Upcoming changes to UGA’s affiliate access process

UGA affiliates are individuals who are neither employees nor students but have a business need for credentials to access specific systems, resources, or facilities at the University.

The process for requesting and managing affiliate access currently varies by affiliate type. Current requests may go through the UGA OneCard Office, directly through OneUSG Connect, or through the Visiting Researchers and Scholars Program.

UGA is implementing a single, simplified process to make affiliate access more consistent and transparent across the institution while strengthening information security. Beginning this month, UGA will pilot the process with a small group of users. All units are expected to transition to the new process in spring 2027. More details about the new process will be provided at that time. During the pilot, leaders and others who sponsor affiliates may receive requests to approve an affiliation. Instructions to approve or decline these requests are available through the guide. Each notification will include instructions for reviewing and responding to the request.

Additional information is available on the UGA Affiliate Access webpage. If you have initial questions, please contact Shawn Hill. The EITS Helpdesk will provide ongoing support.