Banner Basics
Start here: what Ellucian Banner is, how Banner 9 works, and the core concepts every Banner user should know.
What Is Ellucian Banner? A Plain-English Guide for Institutions
Ellucian Banner is a higher-education ERP that runs student, finance, HR, financial aid and advancement processes. Here is what it does and how it is structured.
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Banner 8 vs Banner 9: What Actually Changed?
Banner 9 replaced Oracle Forms with web-based Admin Pages and rebuilt Self-Service. A clear comparison of Banner 8 and Banner 9 for IT and functional teams.
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What Is Banner Application Navigator?
Application Navigator is the Banner 9 shell that opens Admin Pages, handles search and keeps your session across Banner applications. How it works and common issues.
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What Is a PIDM in Banner?
The PIDM is Banner's internal person identifier. Learn how it differs from a Banner ID, where it is stored, and why it matters for reporting and integrations.
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How Do Banner Page Names Work? Decoding SPAIDEN, GJAPCTL and FGAJVCD
Banner page and table names follow a seven-character convention. Learn what each letter means so you can read any Banner object name at a glance.
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What Is Banner Self-Service?
Banner Self-Service lets students, faculty and employees work with Banner directly from a browser. What it includes, how it is deployed and common support issues.
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What Are Banner Validation Tables?
Validation tables define the allowed codes used across Banner: terms, majors, hold types, detail codes and more. How they work and how to govern them.
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