How to Use Banner to Register

Registration Process:
Students register online using Banner Self Service through OneStop (see below for step-by-step directions).  Students have the opportunity to register for courses for the upcoming semester well in advance during pre-registration.  Pre-registration for summer/fall semesters occurs during the spring semester.  Pre-registration for the spring semester occurs during the fall semester.  Students are assigned to registration windows during pre-registration based on their total earned hours.  Students may begin registering for courses during their registration window if they have their 6 digit registration PIN code.  Every pre-registration your PIN code will change, and students must meet with their advisor for a pre-registration advising appointment prior to pre-registration to obtain this code! 

Pre-Registration Advising Appointment DOs and DON’Ts:

• DO call 252-328-4645 or come in person to the Advising Center to schedule an appointment.
• DO talk with Robbin Nelson and other front desk staff when calling.
• DO leave a message if you get the Advising Center’s voicemail.  There are a lot of calls this time of year, so please be patient and know your call will be returned.  Please make sure to clearly leave your phone number with area code!
• DO be aware of your advisor’s schedule.  The Advising Center is open M-F from 8-5pm.
• DO access your advisor’s calendar online if you would like to make an online appointment on your own.
• DON’T email your advisor an appointment request.  You may NOT receive a response.
• DON’T email your advisor a request for your registration PIN code by email.  All students must meet with their advisor in person to obtain this code.  If you lose your code, call or stop by the Advising Center – this is more efficient and quicker than emailing your request.

Once students have met with their advisors for a pre-registration advising appointment and have obtained their registration PIN code, they are ready to begin preparation for registering.  Students should prepare by researching and creating an ideal schedule based on the suggested courses that were discussed in their pre-registration advising appointment.  Courses often close so students must also identify several alternative classes for their ideal schedule.  NOTE that identifying the CRN numbers for courses during preparation will help make registration quicker and more efficient for students.

Step-by-Step Directions for using Banner to Register:

• Log into OneStop with PirateID and passphrase and select the BANNER SELF SERVICE link from TOOLS page.
• Select STUDENT AND FINANCIAL AID menu and select STUDENT RECORDS to view any hold tags you may have that prevent you from registering for classes.
• Select REGISTRATION and ADD OR DROP CLASSES.  Enter your 6-digit registration PIN code from your advisor and select correct term, then select CLASS SEARCH for courses.
• Search for courses.  You can choose to enter a course number, choose instructional method, instructor, time and/or day, course attribute, etc.
• Once you have entered your information, select the CLASS SEARCH link at the bottom.  This returns a list of all courses meeting the criterion you entered.  Check the box next to the desired section (if a “C” appears, this section is closed).
• After checking the appropriate section, scroll to the bottom and select REGISTER or ADD TO WORKSHEET.
• You will be taken back to your schedule to view it with the new class added.  If there were any errors (pre-requisite, co-requisite, other restrictions), the error would display with your schedule and the course will not be added.
• Repeat steps 4-7 to add additional classes.

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