UCPath Campus Support Center

Importance of keeping your home address up to date in UCPath.

• UCPath sends important correspondence, including paper paychecks and paper W-2s to the “home” address on file in UCPath -- not the “mailing” address. 
• To help avoid confusion and downtime, please ensure that your home address is the place where you want to receive UCPath information via United States Postal Service.
  • Had personal changes this year? Be sure to update your information on UCPath or UCPath: Keep your information current

Self-identification questionnaire on UCPath

• You’ll also be asked to complete a self-identification questionnaire about veteran and disability status, race, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
• This information provides important data regarding the diversity of UC employees and informs UC’s efforts to create an inclusive environment. You can choose to “decline to state” on any of the questions. Click here for a demo on completing the questionnaire.
  • UCPath: We’d like to ask you a few questions

Video about UCPath “live” portal demonstration help on Friday’s

• Short video to promote the UCPath online weekly live demonstrations.  Click on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPqeq7eUY8ObF6tT4_Umcpw.  Be sure to add the zoom line in your posting (at https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/578608466 or dial in by phone at 669-900-6833; meeting ID 578 608 466) as it’s not featured within the video.  
  • Check out a live UCPath demonstration every Friday

Set Your Preferred Name for Your Dashboard

• You have an option to personalize your UCPath dashboard – you can opt to display your preferred name.  To make the change, select Employee Actions > Personal Information > Personal Information Summary.  Overall, the use of an employee’s legal name is required for some university business. However, UC recognizes that an employee’s preferred name will be used wherever possible. To learn more, click on UCPath Preferred Name Job Aid.
  • UCPath — Set your preferred name for your dashboard

Security questions

• The first time you log in you’ll be prompted to set up five security questions to protect your personal data. The security questions help verify your identity to prevent unauthorized access or changes to your financial, health benefits or personal information. Click here for a demo on setting up your security questions.
  • Security verification on UCPath

Go green. Sign up for online W-2s

• Ready to switch to electronic delivery? While you’re thinking about it, sign up now so you’re all set for next year’s tax season. Log on to UCPath, then click on Employee Actions>Enroll to Receive Online W-2.
• Once you’ve signed up to receive your W-2s electronically, the election will remain in effect until you change it. In addition to being more convenient, it reduces the need for printing and distributing paper W2s, resulting in savings of both labor and natural resources.
  • How to understand your UCPath W-2

Verifying your employment on UCPath

• If you are applying for a loan, an apartment or job, your employment verifier (such as your bank, leasing agent, or employer) will need to access your employment information through The Work Number website. If you need information for your personal records, you have a new option – downloading a personal employment summary report through your UCPath account.
  • Verifying your employment on UCPath

Importance of signing up for direct deposit

• It’s easy to sign up for direct deposit in your UCPath online account. Once you’ve signed in, select “Employee Actions,” “Income and Taxes” and then “Direct Deposit.” After you’ve completed the necessary security checks, just follow the steps to enter your bank account information.
  • Eight reasons to switch to direct deposit or Five reasons to sign up for direct deposit today

Have questions or need help? Please visit UCPath and click on “Ask UCPath Center” to submit an inquiry. You may also call the UCPath Center at 855‐982‐7284 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (PT) Monday – Friday and speak with an associate.