Information Technology Services

Services for Graduate Students

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  • Calendar (Google Calendar)

    Schedule meetings, keep track of important events, and share your schedule. Manage your personal calendar while creating separate calendars for teams and…

  • Campus Notifications (CruzAlert/SlugSafe)

    Receive official UC Santa Cruz emergency (CruzAlert) and non-emergency (SlugSafe) notifications through email, voice messages, and text.

  • Campus Virtual Private Network (VPN)

    Securely connect to the UC Santa Cruz network from off-campus using a virtual private network (VPN).

  • Campus Wireless Access (eduroam)

    Connect securely with wireless internet access while on the UC Santa Cruz campus.

  • Canvas Course Analytics

    A built-in feature of the Canvas learning management system that provides insights into course components and student activity.

  • Canvas Learning Management System

    The primary learning platform at UC Santa Cruz, connecting students and instructors for course management, assignments, grading, and communication.

  • Cloud Storage for Personal and Team Documents (Google Drive)

    Store, access, and collaborate on files securely with your team, department, or campus colleagues.

  • Computer Labs

    Computer labs across campus where students, faculty, and staff can access computers, print documents, and use specialized software.

  • CruzID

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

  • Document and Signature Management (DocuSign)

    A cloud-based tool to easily and securely send, sign, and manage online agreements and documents, including signatures that are legally binding.

  • Document Creation and Collaboration (Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides)

    Create, edit, share, and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

  • Ed Discussion

    A discussion platform integrated with Canvas to facilitate asynchronous online discussions.

  • Email and File Encryption (Virtru)

    Control access and encrypt sensitive data when sharing information via UC Santa Cruz Gmail or Secure File Share.

  • Email lists (Google Groups)

    Create mailing lists and online forums. Control access to Google resources like Calendar, Drive, Docs, and Sites using a single group email…

  • Emergency Telephone Services

    Quickly connect to emergency services from your personal cell phone or a campus phone.

  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

    Protecting computers and networks from complex and ongoing cyber attacks, offering better protection than antivirus software.

  • Event Support

    Planning and on-site event support at on-campus locations and many off-campus locations.

  • Faculty WordPress

    Create and manage simple websites for faculty, grad students, and research staff to highlight professional research, support instruction, and other scholarly activities.

  • GitLab for Instruction

    Develop software and manage projects in a collaborative coding platform.

  • Google Sites

    A quick and easy website-building platform, designed for users who want to create websites without coding.

  • Google Workspace Services

    A collection of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools developed by Google available for use at UC Santa Cruz.

  • Gradescope

    A tool that integrates with Canvas to streamline and standardize paper-based, digital, and code assignments.

  • Guest Wireless Access

    Wireless internet access for guests at UC Santa Cruz on an open access, unsecure network.

  • Hypothesis

    A social annotation tool that allows students to highlight and annotate PDFs, videos, webpages, and more.

  • iClicker (Student Response System)

    A classroom polling tool that helps instructors measure attendance, assess student understanding, and encourage participation.

Last modified: May 14, 2025