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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UCPath Events Calendar
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View Upcoming EventsUpcoming Payroll Deadlines
Always refer to the 2025 UCPath Payroll Processing Schedule for important dates & deadlines.
Monthly Deadlines
Employee Data Change Deadline |
| April 18, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. |
| May 16, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. |
| June 17, 2025* @ 3:00 p.m. |
| July 21, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. |
Biweekly Deadlines
Pay Cycle |
Employee Data Change Deadline |
| B1 | March 27, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. |
| B2 | April 10, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. |
| B1 | April 24, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. |
| B2 | May 8, 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 |
| B2 | 03/26/25 | 03/02/25 | 03/15/25 | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 by 7:00 p.m. |
| M0 | 04/01/25 | 03/01/25 | 03/31/25 | Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by 7:00 p.m. |
| B1 | 04/09/25 | 03/16/25 | 03/29/25 | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 by 7:00 p.m. |
| B2 | 04/23/25 | 03/30/25 | 04/12/25 | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 by 7:00 p.m. |
Direct Retro & Salary Cost Transfer Deadlines
Please note that UCOP is planning on deprecating the Direct Retro tool effective July 1, 2025. Please perform Direct Retros in UCPath for any remaining payroll transactions that will require the use of the Direct Retro tool and have them approved by June 25, 2025.
Direct Retro
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Salary Cost Transfer
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| 04/17 (Th): BW/MO for posting in April | 03/13 @ 8:00 p.m. (Th): BW/MO for posting in March |
| 05/15 (Th): BW/MO for posting in May | 04/09 @ 8:00 p.m. (W): BW/MO for posting in April |
| 06/13 (F): BW/MO for posting in June | 05/21 @ 8:00 p.m. (W): BW/MO for posting in May |
| 06/18 @ 8:00 p.m. (W): BW/MO for posting in June |
*Direct Retro & SCT Note: A DR or SCT that is final approved after the DR or SCT deadline but before the end of the calendar month may result in a mismatch between Acctg Period and Run ID.
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
Knowledge Base Articles
Browse our Knowledge Base Articles (KBA's) in the Employee Center to find the answers you're looking for.
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UCPath Training Resources
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- UCPath Biweekly Newsletter Schedule: The next newsletter will be sent on 04/02
- The next Default Day will be: 04/02
- The next UCPath Transactions Office Hours is: 04/03 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Make sure to review your paycheck in UCPath
- Join our UCPath Community of Practice
- Looking for UCPath metrics? View the UCPath Metrics Dashboard
- 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
Bring Your Questions to an Office Hours Session
View the UCPath Training & Events Calendar here.
Campus Timekeeping Office Hours
View a list of upcoming Office Hour sessions on the Ecotime Training page
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Campus Timekeeping
Request a 1-on-1 session by submitting a request in the Employee Center
Reporting: Request a 1-on-1 session by emailing ucpathreports@ucsd.edu
Get Local UCPath Support
Contact our local UCPath Support team through the Employee Center.
Need a Department HR Contact?
Access our Department HR Contact List below. For corrections or additions to this list, please add a comment directly on the spreadsheet.
Have Additional Questions?
For questions regarding missing paychecks, concerns regarding benefit eligibility, and more, browse our resources available to you.
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Job Aids & User Productivity Kits (UPK's)
Retirement Summary Plan Description
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.