Computer and Email Accounts

Learn how to set up your student login accounts, get your @ucsd.edu email, connect to the UC San Diego network, or find help with any of these tasks.

Set up your student account

If you're a new UC San Diego student, a Student SSO and Active Directory (AD) account will be created for you.

• To set up your accounts, complete the new applicant setup process. You should receive an email after you submit your SIR, with instructions and information.
• More info: Activate and access your new student account

Access ucsd.edu email

• Undergraduate students, access your UC San Diego email 24 hours after creating your account with these instructions: Check UCSD Gmail from the Web.
• Most graduate students are provided Gmail mailboxes within 2–3 business days, which may be accessed following these instructions: Check UCSD Gmail from the Web.
• More info: How to read your email

Access your course websites

• Canvas

If you live on campus, connect to the UC San Diego network

• Connect and register your computer