Running a Report in Argos

Logging in: 

  1. Access the Argos log-in page by going to: https://reporting.cortland.edu/ 

  • You will see the following log-in screen: 

 

  1. Your username and password will be your SUNY Cortland log-in. You may choose to select
    “Remember this user” before signing in if you are using a computer for which you are the primary
    user. Enter your information and click “Sign In” in the bottom-right corner.

     


Note: Do NOT include “@cortland.edu” in your Username




 

 

  1. The next screen describes Argos and gives you two options: Argos Web Viewer and Argos 

 

  • Argos Web Viewer: Compatible with both Macs and Windows computers, this version of Argos runs in your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) 

  • Argos: Only available for Windows computers, this option will download the Argos client (mini-program) and will provide the user with the same options as the Argos Web Viewer. 


Note: The instructions going forward in this document are written for the
Argos Web Viewer. 


 

  1. Click the “Argos Web Viewer” button. This will cause a new window to open: 

 

 

  1. On the left-hand side, you’ll see a listing of folders containing the Banner reports. Banner reports are typically housed in the Department Functions folder.

​​​​​​​ Argos folder view

  1. The reports, or dashboards in Argos provide a visual interface to run the reports. 

  2. An example is ST_Class_List

  3. Double click ST_Class List - The Dashboard will now load

St Class List

  1. The report dashboard will now open. You’ll see a list of terms (E.G. – Spring Term Spring 2025)

    1. You may select additional parameters, to filter the report, make sure to uncheck the select all checkbox

    2. When you select or type your parameters, hit the search button Search Button

  • From this view, you can click on column names to sort the list by that category. Clicking it again will sort it the other way. For example, A -> Z or Z -> A 

  • You can also filter the list, note: Filter the list here will not filter the results if you use the CSV reports

 

ST Class List View

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  1. If you would like to export the list, there are two methods: 

  • To export to Excel

  1. Click on the gear icon in the bottom-right corner of the student list. 

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  1. A small pop-up will appear with three options. Click “Export All to CSV” 

  1. Your computer will then prompt you to either open or save this file. Select “Open with” and click on “Browse…” 

  1. A “Choose Helper Application” window will now appear. Select Microsoft Excel and then click “OK”. Your document should now appear in Excel! 

  • To export as a CSV: 

  1. Click on the “Reports” drop-down (shown below) to select the specific report you’d like to view.  

  1. Then, select the options below it – like Term and Major – and click the “Run” button next to “Reports” 

ST CLass List report

 

If you need assistance:

For assistance logging in or issues with the dashboard, please use the Argos link on the right hand side under the Related Services/Offerings section.