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Information Technology: Banner Help - Getting Started

 

How do I apply for a Banner account?

When you start your new position at the college, you will be asked to fill out an application for a Banner account.
Once your account paperwork has been authorized by the contact for your area, it will be forwarded to IT Core Services and your account will be built.
If you need Banner Navigation Training, please contact Leona at lburgess@fsc.edu or x3375 to setup an appointment.

How do I connect to Banner?

Navigate to http://banner.fsc.edu

Note: You can make this a favorite or create a desktop shortcut by navigating to the "File" menu, "Send", "Shortcut to Desktop" from this page

How do I connect to Self Service Banner (I'm a student or faculty member)?

Navigate to http://web4.fsc.edu

 

How do I connect to Self Service Banner (I'm a staff member)? Navigate to http://banner.fsc.edu and select the link for SSB (second from the top)
Who is my contact person?

The project steering committee has designated a contact person to oversee the authorization of securities for different administrative and academic areas.
Banner contacts list

How do I change my Banner password?

The password change form is GUAPSWD.
Detailed Instruction (PDF)

What to do if you forget your Banner password?

If you forget your Banner password, you can send an email to bannersec@fsc.edu.
Please include the following information:
userid: jsmith
instance: PROD, FSCT, etc.
phone number so a member of the IT staff can contact you to confirm the information and give you your new password.

How do I make a change to my Banner securities?

Your department supervisor may request a change in your Banner account through your contact person and the change(s) will be sent to IT Core Services for implementation.

What if I want to practice using Banner? Navigate to http://banner.fsc.edu and check the righthand menu for availablility (notices will be posted when they are unavailable), test environments are listed towards the bottom
Glossary of Terms

A list of Helpful Banner Terms

Bandits (Banner User Group)

All are welcome!! Call Leona x3375 OR email bandits@fsc.edu


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The Bandits (Fitchburg State College Banner User Group).
Next meeting: TBD

If you are interested in attending a meeting to find out "what it is all about," call Brion x3297 or email bandits@fsc.edu.

All members of the campus community are welcome to join!!