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General Procedures

To request info from Office of the Registrar?
 Independent study courses
What is the PIN and how to change it if disabled?
 Grade information
How to register for classes
 Incomplete contracts
Taking a course at another school
 Credit by Exam
How to find your current schedule
 Audit or repeat a course
To change personal information


  • What do I need to have to request information from the Office of the Registrar?
You need your PLU ID card to verify your identity.

To retrieve information from Banner Web, you need your PLU student ID number and your PIN.
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  • What is my PIN (Personal Identification Number), and how do I change it?
Your PIN is the six-digit personal identification number used to enter Banner Web.

If you attempt more than a few tries to enter Banner Web and fail, your PIN will be disabled.

If your PIN is disabled, you will get an error message stating "Banner Self-Service Access Disabled."  Follow the directions that are shown with the error message. Students must now reset their own PINs.
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  • How do I look at my current class schedule?
Online Access: Once you've logged into Banner Web, enter the "Student Services & Financial Aid" section of the site. Then click on the link entitled "Registration." On the new page that opens, click on the link "Student Schedule By Day & Time." This will show you your class schedule.
In Person: The Student Services Center in Room 102 of the Hauge Administration Building can print a copy of your schedule.

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  • How do I register for classes? 

Students register for classes via Banner Web. Click here to learn how to registrar for your classes.

  • Am I allowed to take college courses at another school and have them count towards my PLU degree?

College level courses completed with a grade of C- or better at other accredited colleges or universities will normally be accepted for graduation credit.

To have the credit evaluated and added to your PLU record, you must request an official transcript to be sent to PLU's Office of the Registrar directly from the college or university you attended.

Please consult with one of our evaluation administrators in the Office of the Registrar.

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  • Where do I go to make any changes to my personal information?
It is the student's responsibility to inform the Student Services Center of any changes to personal information. The type of changes include billing and mailing addresses or name changes.

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Independent Study Classes

  • What do I need to do to sign up for an independent study class?
Talk to a professor who will sponsor you, then fill out an independent study card and have the professor and chair or dean of that department sign the card. Once the card is signed, bring it to the Student Services Center or the Office of the Registrar.
  • How long will it take to get registered for an independent study course?
It usually takes a day or two.

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  • Can I still register for an independent study course after the add deadline?
Not normally. In extraordinary circumstances, students may email the registrar and request a waiver of the deadline explaining why they did not turn the card in on time. If approved, the student will be charged a $50 late registration fee.

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Grades

  • When can grades be viewed on Banner Web?
Grades may be viewed approximately 24 hours after the instructor submits the grade.
  • What if the grade is incorrect or has not been posted
Students should contact the instructor.
  • Will a pass or fail grade affect my GPA?
No. A "P" or "F" grade is not calculated in the GPA.

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Incomplete Contracts

  • How long do I have to finish an incomplete?
Incompletes from Spring and Summer terms are due six weeks into the Fall semester. Fall and J Term incompletes are due six weeks into the Spring semester. Instructors may assign an alternate, shorter deadline.
  • What does the "I" mean in front of a grade?
It means that an incomplete grade has been converted to a letter grade. The "I" remains on the transcript.
  • What is an "IPA" grade?
An incomplete grade that has been convered to a pass (P).

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Credit by Exam

  • How do I register for a credit by exam?
Find a professor who will administer the test to you. Have the instructor sign the form, and return it to the Student Services center or the Office of the Registrar. Forms are located on the display wall across from the SSVC.

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Audit or Repeat a Course

  • How do I audit a class?
You must first get permission from the instructor. If approved, have the instructor sign the audit column on the add/drop form and return it to the SSVC.
  • If I repeat a course, will the course with the lowest grade be removed from my transcript?
No. The grade will be excluded from your GPA, but it will remain on your record.
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