# Ellucian Banner + Agentic LMS Integration > Source: https://ibl.ai/resources/integrations/ellucian-banner-agentic-lms *Transform Banner student data into AI-powered, personalized learning experiences — on your infrastructure, under your control.* Ellucian Banner is the backbone of student records, enrollment, and academic data at hundreds of higher education institutions. When connected to ibl.ai's Agentic LMS, that data becomes the engine for intelligent, personalized learning at scale. The Agentic LMS reads enrollment, course, and academic history directly from Banner to auto-provision learners, align curricula, and activate purpose-built AI agents that guide each student through their unique academic journey. Unlike generic LMS platforms bolted onto SIS data, ibl.ai's Agentic LMS is AI-native by design. Institutions retain full ownership of their agents, data, and infrastructure — with no vendor lock-in and compliance built in from day one. ## Capabilities ### Real-Time Enrollment Sync Students registered in Banner are instantly provisioned in the Agentic LMS. Drops, adds, and section changes propagate automatically — eliminating manual roster management and day-one access delays. ### AI-Personalized Learning Paths MentorAI agents use Banner academic history, program of study, and prior course performance to tailor learning sequences and interventions for every individual student from day one. ### Automated Grade Passback Course completions, assessment scores, and final grades recorded in the Agentic LMS are written back to Banner Student records automatically, keeping the SIS as the system of record. ### AI-Powered Early Intervention Agents continuously monitor engagement and performance signals. When at-risk patterns are detected, they trigger personalized nudges, resource recommendations, or advisor alerts — all informed by Banner data. ### Credential and Badge Sync Digital credentials and micro-credentials awarded in the Agentic LMS via ibl.ai Agentic Credential are recorded back in Banner, creating a unified academic and skills record for each learner. ### Institution-Owned AI Infrastructure All AI agents, learner data, and LMS infrastructure run on your institution's environment. Banner data never leaves your control, ensuring FERPA compliance and zero dependency on ibl.ai's cloud. ## Setup ### Step 1: Enable Banner REST APIs and Event Publisher (~2–4 hours) Activate Ellucian Banner's REST APIs and configure the Banner Event Publisher (BEIS) to emit enrollment and registration events. Ensure API keys and OAuth 2.0 credentials are provisioned for the ibl.ai connector. Requirements: - Banner 9.x or later - Ellucian Ethos Identity or Banner OAuth 2.0 setup - Banner Event Publisher (BEIS) license - Network access between Banner and ibl.ai middleware ### Step 2: Deploy the ibl.ai Banner Integration Middleware (~4–8 hours) Install and configure the ibl.ai Banner Connector on your institution's infrastructure or private cloud. Map Banner PIDM and SPRIDEN fields to ibl.ai learner profile schema. Requirements: - ibl.ai Connector SDK (provided by ibl.ai) - Docker or Kubernetes environment - Read access to Banner Student, Registration, and Catalog APIs ### Step 3: Configure Single Sign-On (SSO) (~2–3 hours) Set up SAML 2.0 or OAuth 2.0 SSO between your institution's identity provider (Banner Identity Services or campus IdP) and the ibl.ai Agentic LMS to enable seamless learner authentication. Requirements: - Campus Identity Provider (Shibboleth, Azure AD, Okta, etc.) - SAML 2.0 or OAuth 2.0 metadata exchange - ibl.ai SSO configuration panel access ### Step 4: Sync Course Catalog and Enrollment Data (~1–3 hours) Run the initial batch sync to import Banner course sections, term definitions, and student enrollment records into the Agentic LMS. Validate learner provisioning and course mapping. Requirements: - Banner Catalog and Registration API access - ibl.ai admin dashboard access - Defined term and section mapping rules ### Step 5: Activate AI Agents and Configure Learning Paths (~4–8 hours) Deploy MentorAI and course-specific AI agents within the Agentic LMS. Configure agent roles, learning path triggers, and intervention rules based on Banner academic program data. Requirements: - ibl.ai Agentic OS access - Course content uploaded or linked - Agent configuration templates from ibl.ai ### Step 6: Enable Grade Passback and Credential Sync (~2–4 hours) Configure the Grade and Credential Passback Engine to write LMS completion records, final grades, and digital credentials back to Banner Student academic history automatically. Requirements: - Banner Student API write permissions - ibl.ai Agentic Credential module enabled - Grade mapping schema defined ## Technical Requirements **Ellucian Banner Prerequisites:** - Ellucian Banner 9.x or higher - Banner REST APIs enabled (Student, Registration, Catalog modules) - Banner Event Publisher (BEIS) configured for enrollment events - Ellucian Ethos Identity or campus OAuth 2.0 provider - API credentials with read access to SPRIDEN, SGBSTDN, SFRSTCR, and SSBSECT tables **ibl.ai Agentic LMS Infrastructure:** - Docker or Kubernetes cluster (on-premises or private cloud) - Minimum 8 vCPU, 32 GB RAM for production deployment - PostgreSQL 14+ for LMS data store - ibl.ai Connector SDK and Agentic OS license - Outbound HTTPS access to Banner REST API endpoints - SMTP or notification service for agent-triggered alerts **Security and Compliance:** - SAML 2.0 or OAuth 2.0 compatible Identity Provider - TLS 1.2+ for all data in transit - FERPA data handling agreement with ibl.ai - Role-based access control (RBAC) configured in both Banner and ibl.ai - Audit logging enabled on Banner API gateway and ibl.ai middleware ## FAQ **Q: Does the ibl.ai Agentic LMS replace Ellucian Banner?** No. Banner remains your system of record for student data, enrollment, and academic history. The Agentic LMS is the AI-native learning layer that reads from and writes back to Banner, extending its value without replacing it. **Q: How does student data sync between Banner and the Agentic LMS?** Enrollment and registration events sync in real time via Banner's Event Publisher (BEIS). Course catalog and academic history data sync on a scheduled batch basis. Grade and credential data is written back to Banner on demand upon completion events. **Q: Is this integration FERPA compliant?** Yes. ibl.ai is FERPA-compliant by design. Because the Agentic LMS runs on your institution's own infrastructure, student data never leaves your environment. ibl.ai signs a FERPA-compliant data processing agreement as part of every deployment. **Q: Which version of Ellucian Banner is required?** Banner 9.x or later is required to use the REST APIs and Banner Event Publisher that power this integration. Institutions on older Banner versions should consult with Ellucian about upgrading before implementing. **Q: Can we use this integration alongside an existing LMS like Canvas or Blackboard?** Yes. The Agentic LMS can run alongside existing LMS platforms. Many institutions deploy it for specific programs, continuing education, or workforce training while maintaining their existing LMS for other use cases — all fed by the same Banner data. **Q: How long does the full integration take to implement?** A standard Banner + Agentic LMS integration typically takes 2–4 weeks from kickoff to go-live, depending on institutional IT readiness, SSO complexity, and the number of courses and agents being configured. **Q: Do we own the AI agents and data, or does ibl.ai?** Your institution owns everything — the AI agents, all learner data, and the infrastructure they run on. ibl.ai provides the platform and tooling, but there is zero vendor lock-in. You can export, modify, or migrate at any time. **Q: What happens to LMS data if a student drops a course in Banner?** When Banner fires a drop event via the Event Publisher, the Agentic LMS automatically updates the learner's enrollment status in real time. Access to the course is revoked according to your institution's configured policies.