Course Election Reference Guides

Why have we implemented a new course election system?

• Old technology supported our previous system and appeared to be failing.  It was important to improve upon this system which was at risk.
• We were unable to provide automated prerequisite checking with the previous system, something which Faculty requested as a priority.
• The Committee on Student Life (COSL) requested a process for First-year course election that will take one day instead of two so that orientation may be shortened.
• Using newer technology allows for many improvements to the course election process for both students and faculty.

What does the new system offer?

• The Timetable is easier to read, and clearly lists cross-listed courses.
• The priority and section processing for courses with multiple sections and enrollment limits is improved.
• Faculty or their proxies are able to apply permissions/overrides electronically. Students receive email notification and then register for those courses.
• BannerStudent checks prerequisites for those Departments/Programs that opt for it. 
• Students are able to register online for all courses and sections if they have met the course requirements.
• Faculty or proxies grant instructor permission prior to student entry into a course. 
• Students are prevented from repeating courses, eliminating the problem of students finding out after they have taken the course that they will not receive credit.
• The system improves reporting.  Departments and Programs may find this helpful as reports are made available.

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