Heads Up: RealSource System Downtime for Fiscal Year-End Closure
As part of our fiscal year-end wrap-up for FY25, please note that the RealSource system will be temporarily unavailable starting Friday, June 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM. We expect the system to be back up and running by Tuesday, July 1, 2025, or once Banner services are restored—whichever comes first. We appreciate your patience during […]
🚨 Don’t Let Your Order Get Stuck: Understand the Difference Between Replacement and After-the-Fact POs
VCU Procurement continues to see confusion around Replacement Purchase Orders and After-the-Fact POs—especially when it comes to why a vendor hasn’t received an order. Let’s clear that up! 🔍 Why Your Vendor May Not Have Received the Order We’ve noticed a recurring issue: a Replacement or After-the-Fact PO is created after goods or services are […]
Booking Smarter: How Collegiate Travel Planners Supports VCU Travel
We understand that when you’re booking travel for university business, it can be tempting to go with the lowest fare you find online. But there are a few important reasons why VCU requires all university-related travel to be booked through our contracted Travel Management Company, Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP). Here’s a quick breakdown to help […]
We’re Here for You: Let’s Tackle Year-End Together
As the fiscal year wraps up, we know your to-do list is growing—and we want you to know: you’re not alone. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, whether you’re navigating deadlines, submitting final purchases, or just trying to make sense of it all. We’ve noticed an increase in questions lately […]