UCPath
Transactors
Transactional users are instrumental in the success of UCPath. Their day-to-day processing of payroll, benefits, and HR information is foundational to UC San Diego operations.
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Always refer to the 2025 UCPath Payroll Processing Schedule for important dates & deadlines.
View the 2026 UCPath Payroll Processing Schedule here.
Monthly Deadlines
Employee Data Change Deadline |
| November 17, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. |
| December 15, 2025* @ 3:00 p.m. |
| January 16, 2026* @ 3:00 p.m. |
| February 13, 2026* @ 3:00 p.m. |
Biweekly Deadlines
Pay Cycle |
Employee Data Change Deadline |
| B2 | November 5, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. |
| B1 | November 19, 2025* @ 3:00 p.m. |
| B2 | December 4, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. |
| B3 | December 17, 2025* @ 3:00 p.m. |
* = Dates adjusted due to holiday payroll processing
View Payroll Processing Schedule Information here. | View a graphic to help you understand Deadlines & Non-transaction Days here.
Funding Entry Deadlines
Pay Cycle |
Check Date |
Pay Period Begin |
Pay Period End |
Funding Entry Approval Deadline |
| M0 | 10/31/25 | 10/01/25 | 10/31/25 | Friday, October 24, 2025 by 7:00 p.m. |
| B1 | 11/05/25 | 10/12/25 | 10/25/25 | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 by 7:00 p.m. |
| B2 | 11/19/25 | 10/26/25 | 11/08/25 | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 by 7:00 p.m. |
| M0 | 12/01/25 | 11/01/25 | 11/30/25 | Friday, November 21, 2025 by 7:00 p.m. |
Salary Cost Transfer Deadlines
Do not submit Direct Retros after September 16
The Direct Retro tool will be retired on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Transactions submitted between September 17 through September 30, 2025 will be deleted by the UCPath Center. Beginning Thursday, October 2, 2025, users will only be able to view previously processed Direct Retros in UCPath. The Direct Retro tool will no longer be available to use.
High-Risk Salary Cost Transfer
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Non-High-Risk Salary Cost Transfer
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| 11/14 (F): BW/MO High-Risk for posting in November | 11/19 @ 8:00 p.m. (W): BW/MO Non-High-Risk for posting in November |
| 12/15 (M): BW/MO High-Risk for posting in December | 12/18 @ 8:00 p.m. (Th): BW/MO Non-High-Risk for posting in December |
*Note: An SCT that is final approved after the SCT deadline but before the end of the calendar month may result in a mismatch between Acctg Period and Run ID.
Overpayment Process
If you are responsible for processing overpayments, please make sure to include the submitter's email, name, and EMPLID in the comments section.
- Example:
- Submitter: John Know
- Email: jknow7@ucsd.edu
- EMPLID: 10000000
Off-Cycle Processing Schedules
View Off-Cycle Processing Schedules for Biweekly and Monthly employees here. Please note these links are updated quarterly.
Off-Cycle Biweekly Processing Schedule
Off-Cycle Monthly Processing Schedule
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UCPath HR Transactions
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Campus Timekeeping
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Reporting: Request a 1-on-1 session by emailing ucpathreports@ucsd.edu
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Have Additional Questions?
For questions regarding missing paychecks, concerns regarding benefit eligibility, and more, browse our resources available to you.
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UCPath System Maintenance
Every Sunday from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., the UCPath system is shut down for regularly scheduled maintenance.