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Introduction
The University "U" number is a 8 digit numerical identifier that is used in place of Social Security number at Pace University. Students can retrieve their University ID Number (U#) from Pace Portal.
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Instructions
Accessing University "U" number
- Go to https://portal.pace.edu
- Type your Pace username (e.g. jd12345n) and Pace password
![](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=5bfe3f04-bebc-4ab1-95f8-5e55772e3f7e.png)
- Click LOGIN
![](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=30e05dcd-0d40-4970-81d5-951e3a38660e.png)
- Retrieve your Duo passcode when prompted
![Duo Passcode](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=df2ad464-7584-48e8-85c0-2ee3791ed65c.PNG&beidInt=61)
- From your mobile device, open the Duo Mobile app
![Duo App](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=cef294b4-a42b-4a9d-84df-1725ea77c23c.png)
- Tap Pace University if the 6-digit passcode is not shown
![Tap Pace University](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=fa7642bb-48d9-4597-b4f7-a3910eda9ba9.jpg&beidInt=61)
- Copy the latest passcode generated from the Duo Mobile app
- Note: The generated passcode can only be used once. To generate a new one, wait 30 seconds for Duo to refresh a new passcode.
- Returning to Pace Portal page, enter in the 6-digit passcode generated from the Duo Mobile app or hardware token
- Note: Duo Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Passcode Requirement: Faculty, staff, students and contractors with temp accounts are required to provide an additional passcode to complete their 2-factor authentication to gain entry into Pace Portal. To enroll a device for the first time, please visit Duo First Device Enrollment page. Please see additional instructions for using Duo prompt.
- Click Verify button
![verify](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=23f6e626-ae7b-4f7e-950e-26bdb1b05ac0.png&beidInt=61)
- If prompted, click the Yes, trust browser button to skip the passcode entry step for a predetermined number of future logins when accessing the system using the same device and browser.
- Note: We recommend you click No, do not trust browser when using a shared or public device.
- You will then be directed to the Pace Portal Home page, University ID (U Number) is located above your email address
![pfp pace home](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=29bae474-b39e-4808-bf1e-31ebd10352ea.png&beidInt=61)
Alternative instructions in accessing the University "U" number can be found below:
Students Alternative Instructions
- Click Student Home
![Student home](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=e547fa81-107d-44f9-a8db-97847dbf026e.PNG&beidInt=61)
- Click Student Profile
![Srudent Dashboard](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=fc3ee19a-7958-4d89-9c6a-1839e8054d6f.png&beidInt=61)
- University ID (U Number) is located on the top left side of the screen next to your name
![U Number](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=f8283592-afe7-4642-83bc-67a1b967ef96.png)
Faculty and Staff:
Faculty and Staff Alternative Instructions
- Click Staff Home
![Staff](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=22ed8959-e31a-4232-bf32-fad3bb71da2d.PNG&beidInt=61)
- Click on Employee Dashboard
![Employee Dashboard](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=5178578b-a85e-4dcf-b6ce-a42b221cfef3.PNG&beidInt=61)
- Click My Profile
![My Profile](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=846c26cc-eca1-4b1e-a487-192965311103.png)
- University ID (U Number) is located on the left side of the screen under your name
![pfp uni id](https://helpdesk.pace.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=9c3fc3ff-bb53-4797-b011-a4b617e8c321.png&beidInt=61)