SUMMIT is a web-based tool that delivers PeopleSoft data both quickly and easily through customized graphs and tables. SUMMIT is the enterprise reporting tool currently used to support Finance and Human Resources. It will eventually include Student (SiS) and Advancement data. As a SUMMIT user, you have access to your day-to-day processes.
For additional information, see the SUMMIT overview page.
Training Information
Whether you are an experienced user or entirely new to SUMMIT, you are invited to SUMMIT Training Sessions for Finance users. This hands-on training will focus on access to the Finance System dashboards that support department administrators, managers, and PIs. Training is conducted by the Controller’s Office. Email: SUMMITFeedback@uml.edu for additional information, comments or questions.
You can register for 2025 SUMMIT Training via email: Andrew_Dewing@uml.edu. All trainings are virtual.
2025-2026 SUMMIT Training
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 12, 2025 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Virtual |
| Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Virtual |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 3-4 p.m. | Virtual |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Virtual |
| Monday, January 12, 2026 | 3-4 p.m. | Virtual |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Virtual |
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 3-4 p.m. | Virtual |
| Friday, April 10, 2026 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Virtual |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 3-4 p.m. | Virtual |
| Monday, June 15, 2026 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Virtual |
| Thursday July 16, 2026 | 3-4 p.m. | Virtual |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Virtual |
General Aids
| Function | Test Resources |
|---|---|
| Department Management Dashboard | SUMMIT Overview (pdf) |
| SUMMIT Quick Reference Guide | Quick Reference Guide Job Aid (pdf) |
| Setting a Default Dashboard | Setting a Default Dashboard Job Aid (pdf) |
| Facilities Dashboard | Facilities Dashboard Job Aid (pdf) |
| Exporting to Excel | Exporting to Excel Job Aid (pdf) |
| Viewing Sponsored Projects | Viewing Sponsored Projects in Summit Job Aid (pdf) |
UMass Amherst Administration and Finance Information Technology (AFIT) | Summit Finance Screencast
While this screencast was prepared by the Amherst campus, SUMMIT is a tool used by all campuses. UMass Lowell users should still find this brief screencast helpful. Email: SUMMITFeedback@uml.edu with any questions.