CalNet Sponsored Guests

All CalNet Sponsored Guests must abide by campus policies related to using electronic resources, including the Acceptable Use Policy.

What is CalNet Sponsored Guests?

CalNet Sponsored Guests is a service that allows invited guests to use permitted campus applications and services. Guests log in using either their personal Google credentials or a unique Sponsored Guest ID.

Who qualifies to be a Sponsored Guest?

A CalNet Sponsored Guest is a temporary, unpaid collaborator, auditor, or conference attendee. For example, a Sponsored Guest may be auditing a course in bCourses or assisting campus administrators on a specific initiative.

Who does not qualify?

Sponsored Guests are not intended to replace official campus affiliates. This account type is also not intended for students, current employees, or future employees.

Sponsored Guest accounts are not for anyone who is paid by the University or anyone who requires access to restricted campus services (such as VPN or Library databases). These individuals require an official campus affiliate account. Please contact your HR support partner for assistance.

Need help deciding? See: Choosing Between Guest and Affiliate Accounts (KB0015283).

What services can a Sponsored Guest access?

• bCourses
• Berkeley-Visitor wireless network

For other campus services, please contact the service owner directly to determine if the service allows access to Sponsored Guests.

What services are NOT eligible for Sponsored Guests?

• bMail accounts
• Active Directory privileges
• Library services and databases
• Cal 1 Cards
• Listing in the public campus directory
• VPN access
• Zoom
• eduroam

How do I allow Sponsored Guest access to my application?

If you are a service provider and would like to allow Sponsored Guests to log in to your service, please submit an SSO Service Request.

For technical details on Guest accounts, see the Guests OU section of the LDAP Structure guide.

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Have questions? Email calnet-admin@berkeley.edu for assistance.