Last updated: August 11, 2022
You need permission to access reports and visualizations in the BI Portal/UW Profiles or query the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW). In most cases, permissions to these resources are managed with two UW standards—roles and ASTRA. For more information about these standards, refer to Data Security.
To request access for the first time, update your existing access, or gain access to a report with unique permissions, refer to the instructions below.
Staff and Faculty Access Request
If… |
Then… |
You are requesting access for the first time or need help choosing the right role for you… |
Request access with this form:
Reports, Analytics, and Data Access Request – Guided |
You know the role you need, want your access to look like another employee, or want access to a role you previously held… |
Request access with this form:
Reports, Analytics, and Data Access Request – Basic |
You have already requested access, but still can’t access the report you need in BI Portal… |
Display the report in the BI Portal and refer to the Interpretations tab to determine if there is a special permissions process:
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We want to make this process as simple and stress-free as possible. If you have any questions, please write us at help@uw.edu and put “EDW Access” in the subject line.