FST Resources & Events
Welcome to the FST Resources Page! The following support is available to assist you as you learn to work in Oracle and the new Concur platform.
Access and Training
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For access to Oracle, visit oracle.uchicago.edu, where you can log into the system with your CNET ID and UChicago password.
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Any Oracle training assigned to you can be found in Workday Learning. For more information, visit the FST Training page.
FST Focus Sessions
The FST team hosts weekly sessions for Oracle Cloud ERP users to learn more about working in the new system and related topics. The sessions also give those attending an opportunity to ask content-specific questions.
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When: Tuesdays in September at 8:30 a.m.
Virtual Office Hours to get hands-on support
The FST Training team invites anyone with questions about procurement, grants, core finance, the chart of accounts, and role assignment to join the virtual office hours for hands-on support. You are encouraged to use the on-demand resources first, leverage the support center, and if additional support is needed, attend the office hours.
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Zoom, Fridays in September from 10 a.m.-noon.
Where Else to Get Help:
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Call 773.702.5800 to speak to a live agent from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Create a ticket via the Services Portal at services.uchicago.edu. (Click on the link for the Services Portal.)
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The ServiceNow Knowledge Base includes answers to frequently asked questions, quick reference guides, and other helpful resources.
Chart of Accounts Mapping Tool (for Visualization Only)
The COA Mapping Tool is available to help Oracle users visualize a potential translation from 10-digit Financial Accounting System code to a multi-segment COA and POETAF string. Please note that the outputs of the tool should not be used as the source of truth to transact in Oracle. Review the individual segments within Oracle to ensure your COA segments are accurate.
Newly Available Resources
Procurement
- Oracle Transition Status
- This document provides guidance on what various status updates mean in Oracle, including approvals, payment and workflow status, and more.
Reporting
- Basic Orbit Navigation: A recorded demonstration from the September 10 FST Focus session walking through basic navigation of the Procurement and Payables Dashboard in Orbit Reporting
- Business Objects Recorded Demonstration: This demonstration explains how to request and receive access to Business Objects. In addition, the demo reviews how to use Business Objects to find reports of historical GEMS data.