Southwestern University

Business Office

The Business Office is responsible for ensuring that Southwestern University applies sound and responsive business practices both internally and externally, while adhering to all regulations, policies, procedures, and industry standards.

Business Office Deadlines for 2024-2025 Budget Year Transactions

Please see the following table for deadlines.  For more details, view  Fiscal Year Deadlines

PO REQUISITIONS TO BUSINESS OFFICE

(PRIOR TO ORDERING GOODS OR SERVICES)

5/30/2025
CREDIT CARD PURCHASES (GUIDELINE ONLY) 6/23/2025

PETTY CASH VOUCERS

6/28/2025
GOOS & SERVICES RECEIVING DEADLINE 6/30/2025
REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS 7/11/2025
INVOICES & CHECK REQUESTS 7/11/2025

It is our mission to safeguard the university’s assets and provide accurate and timely information to management and external entities to make informed decisions. We are responsible for ensuring that all facets of the business affairs of the university meet federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations.

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Payroll

Student Accounts

Forms

Policies & Procedures

Budget & Finance

Using Tax-Exempt Status

Business Office Staff