UCSC Computing Accounts

Your CruzID is your electronic identification used for many online services at UC Santa Cruz. Other accounts may be needed to log in to other systems.

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  • CruzID

    Your unique and essential UCSC account, sometimes referred to as your username, that gives you access to many campus services and systems.

  • Google Apps-Only Accounts

    An account that creates a campus business email address for an office or organization.

  • MyUCSC

    The official UC Santa Cruz online academic information system that provides personalized information based on roles.

  • Operational Accounts (Functional Accounts)

    An account for testing an application or for computer authentication, not intended for an individual or an email account.

  • Sponsored Accounts

    An account for people performing a service or doing work for UCSC but who are not faculty, staff, or students.

Last modified: May 14, 2025