Question
What is PeopleSoft and what general information is available about the system(s)?
Answer
BGSU utilizes Oracle's PeopleSoft suite of applications as the University's ERP (enterprise resource planning) system. The ERP system provides for the integration of data and processing into a unified system that provides for maximum information integration and accessibility throughout the University.
PeopleSoft is comprised of three major components:
Campus Solutions (CSS)
Financial Management System (FMS)
Human Capital Management (HCM)
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What is PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (CSS)?
What is PeopleSoft Financial Management System (FMS)?
What is PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM)?
What Applications Can I Request Security Access to Via PeopleSoft?
PeopleSoft Supported Browsers
CSS is part of the PeopleSoft ERP Suite and is the acronym for Campus Solutions, BGSU’s enterprise application for storing and maintaining student data. This application contains multiple modules, with Admissions, Campus Community, Student Records, Financial Aid and Student Financials, being the largest modules used at BGSU.
FMS is the acronym for Financial Management System, BGSU’s enterprise application for storing and maintaining financial data. This application contains multiple modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Asset Management, Purchasing, Grants, Project Costing, and Cash Management.
The PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) application is BGSU's enterprise application for storing and maintaining employee data.
Users can request access to the following applications/environments via PeopleSoft:
- PeopleSoft CSS
- PeopleSoft FMS
- PeopleSoft HCM
- Agilon ONE
- Raiser's Edge NXT
If you are experiencing issues using PeopleSoft, please confirm you are using a PeopleSoft-supported browser.
Desktop Browsers
| Apple Safari |
Minimum of Safari 12 |
| Google Chrome |
Minimum of Chrome 69 |
| Microsoft Edge |
Minimum of Edge 42+ |
| Mozilla Firefox |
Firefox 62 Rapid Release or Firefox 60 Extended Support Release |
Mobile Browsers
| Apple Safari Mobile |
iOS 11 and 12 are certified |
| Google Chrome Mobile |
Google Android 7,8 and 9 are certified |
If you are still experiencing issues using PeopleSoft after reviewing the above information, we recommend clearing your browser cache/history.
For additional assistance, please contact Information Technology Services at 419-372-0999 or through chat.