UCPath: Your Gateway to Benefits and Pay
The UCPath online portal provides you with expanded self-service functionality from your desktop, laptop, mobile, or tablet. Use UCPath online for most functions previously provided by At Your Service Online (AYSO).
Employee self-service access is granted automatically when an individual is hired into a UCPath position.
Training is not required before employees can log in and use the self-service functions in UCPath online. When you need to view information or take an action in UCPath online, refer to the applicable resource below for guidance. If you don't find what you need or you need further assistance, select from the contacts on the Get Help page.
Resources
General
Employee Self Service Actions Navigation Guide
Job Aid: Employee Self Service Actions Navigation Guide (external link)
This UC systemwide job aid provides the navigation path for actions employees can take in UCPath online.
Due to local system configuration, some actions may not be available or in sync with local resources, and other actions may not result in updates within UCPath online:
- Profile information may be available, but may be out of sync and may not update.
- Beginning balances for sabbatical leave credits were not migrated to UCPath.
- UCPath does not have the capability to correctly report leave accrual and balances for employees who receive their full accrual upon appointment. Leave balances shown in UCPath online for residents and clinical fellows will be incorrect.
Clearing Your Web Browser's Cache
Job Aid: Clearing Your Web Browser's Cache (external link)
This UC systemwide job aid explains how to clear your web browser's cache for common Windows, MacOS, and smart device browsers.
Enable UCPath Popups
Job Aid: Enable UCPath Popups (external link)
This UC systemwide job aid explains how to add the UCPath website as an exception to your web browser's pop-up blocker so you can access UCPath online.
UCPath Earnings (ERN) Code Lookup Tool
UCPath Earnings (ERN) Code Lookup Tool (external link)
Use this tool to search for Earnings Code values and descriptions.
UCSF network/VPN access and MyAccess authentication is required to access this resource. Review frequently asked questions for more information about the UCSF VPN.
Pay and Paychecks
Update Direct Deposit
Job Aid: Update Direct Deposit (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to establish, add, or update direct deposit in UCPath online.
Your UC Paycheck
Job Aid: Your UC Paycheck (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to view your online pay stubs (pay statements) in UCPath online.
Understanding Your Paycheck: Biweekly Earnings Statement
Job Aid: Understanding Your Paycheck: Biweekly Earnings Statement (external link)
This job aid explains how to read your biweekly UCPath earnings statement.
Understanding Your Paycheck: Monthly Earnings Statement
Job Aid: Understanding Your Paycheck: Monthly Earnings Statement (external link)
This job aid explains how to read your monthly UCPath earnings statement.
Understanding Your Paycheck: Sample Nurse Earnings Statements
Job Aid: Understanding Your Paycheck: Sample Nurse Earnings Statements (external link)
This job aid explains how to read your UCPath biweekly earnings statement and includes examples of statements for nurses. Also included is the blended rate calculation and samples for overtime premium pay.
Understanding Your Paycheck: Blended Rate Calculation for Overtime Pay Premium
Job Aid: Understanding Your Paycheck: Blended Rate Calculation for Overtime Pay Premium (external link)
This job aid explains the blended rate calculation for overtime premium pay and provides sample calculations.
Taxes
Online 1095-C Consent
Job Aid: Online 1095-C Consent (external link)
See this job aid for step-by-step instructions on completing the online 1095-C consent in UCPath.
Completing the Foreign Source Income Statement
Job Aid: Completing the Foreign Source Income Statement (external link)
See this job aid for the steps required to complete the Foreign Source Income Statement form in UCPath, which is required for all employees working outside the United States, regardless of U.S. Citizenship status.
Update My Federal Withholding (W-4)
Job Aid: Update My Federal Withholding (W-4) (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to complete or update your Federal withholding (form W-4) in UCPath online.
Update CA State Tax Witholding W-4 (DE-4)
Job Aid: Update CA State Tax Witholding W-4 (DE-4) (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to update your California tax withholding (form DE-4) in UCPath online.
Out of State Tax Withholding
Job Aid: Out-of-State Tax Withholding (external link)
See this job aid for instructions on how to complete or update Out-of-State Income Tax Withholding in UCPath.
Understanding a Refund of Federal Tax Over Withholding
Job Aid: Understanding a Refund of Federal Tax Over Withholding (external link)
This UC systemwide job aid explains how to read a statement that includes refunds issued by the UCPath Center for over withholding of Federal tax.
Online W-2 Consent
Job Aid: Online W-2 Consent (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to submit or withdraw your consent to receive an electronic W-2 or W-2C form.
View Online W-2
Job Aid: View My Online W-2 (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to review your online W-2 form in UCPath online.
Personal Information
Update Self-Identification Details
Job Aid: Update Self-Identification Details (external link)
See this job aid for the steps required to update your voluntary self-identification details in UCPath online.
Complete Guided Onboarding for Self-Identification Information
Job Aid: Complete Guided Onboarding for Self-Identification Information (external link)
Use this job aid to learn how to complete your guided onboarding for self-identification information in UCPath.
Security Questions Setup
Job Aid: Security Questions Setup (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to establish security questions on your first login to UCPath online.
Update Emergency Contacts
Job Aid: Update Emergency Contacts (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to add or update your emergency contacts in UCPath online.
Update My Name
Job Aid: Update My Name (external link)
As part of the University of California's Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN) policy, use this job aid for the steps needed to update the name you want to use in UCPath.
Update Social Security Number (SSN)
Job Aid: Update Social Security Number (SSN) (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to update your Social Security number in UCPath online.
Update Date of Birth
Job Aid: Update Date of Birth (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to update your date of birth in UCPath online.
Update Addresses
Job Aid: Update Addresses (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to update your home and/or mailing address in UCPath online.
Update Contact Details
Job Aid: Update Contact Details (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to update your personal phone number and email within the UCPath system.
Update Ethnic Groups
Job Aid: Update Ethnic Groups (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to voluntarily enter race and ethnic group information in UCPath online.
Update Employee Disclosures
Job Aid: Update Employee Disclosures (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to update your disclosure preferences in UCPath online.
Update Disability
Job Aid: Update Disability (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to voluntarily enter disability information in UCPath online.
Update Veteran Status
Job Aid: Update Veteran Status (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to voluntarily enter veteran status information in UCPath online.
Enter Voluntary Self-Identification of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Software Simulation: Enter Voluntary Self-Identification of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation (external link)
See, try, or print the steps needed to voluntarily enter gender identity and sexual orientation information in UCPath online.
Patent/IP Acknowledgement
Job Aid: Review Patent/IP Acknowledgement (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to review your patent acknowledgement in UCPath online.
Update My Current Profile
Job Aid: Update My Current Profile (external link)
This job aid explains how to update your current profile in UCPath online for the following:
- Oath Signature Date
- Patent Acknowledgment Date
- Employment Verification Opt in/out
- Qualifications
- Education
Profile information may not be available or in sync with local resources, and may not update in UCPath online."
Benefits
Enroll an Overaged Disabled Child (ODC)
Job Aid: Enroll an Overaged Disabled Child (ODC) (external link)
See this job aid for the steps required to enroll an eligible overaged disabled child in UCPath.
Select My Benefits
Job Aid: Select My Benefits (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to select and enroll in benefits in UCPath online.
Enroll in Pet Insurance
Job Aid: Enroll in Pet Insurance (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to enroll in pet insurance in UCPath online.
View My Benefits Summary
Job Aid: View My Benefits Summary (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to view your benefit elections in UCPath online.
View My Dependents
Job Aid: View My Dependents (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to view or edit dependent summary information in UCPath online.
Update My Benefits
Job Aid: Update My Benefits (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to manage your benefits and make plan changes in UCPath within 31 days of a qualifying event.
Timekeeping & Leave
Review My Absence Balances
Job Aid: Review My Absence Balances (external link)
This UC systemwide job aid explains how UCPath online displays leave balances for a monthly and biweekly employee.
Verification of Employment
Verification of Employment
Job Aid: Verification of Employment (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to generate your employment summary including dates of employment and earnings. Note that job begin dates reflect the date of data conversion (implementation), and will not be comprehensive except for employees hired after implementation of UCPath.
UCPath Center
Submit an Inquiry to UCPath
Software Simulation: Submit an Inquiry to UCPath (external link)
See, try, or print the steps needed to submit an inquiry (create a case) to the UCPath Center in UCPath online.
Update My Inquiries
Software Simulation: Update My Inquiries (external link)
See, try, or print the steps needed to review the status of an existing inquiry (case) submitted to the UCPath Center in UCPath online.
Submit Records and Data Request
Software Simulation: Submit Records and Data Request (external link)
See this job aid for the steps needed to request records from the UCPath Center.
Other Systems
Which Online Benefit System to Use
UCnet: Your benefits accounts (external link)
This UCnet web page explains which online benefit system (UCPath, UCRAYS, AYSO, Fidelity) you should use to access your benefits information.