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UT Administrative Computer System Access

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Mainframe

An administrative computing system that hosts a variety of administrative applications integral to the university.

Cost: No cost

  • Staff
  • Technical Staff
  • IBM z890 mainframe with four processors
  • Access available for both Macintosh and Windows platforms using TN3270
  • Uses EID login credentials

TN3270

Terminal emulation software that allows desktop users to connect remotely to the UT Austin Administrative Computer System.

Cost: No cost

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Technical Staff
  • Departments
  • Uses EID login credentials
  • Allows users to gain access to terminal-style services provided through the UT administrative computer system
  • Provides departmental access to secure administrative functions
  • Allows secure access both on and off campus

UT Direct

UT Direct is a customizable university portal that provides personalized information and services based the user's EID.

Cost: No cost

  • Technical Staff
  • Departments
  • Online services allow you to interact with the university to complete tasks, such as paying tuition
  • Receive official notifications from the university, as well as important messages and campus spotlights, using the Message Center
  • Customize UT Direct by choosing tabs, content, and layout just for your needs
  • View content such as articles from the Daily Texan using channels
  • Store frequently visited links and organize them in bookmarks
  • Use stickies to store brief messages to remind yourself of tasks and other important information
  • Find out what's going on around campus with the Events Calendar