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March 2026: Reminders and Events

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Announcements, Reminders and Tips

Ligon Street Bridge Update: Opening Coming Soon

Good news! In late March, the new Ligon Street bridge will officially open, offering the quickest and safest route to the Material Support Warehouse.

Take Advantage of the Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver

With summer sessions approaching and fall 2026 registration on the horizon, now is a good time to plan for the faculty and staff Tuition Waiver Program. Eligible employees may waive tuition for up to three courses per academic year at UNC System institutions. For details on eligibility and instructions for using the waiver, feel free to access the Tuition Waiver Guide and the Tuition Waiver training.

FY26 Year-End Close-Out Schedule to Be Released by 3/31

To ensure a smooth transition at the end of the fiscal cycle, the University Controller’s Office will release the FY2026 Year-End Close-Out Schedule by March 31. Stay tuned!

Asset Management Inventory: Spot Checks Coming Soon

The Asset Management Inventory final due date was February 20. Spot checks will begin in mid-March. 

Payment Card Industry (PCI) Attestations

Review of PCI attestations is ongoing. You can find additional information on the University Controller’s Office Merchant Services and PCI Compliance webpage. For questions, please contact Merchant Services.

New MarketPlace Supplier: AVI-SPL

AVI‑SPL is a leading provider of AV design, integration and support services. They specialize in creating reliable, user‑friendly solutions for classrooms, conference rooms, event spaces and hybrid work environments. They are contract suppliers, so no additional bidding is required. Ask the supplier to reference contract # DMP1070510 on all quotes. Supplier contact information is available on the MarketPlace page.

Events and Deadlines

DateEvent
3/12/2026Business Connections Meeting
3/12/2026Public Surplus Sale
3/17/2026Biweekly 20262R20 Payroll – Supervisor Lockout
3/19/2026Biweekly 20262R20 Payroll – Timekeeper Lockout
3/20/2026PCard Statement Due
3/23/2026Last Day for State Agency Transfer Processing for March Activity
3/24/2026Last Day to Reconcile PCard Statements
3/24/2026Monthly 20261R09 Payroll – Campus Lockout Remains Pending Distribution
3/26/2026Public Surplus Sale
3/27/2026Final SUB and IDB Journals Processed and Completed
3/30/2026Deposit Cutoff to the University Controller’s Office by 9 a.m.
3/30/2026Cutoff for IDS/IDT Entries Requiring Central Office Approval by 5 p.m.
3/30/2026Last AP check writing for the March activity
3/31/2026Biweekly 20262R21 Payroll – Supervisor Lockout
3/31/2026Deposit Cutoff to the University Cashier’s Office by 11 a.m.
3/31/2026Journal Entries Must Be Fully Approved and Ready to Post by 5 p.m.