Overview

openSIS allows schools to configure a global date format based on regional or institutional preferences.
Once set, this date format is applied consistently across the entire system, including reports, profiles, forms, and system-generated dates.

This ensures clarity and avoids confusion for administrators, teachers, students, and parents—especially for institutions operating in different countries.

Who Can Configure This?

• School Administrators

• Users with access to Settings → School Settings

Navigation Path

Settings → School Settings → Date Format

How to Set the Date Format

1. Go to Settings from the main menu.

2. Select School Settings.

3. Click on Date Format.

4. From the dropdown, choose your preferred date format.

5. Click Update to save the changes.

Available Date Format Options

You can choose from the following formats:

What Happens After Updating?

• The selected date format is applied system-wide

• All date fields across:

  • Student profiles

  • Staff profiles

  • Attendance

  • Grades

  • Reports

  • Transcripts

  • Forms and exports
    will follow the chosen format

Existing stored dates are not changed, only how they are displayed.

Best Practice Recommendation

• US-based schools → MM/DD/YYYY

• International schools → DD/MM/YYYY or full month format

• Government or compliance-heavy institutions → Full month formats (e.g., January 13, 2026) for clarity

Need Help?

If you have questions about how date formats appear in specific reports or screens, please contact openSIS Support or raise a support ticket through your portal.