What Is Ursa?
Ursa is the University of Northern Colorado’s online single point of access to secure information and tools for students, faculty and staff.
Students use Ursa to register for and withdraw from classes, view their grades and transcripts, access and pay their student bills, view information and messages about their financial aid, fill out and submit forms and more.
Faculty members use Ursa to post textbook information, produce class rosters, assign and submit grades and perform degree evaluations, among other things.
Staff use Ursa in conducting the administrative and financial business of the university as well as to access information about their paychecks.
Banner 8
UNC will adopt the newest version of Banner, version 8, in October 2009. Information Technology used input from functional units such as the Registrar, Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Accounts Receivable and Financial Aid to determine the most appropriate time to go live with the new version. Prior to the October implementation date, a Banner 8 test environment will be developed and members of the functional units will be invited to test compatibility strengths and weaknesses of Banner 8. Efforts will be made to determine the impact of the upgrade across all Banner subsystems such as Residence Life, Dining, etc.
Potential enhancements for Banner 8 will be listed on this website in the future, as will more information about the conversion process. If you have any questions regarding the new version or would like to be a pilot member of the Test System so you can get hands-on experience with it and help IT identify the university’s needs regarding Banner 8, contact Banner8.feedback@unco.edu.