12 STEPS
1. The first step is to open a web browser and visit USIMS website. Start here.
2. If you registered with the (SSO) Single Sign-On option, please click the button to use your Microsoft or Google Account
3. If you previously registered a USIMS account because you did not have a Microsoft or Google Account to use, please enter your email address and USIMS password, then click Sign in
4. You are now on the Educator Licensing Portal in USIMS. Please allow a few moments for the system to determine what task items need to be completed.
5. You are now at the Home Dashboard for Educator Licensing in USIMS.
6. Note: you can always revisit the Personal Information task item and update information at any time.
7. Click Personal Information to update your Contact information such as email, address, or phone number.
When you hover over this task, it turns blue, indicating you can click to enter, and edit the task.
8. You will not be able to edit any vital information in USIMS such as Legal Name and Gender
Email USIMSHelp@schools.utah.gov if you need to change your legal name or gender. Include your CACTUS ID# if possible.
9. You can edit your Contact Information such as your Address, Phone Number, and Email Address, Race/Ethnicity, & Enrollment status.
Note: If you are trying to provide a foreign mailing address or phone number, please email USIMSHelp@schools.utah.gov.
10. Now that you have updated the details for this task, click Save.
11. Once you have clicked Saved, scroll up to the top and click Home.
12. That's it. You're done. The task is still on the lower half of the Educator License Portal Dashboard, and will display a new completion date. No further action is needed for this particular task.
