REGISTRATION FUNCTIONS MENU

This area is where you will likely spend most of your time with STARS, and includes:

Add/Drop: This feature is used for registration, add/drop, changing a grade method, placing your name on a hold list, and checking open sections of courses. See the STARS Worksheet and directions for using STARS to register.

Check Registration Eligibility: This feature will allow you to check for any blocks on registration, such as financial holds.

Check Registration Appointment Time: Use this feature to find out the earliest time you may register for the following semester.

REVIEW YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE

Lists all courses for which you are currently registered, including meeting time and locations. Will also provide a listing of courses for which you are on the hold list.

REVIEW YOUR GRADES

Provides semester grades as soon as they are available. Will also list semester and cumulative grade point averages once grade processing is complete.

PIN CHANGE

Initially, your PIN will be your birthday month and day (MMDD). You will be required to change your PIN the first time you use STARS. When selecting a new PIN, do not use part of your Social Security Number or your telephone number--use a number that cannot be easily identified with you in any way. (Note: your EASI PIN may also be used with STARS.)

Please note: Use of the PIN is designed to provide security against any unauthorized access to your records and is considered the same as your signature when processing transactions. Do not give it to anyone. You will be held responsible for all transactions using your PIN.

Registration and add/drop with STARS is easy and convenient. A touchtone telephone is required to use STARS. STARS uses the telephone key pad to send your course requests to the computer. The STARS Worksheet will help you through the process.

Each transaction will require an Action Code, Schedule Number, and # (pound sign). After entering all of your courses, press # again to send your requests to the computer. Action Codes tell the computer whether you want to add, drop, change a grade method, etc. Each section of a course has a unique four digit Schedule Number which appears in brackets [****] to the left of the section number. For some courses, such as an independent study, you will need to contact the department offering the class for the Schedule Number.

Phone Numbers:	Off campus or cell phone :
                STARS (410) 455-6030
		On Campus, call 6030
		If you have any questions or concerns,
         	call the STARS Helpline at (410) 455-3160 (on campus - 3160)
                between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Action Code: Single digit number which indicates the type of transaction you wish to process: add, drop, change grade method, access hold list, etc.

Academic Advising: Advising is still mandatory for all degree-seeking undergraduates, and your department will give you clearance to register electronically. You will not be able to register until this clearance is given.

Cancellation/Withdrawal: For students who wish to cancel their registration prior to the start of the semester, or withdraw from classes once the semester has begun.

Disconnection from STARS: There are time limits built into the system. If you are on STARS for an extended period of time you will be disconnected. You may immediately call STARS back. It is recommended that you review your schedule to verify previous transactions.

Dropping Courses: When dropping one course to register for another course, it is recommended that you check open sections to be sure the course is available. Once a closed course has been dropped, you will need electronic permission from the instructor to reregister for the course.

Electronic Permission: Permission required ("permreq") courses and closed course permissions will be given electronically by faculty and the departments. If you need permission for any courses, contact the department sponsoring the course. Permission slips will no longer be used for registration.

Grade Method: You may take a course for a regular grade (A-F), pass/fail, or audit. The automatic default for most courses is the regular option, and all grade methods are not available for all courses. Undergraduate and graduate students should refer to their respective catalogs for restrictions on grade method options.

Registration Blocks: Holds, such as financial or academic, may be placed on your record which will prevent you from registering for a particular term. You will need to contact the appropriate office for an electronic clearance to register:

Academic Ineligibility	        
  or Enrollment Status :        Undergraduate Admissions        455-2291
                                Graduate Admissions             455-2537
Financial Ineligibility :       Student Accounts Receivable	455-2288
Judicial Ineligibility :	Student Affairs			455-2393
Administrative Ineligibility :	Registrar's Office		455-3158

PIN - Personal Identification Number: Initially your PIN will be your birthday month and day (MMDD). You must use a zero with the month and/or day if either is a single digit. For example, if your birthday is July 4, your initial PIN will be 0704. When you use STARS for the first time, you will be required to change your PIN to another four digit number.

Schedule Number: Each section of a course is assigned a specific four digit schedule number. This number is surrounded by brackets [****] and is located to the left of the section number. Schedule numbers for independent study courses must be obtained from the department offering the course.

Silence during Processing: There may be periods of silence during your call to STARS. This is normal and will occur as the computer processes your requests. Do NOT hang up.

ACTION CODES (for Add/Drop)

To Add a Course:
2, Schedule Number, ##

To Drop a Course:
3, Schedule Number, ##

To Change a Grade Method:
4 Schedule Number * Grade Method ##
1 = Regular, 2 = Pass/Fail, 3 = Audit

To List Open Sections: You will have the option to check the availability of a specific section for a course or all open sections of a course. Be prepared to write down open section information and schedule numbers.
6##
To select a specific section of a course, press 1
Enter Schedule Number * #

To select all open sections of a course, press 2
Enter Schedule Number #

Hold List:

Once you are in Add/Drop, you may go directly into the Hold List option. You may place your name on the hold list for up to six (6) sections of a course.
7##, then
2, Schedule Number, ## to add your name to a hold list for a section of a course

Variable Credit:

When adding a variable credit course to your schedule:
2 Schedule Number ** Number of Credits ##

To change the number of credits on a variable credit course:
8 Schedule Number * Number of Credits ##

Cancel Transaction:

To cancel a transaction before it is processed, enter * * #. You will then be given the option to reenter your request(s).

To add one course (example:add schedule number 2345):
2 2345 ##

To add multiple courses (add sched numbers 2345, 3456, 4567):
2 2345 # 2 3456 # 2 4567 ##

To drop one course (drop sched number 3456):
3 3456 ##

To drop multiple courses (drop sched numbers 3456, 4567):
3 3456 # 3 4567 ##

To add a variable credit course (add sched number 3102 for 4 credits):
2 3102 ** 4 ##

To change credits on a variable credit course (change sched number 3102 from 4 to 5 credits):
8 3102 * 5 ##

To change a grade method (change sched number 2345 from regular to pass/fail).If not already enrolled in 2345, you must enroll initially in the course by normal method 2 2345 ##
THEN : 4 2345 * 2 ##

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To determine whether a specific section is still open (Note: you must be in the add/drop function) (check sched number 2345):
6 ##, THEN 1 2345 * #

To check multiple sections of the same course for open/closed status (check sched number 2345 and all other sections of same course):
6 ##, THEN 2 2345 #

To add your name to a hold list (place name on hold list for sched number 2345):
7 ##, THEN 2 2345 ##

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