Stratus Financials

Stratus Financials, the system the university utilizes for accounting, budgeting, reporting, accounts payable and procurement, provides online, up-to-the-minute access to your data and can be accessed from anywhere internet access is available.

Stratus Financials is TU’s modern business platform and budget planning system.

Access Stratus through MyTU

Month-End Close Projected Submission Dates

This chart shows the projected date that the Stratus Financials team will require all submissions from the campus be received in order for entries to post to Stratus in the current month. Projected dates for each month are added to this site as they become available and may be subject to change based on system processes and technical issues. Please use these dates to assist with your budget planning.

  • Thursday 08/06/2026 - July
  • Tuesday 09/08/2026 - August
  • Wednesday 10/07/2026 - September
  • Friday 11/06/2026 - October
  • Monday 12/07/2026 - November
  • Wednesday 01/06/2027 - December

Request assistance or suBMit requests

Use the TechHelp System

The TechHelp system is now available for Stratus Financials assistance, using the following categories:

  • Submit a Request or Question (general Stratus questions)
  • Submit a Stratus Access Request
  • Request a Report
  • Request an Enhancement
  • Report a Stratus Problem

These requests will automatically route to the Stratus Financials Team and requesters will have access to view the ticket, monitor its progress and have a record of the resolution.

Contact the Stratus Financials Team Directly

You can continue to contact the Stratus Financials Team at  or 410-704-2188 for any questions, issues, or requests. A TechHelp ticket is now an option for those who would like to use it, but is not required.

Additional Stratus access

Does your role require additional access in Stratus?

Some campus users will need elevated roles in Stratus to perform tasks such as:

  • Reporting
  • Journal Entries
  • Requisition/PO Management for other staff
  • Invoice Management for other staff
  • Departmental Invoicing

To acquire this access, users must complete the Stratus Financials Security Form (DocuSign). If you have any questions about filling out this form, contact the for assistance.

For workflow questions or any needed changes regarding Financial Stewards or Cost Center Managers, please email the .

Stratus training & resources

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