Beginning October 19, UCPath will pilot SMS notifications for certain direct deposit changes as part of ongoing account security enhancements.
Employees who receive a text message should follow the instructions provided to confirm whether they made the change.
UCPath's September 2026 Changes and Enhancements includes updates to Absence Management, Security, Training, and Workforce Administration. Learn about key system enhancements and find links to the latest UCPath templates and mass processing resources.
UCPath implemented new security enhancements, including direct deposit alerts and updated security question protections. Review the changes and share them with employees.
UCPath Center has transitioned to a monthly enhancement summary format, providing a centralized overview of completed system changes and improvements. Highlights from the August 2026 release include updates to Absence Management, Payroll and Compensation, and Workforce Administration.
From September 16 to September 21, several eForms will be unavailable as UCPath implements eForms Enhancements Phase 3. When deployed, the updates will deliver improved usability, enhanced accessibility, and a more streamlined user experience.
UCPath will discontinue its online appointment scheduling tool on September 4, 2026. Employees will continue to have access to callback, live chat, AI self-service tools, and other support resources.
Starting August 31, 2026, PathPal will offer Spanish-language support, allowing employees and managers to access UCPath self-service guidance and resources in Spanish. Learn about the new features and available resources.
The UCPath Help Site is retiring in September 2026. Find UCPath training materials, job aids, and videos on Ask UCPath and bookmark the site today!
UCPath's new automated Return from Leave (RFL) notification may be sent before an employee's actual return date. Learn about the process and recommended best practices.
Find out about recent enhancements to UCPath and UCPath Online.
Find out about recent enhancements to UCPath and UCPath Online.
Find out about recent enhancements to UCPath and UCPath Online.
A new UCPath Mass PayPath template is now available. Be sure to download the updated version, which includes the Dot Line field, to prevent upload errors and processing delays.
Note: UCLA provides internal templates for submitting Mass Funding Entry, Regular Time Entry (I‑181), and Flat Dollar Amount (I‑618) files to the Central Resource Unit (CRU). See our knowledge base article: How to Find Mass Template.
UCPath has introduced new enhancements to Extended Absence transactions, improving notification visibility and data accuracy. Updates include expanded push back notifications and new validations for the Last Day Worked field.
Concurrent Hire Smart HR templates will be updated on May 1, 2026, to remove the Personal Data tab. This change improves data integrity and shifts personal data updates to appropriate channels. No action is required; updated job aids will be released soon.
UCPath PayPath transactions now display a new Dotted-Line Report field, which should be left blank by campus transactors.
To improve performance, the UCPath Off-cycle Dashboard no longer displays a default list. Please search using an Employee ID or Transaction ID.
Additional enhancements are under review.
Beginning in April 2026, the process for repaying Fidelity 403(b) loans will change. UC will no longer deduct loan repayments from employee paychecks after the April 1, 2026, monthly and April 8, 2026, biweekly paychecks.
Find out about recent enhancements to UCPath and UCPath Online.
Find out about recent enhancements to UCPath and UCPath Online.