Enabling PeopleSoft De-Customization via Cloud Migration to Improve Student Outcomes

Abstract

Higher education institutions rely on PeopleSoft as a critical enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to manage student records, financial aid, human resources, and other administrative functions. However, excessive customizations have led to increased complexity, higher maintenance costs, and hindered upgrades, ultimately affecting student outcomes. This paper explores how migrating PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) enables universities to streamline operations by reducing unnecessary customizations. By leveraging OCI’s advanced automation, scalability, and security, institutions can adopt a clean configuration approach that enhances system reliability, improves service delivery, and supports data - driven decision - making to drive better student experiences.