Getting started in PowerCAMPUS can be a simple process yet complex at the same time. There is no standing still in regards to academic and organizational development. This session will discuss some of the basic PowerCAMPUS tools and processes commonly used by a Registrars Office as well as some creative solutions created to meet unique institutional needs. Building and maintaining a comprehensive plan for identification and storage of academic data is vital for all aspects of institutional activities. The question is, if you could start all over again, what would you do different.