There are three different levels of a TDS implementation: Simplified, Standard, and Custom. The most common level is 'Standard'. Below is an example timeline of a standard ISSS implementation project. For more information about the Simplified or Custom levels of Implementation Assistance, please consult with your Terra Dotta Business Development Representative.
Phase 1: Plan (2 weeks)
- 2-4 planning/training meetings with TD Implementation Manager
- Configure SEVIS Beta Site, Purchase/Convert Batch Certificate, Sign SEVP Customer Agreement
Phase 2: Integrate (6 weeks)
- Configure custom URL, campus authentication, and data transfer from the SIS
- 2 intensive weeks; requiring daily IT time commitment
- Working with campus IT and Terra Dotta, the functional office will review and validate SIS data
- 2 planning/preparation meetings will be held previous to the start of implementation Week 1 (see the Overview section at the top of this page)
Phase 3: Build (4 weeks)
- TD Implementation Manager builds essential SEVIS programs and up to 2 non-SEVIS programs.
- Daily meetings with the functional office to review site build and validate the work completed by the Implementation Manager during the 2-week intensive build; requires a daily functional office time commitment
- Functional office training during the non-intensive weeks (three 90-minute SEVIS Admin Trainings)
Phase 4: Launch (4 weeks)
- Connect to SEVIS using batch and RTI-Connect functionality (discontinue use of the previous batching solution or working directly in SEVIS RTI)
- Users begin submitting records directly in TDS
- Up to 6 post-launch meetings with TD Implementation Manager
- End of Implementation Assistance
Phase 5: Maintain (ongoing)
- Use and administer your TD site
- Utilize TD support for help
- Build additional programs or configure additional features as desired
- Stay engaged with TD! We are committed to providing you with cutting edge solutions. In order to do that, we are constantly developing new and exciting features. Each quarter we will release new and improved functionality. With each release, we will publish release notes and host a webinar, we recommend that you stay up to date on each release to take full advantage of all aspects of Terra Dotta.