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Logging on to EASI
To get to the GCD, go to the URL https://utdirect.utexas.edu/easi. You will be required to type in your UT EID and password. Once you are logged in EASI, you should see the following services (among others) in the "Launch a Process" list.
- GCD Concentration Maintenance
- GCD Degree Plan Maintenance
- GCD Grad School Progress
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If you don't see the GCD services listed , this means your UT EID has not been added to a group that is authorized to use them. If you see them listed but or you can enter the services but then get a message saying you are not authorized when you try to use the services, you will need to get the proper authorization before you can get started., you are missing a role authorization.
Email Please email (or have the appropriate person in your office email) the Graduate School authorizers to request authorization. Be sure to specify what kind of role you need your role in the department -- Graduate Coordinator, Graduate Advisor, etc. -- and the major codes you need to work with. Be aware that there may be some formal requirements for getting your authorization grantedsome roles (GA) have more formal requirements and may require additional paperwork.
The Graduate Coordinator Desktop: Step-by Step
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Enter a two-character abbreviation code:
Choose any two-character combination. The two-character abbreviation code must be unique for every concentration attached to a particular degree. It is a good idea to avoid Avoid special characters, but letters and numbers may can be used.
Enter a short description(up to 25 characters):
Enter a short description for your concentration, up to 25 characters. As this is short, you'll probably see this This will be the name you see displayed most often.
Enter a long description(up to 60 characters):
You may enter a longer description here.
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