New Student Account System Going Live March 23, 2015

February 26, 2015

Harvard University is implementing a new student information system for student financial, academic, and biographical information. This new system is comprised of many components that will benefit many populations within the University. Because of its widespread benefits, Harvard is calling the new student information system “my.harvard."

The implementation of a new student account system is an important component of the my.harvard project. This is where administrators will access an array of services including reviewing student accounts, processing refunds, and uploading finance and data files. The new student account system will go live on March 23, 2015.

 Below are important dates and information about the transition. 

 Rollout Dates

        • Tuesday, March 17 at 4:30 pm: Deadline for students and authorized payers to access the electronic bill and e-payment site. At this time, e-payment processing will be paused.  
        • Wednesday, March 18 at noon: Deadline to send files to SIS+. At this time, all student financials transactions will be paused. SIS+ will become view-only.
        • Monday, March 23: New system becomes available for all processes (transferring files, anticipated aid, disbursements, refunds, stipends). E-payments will resume.

Training Opportunities

Do you currently use the billing system, view student accounts, process refunds, use Student Reports in CREW or OBI, or upload files to the billing system? If yes, we strongly encourage you to sign up for training.  We are offering courses on:

        • Viewing Student Accounts
        • Using the File Transfer Utility
        • Processing Refunds
        • Refresher for Student Financial Reports, powered by OBI

Learn more about course content and registration information.

Student Reports

Beginning on March 23rd, you will be able to access the new student reports, powered by OBI, at https://sia.harvard.edu/ using your HUID and pin. If you have access to Student OBI Reports today, you will have access to the new student reports powered by OBI. Here are some key things to know about the new student reports:

        •  While these reports are almost identical to the OBI reports you use today, there are slight differences due to varying nomenclature in the new system.
        • Old CREW and OBI reports based on SIS+ data will become obsolete, as no new data will be feeding to them.
        • OPPORTUNITY: We are offering a Student Financial Reports Refresher course where you will be able to see the new student reports powered by OBI. Sign up now for the refresher training.
        • SUPPORT: Moving forward, FSS will no longer support these reports; they will instead be supported by HUIT. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact: SIS_Support@harvard.edu or call 617-495-7777. 

For more information, visit the Student Information System Program website to learn more about anticipated benefits, news, and opportunities to get involved with the new my.harvard