Self-Registration Fact Sheet for Spring 2007 Registration
For Traditional Undergraduate, Adult Undergraduate and Graduate Students*

Self Registration Using MyBenU
How To Register Using MyBenU
Self-Registration Questions and Answers

Self-Registration Using MyBenU

MyBenU (www.ben.edu/mybenu) is Benedictine University’s online student information system. In addition to other features, students can use MyBenU to self-register for classes. MyBenU can be found from the BenUConnect link on the University Web site. The following guidelines apply to registration using MyBenU:

• Students register based upon seniority.
• Students are required to meet with an advisor and obtain the advisor’s approval prior to registering for courses.
• All financial, library and health holds must be cleared before registration.
• Students must observe all procedures with respect to course prerequisites, department consent designations and PIN numbers.
• Freshmen and transfers will need advisor approval for any schedule changes.

In order to protect personal identity information, students are strongly discouraged from sharing their identification and social security numbers with other students or allowing other students to register on their behalf. The University assumes no liability for consequences resulting from students voluntarily sharing such information.

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How To Register Using MyBenU

1. Meet with your advisor – As in the past, if you are a traditional undergraduate student you must meet with your advisor as the first step of the registration process. Your advisor will enter an electronic signature into MyBenU that will allow you to register. You will not be able to access registration using MyBenU without your advisor’s electronic signature.

2. Have the necessary course information and your student ID# available – Write down the four-digit numbers, the names and other pertinent information about the courses you want to take (including instructor/department permission numbers if they are required to register for a course) on a registration worksheet (available from your advisor or on insert A of this course schedule) to assist you when entering your registration request. Remember, do not share your personal information with anyone. As the MyBenU student information system is expanded, anyone with whom you share your ID number will have access to your personal information.

4. Click on “SA Self-Service” – A page will appear with options for self-service.

5. Click on “Learner Services” – A page will appear with options for learner services.

6. Click on “Academics” – A page will appear with academic options.

7. Click on “Enroll in a Class” – A page will appear with the terms in which you are eligible to register.

8. Select “2007 Spring” – The “View My Schedule” page appears. (If you cannot select “2007 Spring” because it is not visible, you will need to meet with your advisor.

9. Select “Add Classes” – The “Add Classes” page appears. This is the tool that allows you to add classes to your schedule.

11. If necessary, enter the number of credits – If the class for which you are registering has variable credit you will be taken to the “Class Enrollment Options” page when you hit tab after entering the four-digit class number. Enter the number of credits in which you would like to enroll in the “Units Taken” field. When you click OK, you will automatically be taken back to the “Add Classes” page.

12. If necessary, enroll in related classes – If the class for which you are registering has a related class attached to it (typically found in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math and Nutrition) such as a lecture class with two or more labs, you will automatically be taken to the “Class Enrollment Options” page when you enter a class number on the “Add Classes” page. Click on the magnifying glass next to the “Related Component” box, select the appropriate related class, enter the required information and click “OK.” You will automatically be taken back to the “Add Classes” page.

13. If necessary, enter a PIN number – If the class for which you are registering requires a PIN number, you will enter in the class number and hit the “tab” key, the course number will pop up, click on the course number. This will take you to the “Class Enrollment Options” page. Here you will enter in the PIN number in the designated box and click “OK.” You will automatically be taken back to the “Add Classes” page.

14. If necessary, put yourself on a waiting list – To put yourself on a waiting list for a course that is full, you will enter in the class number and hit the “tab” key, the course number will pop up. If the class has a waiting list, a box will appear next to the course number. Click inside the box to check it. This will put you on the waiting list once you submit all of your courses. Your schedule will tell you your number on the waiting list.

15. Submit your class schedule – Once all of the classes being added have been entered, click on the yellow “Submit” button. The word “Success” should appear under the heading “Add Status.” Clicking on the “View My Schedule” link allows you to view and print your schedule using the printer icon on the browser toolbar.

16. If necessary, resolve the “Errors Found” message in the “Add Status” column – If there is a problem with the registration of any of your classes (if, for example, the class is closed, there is a time conflict or the class requires a permission number), an “Errors Found” message will appear in the “Add Status” column, indicating enrollment for that class has not occurred. When the “Errors Found” link is selected, the details on the error can be viewed. If you require assistance to resolve the error, speak with a Benedictine Central Representative in Krasa 169 or call (630) 829-6500. Once you have resolved the error, review the “Add Classes” page and click on the yellow “Submit” button. The word “Success” should appear in the “Add Status” column.

17. Log out of MyBenU – You should now be registered for Spring 2007. For security purposes, log out of the system by clicking the “Sign Out” icon in the upper right-hand corner of the page.

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Self-Registration Questions and Answers

Q: What is MyBenU?
A: MyBenU is Benedictine University’s online student information system. One of the first functions to be implemented from MyBenU is self-registration. MyBenU is available at www.ben.edu/ mybenu. You can also use MyBenU to add and drop classes; view and print transcripts; view any financial/health holds; make a payment; search for assigned advisors; and verify demographic information. More functions will be available in the future.

Q: Who can use MyBenU?
A: Traditional undergraduate, adult accelerated, graduate, new freshman and transfer students may all register through MyBenU.

Q: Is the system easy to use?
A: Yes. All you need is a user name, password and your pertinent registration information such as department, course number, course title, credit, day and time.

Q: Will help be available when I register?
A: Ben Central will be available to assist students from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday - Friday in Krasa 169 or call (630) 829-6500. If you are receiving an error message, please refer to the error glossary prior to seeking assistance.

Q: Can I register prior to my assigned time?
A: No. The computer will not permit you to register early, but you may register anytime after your assigned time.

Q: Do I still need to meet with an advisor?
A: Yes. All traditional undergraduate students must meet with their advisor prior to each new registration. Your advisor will enter an electronic signature into MyBenU that will allow you to register. You will not be able to register using MyBenU without your advisor’s electronic signature.

Q: How do I reset my password?
A: Reset your password online through a secure access located at www.ben.edu/stuadmin or click on the student password reset link located on the MyBenU and BenUConnect home pages.

Q: What should I do if I am having trouble using the system?
A: If you are having trouble accessing the system, you may call the Information Technology Helpdesk at (630) 829-6684. Please have your student ID number handy. MyBenU will not allow you to register if there are financial or health holds on your account. If you have questions about possible holds on your account check MyBenU. If you still are having trouble please contact Benedictine Central at (630) 829-6500 prior to your registration date.

Q. Can I register from home or off-campus?
A: Yes. MyBenU is available on and off campus. It can be accessed directly at www.ben.edu/mybenu or if off campus from the BenUConnect link on the University’s Web site.

Q. Will I still need BenU Live?
A: BenU Live will continue to be available for class enrollments and other functions. However, BenU Live will eventually be phased out and MyBenU will provide all online academic services.

Q. What does the error message mean when I attempt to register?
A: See error glossary on the Advising Matters Web site at www.ben.edu/advising/.

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*Self-Registration using MyBenU is not available to cohort program students and those taking courses on the Springfield campus.