USMEX Technology Orientation

Welcome, incoming students and visitors!

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. USMEX students and visitors 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:

👉 https://ucsd.zoom.us/

Microsoft Office 365 (Free for UCSD Students)

👉 https://gpshelp.ucsd.edu/services/software/microsoft-office

Printer Access

Click here for instructions (USMEX Printer)

This is a restricted site.  Please sign in with your UCSD email to access.

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