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New Users

Welcome

Thank you for submitting your Security Form. We are pleased to inform you that your security request has been processed. You may now proceed to the NU Portal and login with your NetID.

For new users or existing users changing roles and responsibilities, we recommend referring to the Role Descriptions for descriptions of the system role related to your job duties. To view your NUFinancials role summary, please use Cognos report GE007 – User Security Profile. You can obtain this summary from your manager.

After determining the areas related to your job duties, the "Getting Started" page can help direct you to training for your financial role(s).

For technical assistance, please contact the IT Help Desk at consultant@northwestern.edu or 847.491.4357 (1-HELP) option 2.

You can select to receive informational emails focused on the financial management systems: NUFinancials, Facilities Connect, iBuyNU, InfoEd, NUPlans, and Cognos BI financial reporting. To learn about these email options, please visit IT Administrative Systems Email Options for more information.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding your access, feel free to email us or call 847.467.3777.