Manage Code for Software Projects
The UCR is for code management, review, and collaboration for Ohio State staff software projects. Spreadsheets, presentations, documents and PDFs are best stored using Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the University Code Repository?
The UCR is a system aimed to provide a central location for developers and other code-oriented Ohio State employees and affiliates to collaboratively work on projects.
Who is eligible to use the UCR?
Ohio State faculty, staff, and certain sponsored guests are eligible to sign up to access the UCR.
How do I request an account?
Ohio State faculty, staff, and sponsored guests of The Ohio State University can sign up for a UCR account. A UCR account should be created and activated within 3-5 business days from your request date. If you have questions regarding the sign up process, please call the Service Desk 614-688-4357.
IT Service Support
- Phone: 614-688-4357
- Email: ServiceDesk@osu.edu
- System Status - Information on service interruptions and planned maintenance
- IT self service and chat support - Find solutions and report issues
Accessibility Support
One Repository for One University
Control
Stay in sync with your development and on track with your execution by organizing and controlling your code base.
Analytics
Learn from your data and make informed decisions. Create more amazing things founded on existing knowledge.
Communicate
Collaborate among your team, your department, or in conjunction with other colleges and specialty groups at the university.
Leverage
Tools, people and resources across the university to take your code and projects to new heights.
Protect
Your code, your ideas, your future. Work with Ohio State's Technology Commercialization Office (TCO) to help protect your code.
Innovate
When your code is in UCR you know that you are employing industry best practices by using version control and code reviews, allowing you to focus on building bigger, better and more exciting ideas.