Effort Certification

Throughout 2024, 2025 and 2026, UAOnline is being updated with a new look and feel. A new interface for Effort Certification will be implemented August 31, 2026.

New Process for Effort Certification

New Effort Certification in UAOnline Starting August 31, 2026

The new effort reporting process will take effect for the summer semester reporting period. A notification will be sent to all employees who have been paid on restricted funds, including hourly employees, on August 31, 2026, with a link directly to the effort certification in UAOnline. Reports need to be reviewed and approved by September 14, 2026.

Training Opportunities

Here is a quick video on how to view and approve effort certification: VIDEO
Several one-hour work sessions are scheduled starting August 31st, where you can see a brief demo and then certify your labor, with experts on hand to answer questions. Sign up for a work session below:

What Is Changing?

All employees (hourly and salaried) who are paid on restricted funds will use the same effort certification process
Effort certification reports will be delivered through UAOnline
Employees will be able to review, make changes, and certify more easily using mobile devices.
PIs will be able to view effort certifications through UAOnline
Grant unit contacts will receive notification if an effort reporting changes that requires a labor redistribution
Fiscal managers will have access to a live report for querying statuses and printing out certifications

What Remains the Same?

Effort certifications will continue to be on a semester basis
Departments are responsible for making sure reports are certified by the deadline

Effort Certification Overview

This video demonstrates the new Effort Certification process that will be available August 31, 2026

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