Access to university online applications requires an electronic ID (UT EID) and password, plus multi-factor authentication (see below).
Upgrade your UT EID - many online services of The University of Texas at Austin are restricted and can only be accessed by those with upgraded UT EIDs.
Set up a DUO account and register your mobile device
The university uses the multi-factor authentication service called DUO, to help make logins more secure.
Acknowledge the university's Acceptable Use Policy
The university requires that all employees and affiliates acknowledge itsAcceptable Use Policygoverning information technology resources by signing the form below.
University business conducted via email is through Office 365 (Microsoft platform).
Login to Office 365 Management with your UT EID and password, which will take you to the "Create My Mailbox" page.
Your new email address will end in "@austin.utexas.edu"
Notify Carla Lanas (clanas@austin.utexas.edu) and Marsha Berkman (berkman@austin.utexas.edu) of your new email address.
Accept invitation to join the department's Smartsheet account
When you join a lab, you'll receive an invitation from Smartsheet to join our account; we use this online app to manage lab purchasing.
Click on the link in the Smartsheet notification to create a password
Note: your enterprise email address + the password you created become your Smartsheet login credentials
You are added to our Smartsheet account as a free user; please do not sign up for a free trial for a Smartheet license
View your home page in Workday
The university uses the human capital management tool Workday to process appointments, time sheets, performance evaluations, and other personnel tasks.
Login to Workday to explore your home page. Note items under the heading "Awaiting your Action." This is your inbox, with tasks for you to complete.
You may also access your inbox by clicking on the inbox icon (upper right).
Navigate back to the home page by clicking on the University of Texas logo (upper left).
Workday is upgraded every six months, so items on the home page may change.