Secure Connect Timelines and Updates
Last Updated: January 30, 2026 3:51:33 PM PST
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VPN Access Upgrade Start Dates
University owned managed devices (NOT personal/unmanaged devices)
These new Secure Connect tunnels are for campus-managed work computers. If you use VPN from a personal device, continue using the existing 2-Step Secured options until further notice. This information will be coming in a later update.
Instructions
Once your unit's enablement date arrives:
- Open your VPN client (vpn.ucsd.edu)
- Select a “Secure Connect” option instead of “2-Step Secured”
Dates
Your department's start date for using the Secure Connect Tunnels is listed below. Dates are subject to change – please confirm with your local IT.
February 12 2026
- San Diego Supercomputer Center
- Bio Admin
- Extended Studies
- Social Sciences
- Arts & Humanities
- Global Policy & Strategy
February 19 2026
- Biological Sciences
- Preuss School
- The Library
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography
February 25 2026
- Physical Sciences
- Qualcomm Institute / CalIT2
- Jacobs School of Engineering
- School of Computing, Information & Data Science (incl. HDSI)
February 26 2026
- Rady School of Management
Questions?
Contact your local IT support team or visit https://support.ucsd.edu/its/.