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What Are Freeze Dates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Freeze dates are planned milestones that temporarily pause specific Human Resources, Finance, and Payroll activities as MTSU prepares for the launch of True Blue Fusion on January 4, 2027. These pauses create a stable point in time for data to be moved from legacy systems into Oracle, allowing the project team to complete final conversion, validation, testing, and readiness activities before go-live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Do Freeze Dates Matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Freeze dates help ensure that the information moving into Oracle is accurate, complete, and reliable. Without a freeze period, data could continue changing while it is being converted and tested, increasing the risk of errors and inconsistencies. By temporarily pausing selected transactions and updates, MTSU can protect data integrity, reduce implementation risk, complete final system testing, and prepare for a successful transition to Oracle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Will Freeze Dates Impact Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Activities that currently occur in Banner, PageUp, or other legacy systems will have deadlines or temporary restrictions before go-live. Depending on your role, this may affect actions such as submitting HR changes, updating employee information, creating job postings, processing financial transactions, approving invoices, or making payroll-related updates. The freeze schedule is designed to allow university operations to continue while ensuring that the data and processes supporting those operations are ready for launch in Oracle. Employees and departments should review upcoming freeze dates carefully and complete affected activities before the applicable deadlines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Takeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Freeze dates are a normal and necessary part of every major ERP implementation. While certain activities may be temporarily paused, these planned milestones help ensure that True Blue Fusion launches with accurate data, stable processes, and the best possible experience for the MTSU community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TENTATIVE DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unless otherwise noted, all dates are considered Close of Business (COB)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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HUMAN RESOURCES<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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JULY 24, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizational Structure Freeze<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Department Names<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Department Numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Organizational Restructuring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Reporting Structure Changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    SEPTEMBER 16, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Position Reclassification Requests Due<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    OCTOBER 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Reclassification Decisions Communicated<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    NOVEMBER 2, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Employee Personal Data Freeze<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Address Changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Phone Updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Email Changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Other ESS Personal Data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      NOVEMBER 7, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Recruiting Freeze Begins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Final Day for New PageUp Job Posting Requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        NOVEMBER 23, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        EPAF Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Final Day to Submit HR Data Changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          DECEMBER 7, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Employment Action Deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Applicant Deadline for Existing PageUp Postings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Employee Hire Completion Deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Labor Distribution Costing Updates Due<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            FINANCE<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            NOVEMBER 2, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Chart of Accounts (Index) Freeze<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Last Day to Request New Indexes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              NOVEMBER 16, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Finance Freeze Group 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Supplier Entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Requisitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Travel Authorizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Sponsored Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Faculty Funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Capital Projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Customer Creation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                DECEMBER 11, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Finance Freeze Group 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Travel Reimbursements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • AP Invoice Submission<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • AR Invoice Submission<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Purchasing Card Transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Chrome River Expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Dynamic Forms Expense Requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Cash Advance Returns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  DECEMBER 18, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Final Invoice Approval Deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • All Banner Invoice Approvals Complete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    DECEMBER 23, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Final Expense Reimbursement Run<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    TBD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Final AP Payment Integration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Last Payment File from Legacy System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                      PAYROLL<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                      DECEMBER 7, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Payroll Conversion Readiness Deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Final Labor Distribution Updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        WHY FREEZE DATES MATTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        Convert data accurately<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                        Complete system testing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                        Configure security and approvals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                        Prepare users and departments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                        Ensure a successful Oracle launch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                        By temporarily pausing selected transactions, MTSU can help ensure that information is accurately transferred into Oracle and that university operations continue smoothly when True Blue Fusion goes live on January 4, 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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