Banner Self Service (for Students)
CURRENT STUDENTS
Registration for current Samford University students will be guided by their respective advisors*. Registration instructions can be found at the bottom of this page. Additional registration information (registration schedule, forms, add/drop dates, etc.) can be found on the Registration page.
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*If you're unsure who your advisor is, click here.
Currently-enrolled students will register via Banner Self-Service during the following months, for the following terms/semesters:
For the following term... |
Banner Self-Service Registration begins in... |
| Jan Term |
October |
Spring |
October |
| Summer |
April |
| Fall |
April |
Registration via Banner Self-Service continues up through the last day to add/drop for each term. Click here to view the add/drop dates for the current academic year.
NOTE: Details below are subject to change. Actual times are approximate and may be adjusted later.
For Jan Term & Spring 2009 registration, Banner Self-Service registration opens October 22, 2008 (at 6:00 am, approx).
Undergraduate Students:
- Registration for University Honors and University Fellows Program students begins October 22nd.
- For all other undergraduates, registration times vary, depending on the number of earned credits (this does NOT include the number of credits in which the student is CURRENTLY enrolled). Click here to view the October/November 2008 Registration Schedule for registration for Jan Term & Spring 2009.
- Undergraduate students ARE REQUIRED to have a 6-digit Alternate PIN to proceed with registration. The PIN can only be obtained from their advisors*. A different PIN is required for each term.
- FYI: Jan Term PINs start w/a 1, Spring PINs start w/a 2, Summer PINs start w/a 5, and Fall PINs start w/a 7.
Graduate and Professional Students:
- Registration begins October 27th.
- Graduate students are not required to have an Alternate PIN. They are encouraged, however, to confer with their advisors prior to proceeding with registration.
- DIVINITY: Doctor of Ministry students will be registered by the Records Officer in the Beeson School of Divinity. All other Divinity students (MDiv & MTS) may register through Self-Service.
- LAW: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd year Law, and Master of Comparative Law students will be registered by the Director of Law Student Records. After the initial registration, 2nd & 3rd year Law students can add/drop via the Web through the Friday BEFORE the first class day (for Fall 2008, August 19th is the start date for adding and dropping for Law students; for Spring 2008, January 5th is the start date for adding and dropping for Law).
- PHARMACY: Due to the lock-step curriculum, pharmacy students will be registered by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the School of Pharmacy. Registration WILL NOT be accessible via Self-Service. However, all screens will be available for students' viewing.
Metro Students:
- Registration begins October 27th.
- Metro students ARE REQUIRED to have a 6-digit Alternate PIN to proceed with registration. The PIN can only be obtained from their advisors*. A different PIN is required for each term. (Ex: If you are registering for Summer 2008 and Fall 2008 terms, you will need two different PIN numbers.)
- FYI: Jan Term PINs start w/a 1, Spring PINs start w/a 2, Summer PINs start w/a 5, and Fall PINs start w/a 7.
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*If you're unsure who your advisor is, click here.
INCOMING STUDENTS
Registration for first year or transfer Samford University students will be assisted by the Office of Freshman Life.
First year students will register via Banner Self-Service during Orientation. Orientation is typically a 2-day event with registration occurring on the 2nd day. At that time, students will proceed to a computer lab designated for registration. Student advisors and members of the Banner Self-Service Team will be present to assist in the registration process.
INTERNATIONAL OR STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS
Registration for international or study abroad Samford University students will be assisted by the Office of International Studies.
Students will register via Banner Self-Service during the allotted University registration period. Depending upon the course, study site, pre-requisites etc., the student will need to follow the procedure outlined by the International Studies Office. This may entail using an additional or Alternate PIN to complete registration. Please contact the Office of International Studies for more information.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS & FORMS (for Students)
Below are instructions, forms, and helpful guides related to Banner Self-Service Web registration (all links/forms open in a new window):
Instructions:
Student Registration Instructions-Detailed (PDF, 17 pgs)
Student Registration Instructions-Short Form (PDF)
Prereq/Coreq/Linked Course Messages (PDF)
Forms:
Trial Study List (Undergrad Day Registration) (PDF)
Metro Programs Registration Form (PDF)
Registration Permit Override Request Form (PDF)
Additional Info pertaining to the Banner Self-Service system:
Banner Self-Service Student Instructions (PDF)
Banner Self-Service: An Overview for Students (PPT)
Banner Self-Service: An Overview for Students (PPT-PDF)
ERROR MESSAGES (for Students)
As you navigate through Banner Self-Service Registration, you may encounter certain "Error Messages." The document linked below details the most common error messages that occur, the section of Banner in which they are typically seen, what action is required, and whether registration is prevented.
Common Registration Error Messages in Banner Self-Service (PDF)
Student Guide to Banner Registration Error Messages (PDF)
One of the most common errors occurs with prerequisite, co-requisite, or linked courses. If you receive an error message pertaining to one or more of these areas, it means the following:
Pre-requisite Student Message:
If a class requires a pre-requisite, that means there is another class you must SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE PRIOR to enrolling. Examples might include sequence classes or upper-level classes. Contact your advisor with any questions regarding pre-requisites.
Co-requisite Student Message:
If a class requires a co-requisite, that means there is another class in which you must be SIMULTANEOUSLY enrolled. You should SELECT BOTH CLASSES before attempting to add to your schedule. Contact your advisor with any questions regarding co-requisites.
Linked Class Student Message:
Some classes have other classes or lab sections for which you must register simultaneously. Examples might include language and science labs, Honors and Freshmen FOCUS groups, or learning communities. You should SELECT ALL THE CLASSES that are linked before attempting to add them to your schedule. Contact your advisor with any questions regarding linked classes.
NOTE: Advisors should know if there is a true prerequisite/co-requisite/linked class or whether there is an error in the system. If the advisor believes there to be an error, he or she should contact the appropriate course guardian for assistance.
Dropping the Last Class
Students will NOT be able to drop their last class via the Web. Below are two scenarios.
Scenario 1: If a student needs to drop all classes for a term, he/she must complete the Withdrawal Request form instead. Withdrawing from one term does not affect registration for another term if the student plans to return to Samford.
Scenario 2: If a student needs to drop a class before adding another one that is offered at the same time (since adding the new class would result in a time conflict error), and if this is the only class in which the student is registered, the student will need to use the following workaround:
- Add another class temporarily, a placeholder of sorts, such as a PE course, and submit the change.
- Drop the old class and submit the change.
- Add the new class and submit the change.
- Drop the temporary, placeholder course and submit the change.
(It may be possible to drop the temporary course immediately after adding the new class before submitting the change.)
- Review the adjusted class schedule carefully and make sure the old and temporary classes have been successfully removed. Failure to do so may result in an additional charge and/or a failing grade if the student remains on the class roster without properly dropping/withdrawing from the course by the semester/term deadline.
Still have a problem? If you do not find an answer to your question listed, please contact the Help Desk at 726-2662 or e-mail them at support@samford.edu.
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