GLI Technology Orientation
Welcome, incoming students!
UCSD AD Username, Email & Passwords
You have been assigned a UCSD Active Directory (AD) username, which you will use to sign into UC San Diego applications, including your email.
Example:
AD Username: bluefin
Email Address: bluefin@ucsd.edu
To set your AD password, visit: https://password.ucsd.edu
During this process, you will also be prompted to set up Duo two-step authentication using either your mobile device or a Duo token provided by the campus.
To access your UCSD email, go to: https://gmail.ucsd.edu
Wi-Fi Internet Access
UC San Diego offers several wireless networks across campus. GLI students are encouraged to connect to one of the following:
eduroam – Recommended. Use your UCSD email address and password to connect.
UCSD-GUEST – Open network that requires no login.
⚠️ We do not recommend connecting to UCSD-PROTECTED at this time.
Things to Download
UCSD Zoom Client
Used for remote classes and meetings:
UCSD Cisco VPN Client
Required for secure remote access to UCSD resources:
👉 https://blink.ucsd.edu/technology/network/connections/off-campus/VPN/
Microsoft Office 365 (Free for UCSD Students)
👉https://gpshelp.ucsd.edu/services/software/microsoft-office
Printing
👉https://blink.ucsd.edu/facilities/tritonprint/wepa.html
Need Help?
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at:
📧 gpshelp@ucsd.edu
Welcome again—we’re excited to have you with us!
– GPS IT Support Team