Registration
Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers

WWhat is a registration PIN?

Your PIN is a 6-digit number you’ll need to register for classes each semester. You’ll get it from your advisor after you meet with them—ideally before your registration date. You can’t register for classes without it, and your PIN changes every semester.

Where do I register for classes?

You can register online using your MyBanner account or you can register in person at the Registrar’s office with a completed Registration Form during their office hours.

 

What is the Registration Priority date?

Your Registration Date is the day you can start signing up for classes. Registration opens at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on that date. You don’t have to register right at midnight, but the sooner you do, the better your chances of getting the classes and times you want.

What if you have a Registration Hold?

A hold means there’s something you need to take care of before you can register for classes—like an unpaid bill, missing paperwork, or a required meeting. You won’t be able to register until the hold is cleared from your account.

 

 

 

What if I can't log into MyBanner?

If you have not set up your student MyBanner account yet, you’ll need to contact IT&I Helpdesk at 203-837-8467 or by email at requestit@wcsu.edu.

If you can’t remember your MyBanner password, you can use the Self-Service Windows Password Manager to reset your password.

If your account is locked, you’ll need to visit the IT&I Help Desk in person—it’s on the 3rd floor of Old Main on the Midtown Campus.

General
Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers

Before you register for classes, you’ll meet with your Faculty Advisor or University Advisor to make sure you’re taking the right courses for your degree. If you plan to register online, your advisor will also give you your registration PIN, which you’ll need to sign up for classes.

Advisors do more than just help with scheduling—they’re here to help you make the most of your time at WCSU! You can reach out to your advisor if you have questions about academic policies, need help with planning, or want to connect with other campus resources and support.

Yes. You must schedule an appointment to see your advisor prior to registration to ensure that you’re taking courses that fulfill your requirements. Also, you will need your registration PIN for online registration.

Because successful academic advisement depends upon the relationship between you and your advisor, you should:

  • Make an appointment to see your advisor when you have questions or need assistance. Appointments ensure that the advisor is available and that they can devote a block of time entirely to you
  • Arrive on time to your appointments with your advisor. If you cannot keep your appointment, call to reschedule.
  • Bring your program sheet (4-year plan) and a list of any questions you may have. Being prepared will save time for both you and your advisor.

All matriculated students have a program sheet which outlines courses you must take to fulfill your academic requirements. Think of your program sheet as a roadmap towards your academic goals. As you take courses at the university, you and your advisor will work with the program sheet to indicate your progress and determine which requirements you still need to fulfill.

Students should have received a program sheet from the Admissions Office if they transferred credits to Western from another school. This program sheet will indicate courses that will be taken at Western and those already completed.

You may access your program sheet online through your Banner account by clicking on the “Degree Works” link. Using Degree Works, you can see where your current and past courses are applied to your current program. You may also view where your progress would stand in other programs by clocking on the “What-if” tab.

Sorry – Advisors can’t simply hand out PIN’s prior to a consultation regarding your course schedule. Although ultimately you are responsible for your own educational decisions, it is the advisor’s obligation to help you stay on the right track.