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Access to Systems

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)

Business Systems

Secure Your Passwords

Review minimum standards and best practices for password security. Note that between October and December 2025, campus moved from LastPass to 1Password as the recommended password manager.

Single Sign-On

You will access many applications using the university's Single Sign-On system. The login screen will indicate whether to use your AD or Business Systems credentials. Each application determines which credentials it accepts, and you will see a dropdown chooser to change the credentials if multiple types are accepted. If your credentials are working on some applications and fail on a specific application, you generally need to contact that application's owner. See the list of specific applications below for who to contact for help.

SSO Sign On Dropdown

Accessing a Specific Application

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.

  1. Use your business systems account to log in.
  2. You will have read-only access by default.
  3. 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.

Ecotime

Ecotime is UC San Diego's time reporting system.

eGrades

eGrades is an application for instructors to submit or change final grades for students in their courses.

Email

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

  1. Use your AD account to log in.
  2. The dashboard only lists reports and applications to which you have access, based on the roles assigned to you in SDSC's reporting system. 
  3. 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.

  1. Go to https://sdsc.slack.com/signup to create an account.
  2. Use your @sdsc.edu email for account creation.
  3. Browse the Slack Help Center for instructions and tutorials.
  4. 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.

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.

Zoom

Zoom is video conferencing software. See Zoom instructions on Blink.