GPS 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. GPS students are encouraged to connect to one of the following:

• UCSD-PROTECTED – Primary secured wireless network. Use your full UCSD email address and password to connect.

• eduroam – Recommended if you travel to other campuses. Use your full UCSD email address and password to connect.

• UCSD-GUEST – Open network that requires no login.

You can visit here for more detailed instructions on connecting to the wireless networks. 

Things to Download

UCSD Zoom Client

Used for remote classes and meetings:

👉 https://ucsd.zoom.us/

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)

1. Go to www.microsoft365.com
   
   

2. Sign in with your UCSD email account
   
   

3. Navigate to “Apps” on the left-hand menu > click Install Office on the top right
   
   

4. Follow the instructions to install
   
   

5. After installation, sign in again to activate your apps
   
   

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