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Access to Systems

Please Note

All members of the Northwestern Community who require access must have a NetID and EmplID. To learn more about who in the community is NetID eligible, please see the NetID and Network Privileges policy. 

Financial Systems users can remain current on all applicable policies and procedures by reviewing the Standards for Business Conduct, Staff Handbook, Information Technology, and Financial Management policies on a regular basis. 

Financial Operations IT provisions access to administrative systems including: 

  • NUFinancials – Northwestern's Financial Management Information System
  • Cognos Business Intelligence – Northwestern's report and data warehousing apparatus
  • Facilities Connect – Northwestern's Facilities Management Information System 
  • CERES – Northwestern's enterprise system for Proposal Administration 
  • NUPlans – Northwestern’s budget preparation and forecasting systems 

Learn more

  • Provide New User Access
    Learn about the process for establishing new user access to administrative systems.
  • Modify Existing Access
    Revise system access for a user due to change of role or department.
  • Remove Access
    When users become inactive or leave their departments, access should be removed.