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Account Request Form

The account request form is now available through SlugHub. Supervisor approval is always required. If you need 'Report Writer' level access additional approvals may be requested. For access to restricted data an approval from the Domain Authorizer is always required. 

Follow the steps below to request your account:

1. Complete and submit the InfoView Account Application Form
2. Once the form is submitted your supervisor will receive an automated email notification requesting their approval. 
3. Based on the Universe and access level requested, Data-Management may request additional approval through the ticket.

Legacy PDF Forms 

We are no longer accepting the PDF version of the account request form. If you have any bookmarks or documentation referencing the PDF form please update your links accordingly.

FAQ

Who should approve my application form?

What universes should I choose?

Should I pick limited read-only, read-only or report writer access?

Do I need a license? I/my employee needs report-writing access, but I don’t know if we have any licenses free.

What shared folders should I have access to?

How long will my application take to process?

Any other questions

Who should sign my application form?

1. You - The privacy statement must be accepted and your annual cyber security training must be completed.
2. Your supervisor - Your supervisor's approval is required for all levels of access.
3. Any other approvals appropriate to the universe and access level being requested will be forwarded by Data-Management.

What universes should I choose?

Review the universe descriptions and available reports to help determine what makes the most sense for your position.

You might also consider asking colleagues or people in a similar position what access they have needed.

Should I pick limited read-only, read-only or report writer access?

Limited Read-only - offers view-only access to universe data, but is restricted to reports sent to their Inbox or a shared folder.  Reports can be run/refreshed with new data and new prompt inputs.  These accounts do not have direct access to the centrally managed corporate reports.

This access is typically used for part-time or temporary employees, and users identified as students or consultants.

Read-only - identical to limited, but with full access to the centrally managed corporate reports.  This is the most commonly requested role.

Report Writer - The highest level of access. These users have the ability to create new reports and to change existing ones.  They can add new data columns, create custom calculations, alter the layout and presentation, and add or modify input prompts.

There are generally a few reports writers in each division/department tasked with creating, maintaining and customizing their unit's Infoview library.

Note: access levels are specific to a single universe.  A person can have read-only access in one universe and be a report writer in another.

• More about Universe Access Levels

Do I need a license? I/my employee needs report-writing access, but I don’t know if we have any licenses free.

As of March 1, 2021, read-only and report writing access does not require a license.

What shared folders should I have access to?

Shared folder access is authorized by business unit department management.

How long will my application take to process?

Here are some general rules:

• Processing will take longer if you are requesting access to restricted data-sets.
• Read-only access is faster to grant than report-writing access generally within two business days.
• Applications for PPS, Student, GSS, AIS and sometimes Advancement access take longer to process because they have extra steps
• If the universe requires FERPA training, sending your certificate with your application speeds up the process (our FERPA page has instructions)

Any other questions

Please email data-services@ucsc.edu.