| This program allows you to register for classes on line. It does
not serve as an academic advisor. You must meet with your advisor
and plan the classes you need prior to registering. You are responsible
for taking the courses needed for your program and for meeting general
education and core requirements.
Access and Logging In
Access WebAdvisor via the link above. Select "Log In" from the menu
in the heading and type in your NSU student ID number with a prefix of
n in lower case (example: n1234567). Then type in your WebAdvisor PIN number,
sent to you by email. (You should change your PIN# for security
reasons by choosing "Change password" from the Personal Profile menu. Your
PIN# must be 6 numbers long. Avoid repetetive number combinations, such
as 999999.)
If you experience problems accessing the program, please contact Enrollment
Services at 605-626-2012 during regular business hours (Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays).
Do not use the back button in your browser to navigate WebAdvisor. Instead,
select the Menu button at the top or the bottom of the screen.
Searching for Classes
This option allows you to search the schedule of course offerings for
upcoming terms. Please keep your searches narrow if you want to avoid slowing
the system. This option is particularly useful if you are limited to certain
times that you are available for class. Please note that any classes with
a non-numeric section are reserved for Learning Community students. If
you are not a freshman planning to take an entire Learning Community block
of classes, DO NOT SELECT ONE OF THESE COURSES.
Registering for Classes
You can register for Spring 2002 classes using the "Register for classes"
transaction. It is best if you have determined what classes you need first
and use the Express registration option. For this option, you will need
to know either the synonym number or the exact subject, course number and
section number of each course. Make sure to enter the term for each course.
If a class has a required co-requisite, you will need to enter this course
information as well. If you miss listing co-requisites, you will get an
error message after you submit your registration. Select "Register for
classes" and try again.
If you use the search and register option, you will automatically be
registered in any class that has a required co-requisite section. If there
is a choice of sections, you will be able to make a selection.
Note that this registration is real and directly affects your student
record. If you register for a class, you will be charged for it. Note also
the following points:
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Repeating a Class: This system will not allow you to register for
a class you have already taken. If you need to repeat a class to earn a
higher grade, you will need to register for it at Records/Registration,
DH 101.
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Prerequisites: This system will not allow you to register for classes
for which you have not met pre-requisites. If your registration fails for
this reason and you feel it is an error, see Records/Registration, DH 101.
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Special Permission: You will not be able to use WebAdvisor to add
any classes that require permission of the instructor (such course adds
will need to be done via the regular paper processes).
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Holds: If you have holds on your record, the system will stop you
from registering for classes. You will need to clear any hold(s) before
you will be allowed to register or make changes to your registration.
Adding and Dropping Classes
After registering, you can add or drop a class using "Add Classes"
or Drop Classes" transactions until the week prior to the start of classes.
You should discuss the impact of any such changes on your program with
your academic advisor. Some courses are offered infrequently, and not taking
them when they are available may delay your graduation.
Note that these transactions are real and directly affect your student
record. If you add a class, you will be charged for it. Changes in your
registration may affect your financial aid. If you drop a class, it will
be dropped from your record and your seat in it will be released to other
students.
Viewing and Printing the Schedule
To view the schedule after you have completed your registration, select
"My class schedule"; you can print the schedule if your computer is connected
to a printer.
Common Problems and Resolutions
| Problem |
Resolution |
| The requested web page is
inaccessible. |
When using Windows 2000, the encryption
capability is not compatible with WebAdvisor. To resolve this problem,
download
the encryption updates from the Microsoft Web site |
| User name not found in registry.
Please contact your system administrator. |
Remember that your User Id is the
7-digit NSU student ID number prefaced with a lower case 'n' (example:
n1234567) |
| Invalid Password |
Re-enter your 6-digit PIN. |
| User account locked due to
too many invalid login attempts |
After 3 invalid login attempts, your account
will be locked for 10 minutes. Wait at least 10 minutes and try logging
in again. |
| Timeout on every WebAdvisor page |
If you receive this message on any and every WebAdvisor
page you try to access, it is most likely that the time and time zone on
your machine are out of sync with the server. You need to set the time
AND time zone to match the current actual time and time zone. On the PC
click on Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Date/Time and make the appropriate
changes. |
| Timeout on Registration pages |
If you receive this message page when
attempting to register via express registration or search and register,
reduce the number of courses you are registering for each time you submit
your registration request, particularly if it is during peak usage periods. |
| Timeout infrequently or on different WebAdvisor
pages |
If you are getting this message page infrequently
or on different WebAdvisor pages, please re-try your request, particularly
if it is during peak usage periods. |
| Invalid security token. Please
login again. |
Try logging in again. |
Warning: Page has Expired
The Login Screen displays inappropriately |
The BACK key may have been used. Access WebAdvisor again.
Try again using the Menu selection at the top right of the screen when
requesting a new search or selection. |
| Browser version not current.
To check for version of Netscape Navigator or MS Internet Explorer,
choose About... in the browser's Help menu. It is recommended that you
use version 4.78 for Netscape and version 5.5 Service Pack 2 for Internet
Explorer or higher. |
Download and install the current version of the browser.
Netscape Navigator - point your browser to http://home.netscape.com/computing/download/index.html.
Choose either Netscape 6 (6.2.1 is the latest) or Netscape Communicator (4.79 is the latest) and follow
the download instructions.
Microsoft Internet Explorer - point your browser to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/.
Choose Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2 and Internet Tools, and then choose Operating
System (i.e., Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows 2000) and choose Internet
Explorer 5.5 SP2 from the return list;
OR
point your browser to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
and click on Product Updates and choose Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2 from
the return list. Follow the download instructions.
You can also use the above instructions to download Internet Explorer
6.0 as well. |
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