OnBase at NIU

  • Digitization & Search: Transition from physical filing cabinets to a secure digital repository. Instantly retrieve documents by keyword, date, or ID rather than searching through boxes.
  • Unity Forms: Replace PDF and paper forms with dynamic web forms.
  • Workflow Automation: Move documents from one department to another. OnBase automatically notifies the next person in the process, tracks approvals, etc.
  • WorkView (Case Management): Custom application development that integrates with our Document Retrieval and Workflow.
  • PeopleSoft Integration: Several interfaces available to access PeopleSoft data
  • Automated Retention: Ensure compliance with records management policies. You have boxes and boxes of paper records.

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Need OnBase Unity Client? Contact your local IT support person for installation.

Access to OnBase

  • For general access, a department manager can submit an access request form at it.niu.edu.
  • For student-record access, employees are expected to complete FERPA training prior to gaining access. Once FERPA training is completed, an access form can be submitted at it.niu.edu.
  • For access to approve invoices or make cost center approval updates in AIR, please have a Cost Center Manager or Business Manager fill out the OnBase Contacts Update Form and submit to AccountsPayableSrvs@niu.edu.

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