdesk with problems.
- Supervisors should submit an SDSC Account Request Form for their new employees.
LastPass
LastPass Enterprise is UC San Diego's vetted password manager software of choice. Use it to manage all your logins and passwords.
Oracle Financial Cloud
Oracle Financial Cloud (OFC) is UC San Diego's financial system. For access, follow the role request process.
SDSC Reports and Applications
Business Reporting and Analysis Tools
- Use your AD account to log in.
- The dashboard only lists reports and applications to which you have access, based on the roles assigned to you in SDSC's reporting system.
- Email Business Computing to request access to specific reports and applications.
Slack
Slack is a messaging and chat application. You can use it via web browser, downloaded desktop application, or mobile app.
- Go to https://sdsc.slack.com/signup to create an account.
- Use your @sdsc.edu email for account creation.
- Browse the Slack Help Center for instructions and tutorials.
- Contact the SDSC Helpdesk with problems.
Stova
Stova (formerly called Aventri) is an events management platform, used for both online and in-person events, such as workshops and technology forums. It is used to manage registration, to collect fees, and to create event websites. UC has a system-wide contract, and each department manages their own account and users. Contact SDSC Business Computing for an account.
Trirega
Trirega is a facilities information management platform. Use it to book hotel space, assign office space, and run reports on space management and facilities.
UCPath
UCPath is UC San Diego's human resources and payroll system. Use it to view your paycheck, benefits, leave balances, and other HR information. Use your AD account to log in. Contact Human Resources if you have problems.
Zoom
Zoom is video conferencing software. See Zoom instructions on Blink.