Access support to University Portals and Systems
Overview
The Access Support to University Portals and Systems service provides dedicated troubleshooting for connectivity, login, and permission issues related to the University’s core enterprise applications and Single Sign-On (SSO) environment.
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How do I use this service? | Available 24/7 through self-serve portal. Go to https://laurentian.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/5/group/58/create/212 |
What if I have issue with the service? | see Need Help below. |
🛠️ What we support
Access and login issues
“Access denied” or insufficient permission errors in University portals and systems
Inability to view grades, courses, or records in the Student Information System
Problems signing in via Single Sign-On (SSO)
Account and role alignment
Account synchronization errors between identity systems and applications
Adjusting user roles and permissions based on:
changes to enrollment (e.g., new program, status changes)
changes to employment (e.g., new position, department change)
Navigation and visibility
Difficulty finding the correct portal or system for a specific task
Help when content or options appear to be missing due to access or role settings
⏱️ Timelines
Initial Response | 1 Business day |
Time to resolution | Varies depending on complexity and whether escalation is required |
What to expect (process)
While the exact steps may vary, you can generally expect:
Review and triage
Your request is reviewed by the Service Desk. We may contact you for additional details (system name, screenshots, error text, role, etc.).Diagnosis
We determine whether the issue is related to:
SSO or authentication
Account synchronization
Roles and permissions
Navigation or visibility
Resolution or escalation
We correct access or role issues where possible. If specialized changes are required, we will coordinate with the relevant system/application owner.Confirmation
Once access has been restored or adjusted, we will update your ticket with what was done and confirm that you can successfully sign in and perform your task.
⚡ Quick Actions
Raise a support request here: https://laurentian.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/5/group/58/create/212
Need help?
Contact the Service Desk online
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