Application Support

Application Description

Banner

Banner is a web-based, administrative software application used by institutions of higher education. It provides data that allows student, faculty and staff to efficiently perform various integrated functions. Some of the services it supports include admissions and recruitment, financial aid, class registration, residence life, meal plans, academic records, student accounts, and cashiering.

Users: Faculty & Staff

For additional information, contact Service Desk

Bison Connect: AlertHU and HU Guardian

 Bison Connect consists of two applications: AlertHU and HU Guardian. AlertHU is a notification program which allows the University to send time-sensitive notifications via e-mail and text messaging. HU Guardian is a personal safety program that allows members of the Howard University Community to connect with and be monitored for safety by University police (HUPD).
 

Users: Students, Faculty & Staff

For additional information and to register, click here

BisonWeb

 BisonWeb provides access to course registration, student accounts, financial aid, grades and transcript information.
 

Users: Students & Faculty

For additional information, visit the Bison Web Resource Page

Log in to Bison Web
  • How do I determine my BisonWeb log in credentials?
  • Username: 9 digit Howard University ID including ‘@‘, (Example: @12345678)
    Password: 6 digit PIN which is usually your birth date without dashes, unless you changed it already

Blackboard

Blackboard Icon 		Blackboard helps engage students and faculty in a digital classroom experience. It encourages correspondence between students and other students, as well as with faculty.
 

Users: Students & Faculty

Log in to Blackboard

Blackboard Resources for Faculty

Blackboard Resources for Students

  • How do I determine my Blackboard log in credentials?
  • Username: 8-digit Banner/BisonWeb ID without ‘@‘ sign
    Password: Bison Web pin or 6-digit DOB in mmddyy format

Kronos

 Kronos is an automated Time Tracking and Attendance Application linked for time sharing to the PeopleSoft and Lawson ERP applications.
 

Users: Faculty, Staff, & Union Employees

Log in to Kronos

PeopleSoft

 PeopleSoft is used to support the Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, Finance and Procurement processes within the University.
 

Users: Students, Faculty & Staff

Log in to PeopleSoft