| How can I find out who my advisor is? [ top ] |
| Your advisor is posted on a list in the Cafeteria, Brockton campus and in the Registrar’s Office, Canton campus. The Registrar's Office is located in the Administration Building (A240) on the Brockton Campus and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Registrar’s Office is located in the Administrative Wing on the Canton Campus and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday from 8:30 - 4:30 pm. |
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| Where is my advisor located? [ top ] |
| You can find information about your advisor’s office location and telephone extension from the posting in the Cafeteria, Brockton campus and in the Registrar’s Office, Canton campus. The Registrar's Office is located in the Administration Building (A240) on the Brockton Campus and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Registrar’s Office is located in the Administrative Wing on the Canton Campus and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday from 8:30 - 4:30 pm. |
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| How do I contact my advisor? [ top ] |
| You can contact your advisor via email, telephone or by visiting the advisor’s office. If you find that one method of contacting your instructor does not work, we suggest that you try another. |
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| When will my advisor be available? [ top ] |
| For the Registration Day, your advisor will have a list posted outside his/her office for you to schedule an advising appointment. Note that the time listed in the Cafeteria, Brockton campus or the Registrar’s office, Canton campus is the time for you to register on the computer. You should see your advisor before your registration time. Some advisors may see advisees before this day. We encourage you to contact your advisor prior to registration day to set up your advising appointment. |
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| How do I access Banner? [ top ] |
Part I – Signing on
Go to Massasoit’s Homepage (www.massasoit.mass.edu). Click on “Banner Access” which is in the center of the page. This takes you to a “Secure Area” entitled “Massasoit Community College Information System”. Click on “Enter Secure Area”, your first option. |
Signing on for the First Time
You will be prompted to enter your User ID and PIN number. Your User ID is your Massasoit ID number. When you log on, the “V” must be capitalized.) Your PIN number is your mmddyy of birth (yy = the last two digits of your birth year). Enter these 6 numeric digits with no spaces, backslashes or hyphens.
You will then be asked to change your PIN. Enter your old PIN (mmddyy of birth) and then change your PIN to a six-digit numeric PIN that you will remember. You will then be prompted to ask a question and provide an answer for security purposes. You can use this question & answer if you forget your pin number. |
Signing on After the First Time
When prompted to type in your PIN number, use the six-digit numeric PIN that you created. If you forgot the PIN number that you created, you can click the “Forgot PIN” box to be reminded. If you still have trouble, call the Massasoit IT Help Desk.
This takes you to a menu of options. Single click on “Student Services & Financial Aid”.
Note: The system will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity. |
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How do I find specific information for my academic program? [ top ]
You can print from Banner a degree audit for your academic program. Please see the instructions below. |
| Part IV - Accessing Transcripts |
- After entering the Secure Area, click on “Student Services & Financial Aid”.
- Click on “Student Records”.
- Click on “Academic Transcript”.
- Click “Submit”.
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| Part V - Accessing Degree Audits |
- After entering the Secure Area, click on “Student Services & Financial Aid”.
- Click on “Student Records”.
- Click on “Degree Evaluation”.
- Select the current term and then Submit.
- At the bottom of the “Degree Evaluation Record” page, click “Generate New Evaluation”.
- Click “Program” circle, select a term, and then click “Generate Request”.
- Choose from the options available, and then Submit. Or, you can contact your advisor for more information about your academic program requirements.
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| How do I access my degree audit? [ top ] |
| Part V - Accessing Degree Audits |
- After entering the Secure Area, click on “Student Services & Financial Aid”.
- Click on “Student Records”.
- Click on “Degree Evaluation”.
- Select the current term and then Submit.
- At the bottom of the “Degree Evaluation Record” page, click “Generate New Evaluation”.
- Click “Program” circle, select a term, and then click “Generate Request”.
- Choose from the options available, and then Submit. Or, you can contact your advisor for more information about your academic program requirements.
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| What is the process to register for Fall 2008 courses? [ top ] |
Registration Dates:
Canton Day Degree Students - Starting April 15th at assigned time.
Brockton Day Degree Students - Starting April 22th at assigned time.
Evening Degree Students - Starting April 23th on the Web, starting April 28th in Registrar's Office
Non-Degree Returning Students - Starting April 28th on the Web, by fax, mail, or in person in the Registrar's Office. |
| We prioritize registration times based on the student’s hours earned. For example, students who have accumulated 60 hours will register at 9:00 am on Registration day while first year students register in the afternoon. |
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| Can I drop or add a class after I register? [ top ] |
| On-line add/drop for the Fall 2008 semester is available through August 15, 2007. Walk-in add/drop is available through the first week of the Fall semester. |
| Click on “Registration”. |
Click on “Add/Drop Classes”.
If you receive a message that states “You are not permitted to register at this time”, you can find out the reason by clicking “Return to Menu” then clicking “Check Your Registration Status”. |
| Select appropriate term, and then click “Submit”. |
| To Add a Course |
Scroll down to enter CRNs (Course Registration Numbers), then click “Submit Changes” to view your current schedule.
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| If you want to see the course selections or if you do not know the CRN, click “Class Search”. This will allow you to select variables to narrow your search before clicking on “Class Search” again on this screen. Check the box to the right of the course you want, and then scroll down to click on one of the boxes at the bottom of the page (Register, Add to Worksheet, Class Search). Once you click on the “Register” box, your Current Schedule will appear. |
| Note “Status” on left. If you receive a Registration Error*, the registration for that particular course did not go through and the reason will be listed under “Status”. |
| *You may repeat a course if your grade was below a C-, however, it may show as a “Registration Error”. In this instance, the message is only a warning to you to confirm your selection. It will still allow you to register for the repeat course. |
To Drop a Course
Under “Action” click “Drop Web” next to the course you want to drop, then scroll down and click “Submit Changes”. If no options are listed in the “Action” field, then the class cannot be dropped. If this is a problem, go to the registrar’s office. |
| To Exit or go back, scroll up and use the menu on the top right hand side of the page The Registrar's Office is located in the Administration Building (A240) on the Brockton Campus and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| The Registrar’s Office is located in the Administrative Wing on the Canton Campus and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday from 8:30 - 4:30 pm. |
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| When can I change my registration if I want to drop or add a class? [ top ] |
On-line add/drop for the Fall 2008 semester is available through August 3, 2008. Walk-in add/drop is available through the first week of Fall classes in 2008.
Note to advising help advisors: See instructions above for online drop/add. |
| The Registrar's Office is located in the Administration Building (A240) on the Brockton Campus and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| The Registrar’s Office is located in the Administrative Wing on the Canton Campus and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday from 8:30 - 4:30 pm. |
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| How do I find out what courses transfer into another institution? [ top ] |
| For transfer information students come to the Advisement and
Counseling Center located in the lower level of the Student Center next to the ARC. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss transfer options early in their college experience. Transfer information on many schools is available as well as information on Joint Admissions. |
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| What is Joint Admissions? [ top ] |
| When you apply to Massasoit Community College, you can also apply for admission to a state college or university. Participating schools include UMass/Amherst, UMass/Boston, UMass/Dartmouth, UMass/Lowell, Bridgewater,Fitchburg, Framingham, Mass. College of Liberal Arts, Salem, Westfield and Worcester State College.
You can come to the Advisement and Counseling Center to meet with a counselor to go over the details and requirements for this program. |
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| What is the Tuition Advantage Program (TAP)? [ top ] |
| The Joint Admissions Tuition Advantage Program provides a 33% tuition waiver for a Massasoit graduate to attendstate college or university with certain conditions (such as a 3.0 cumulative GPA). You can come to the Advisement and Counseling Center to meet with a counselor to go over the details and requirements for this program. |
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| What do I do if I don’t have an advisor? [ top ] |
| If you do not have an advisor, go to Advisement and Counseling Center. The Advisement and Counseling Center is located in the Student Center on the Brockton Campus and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
The Registrar’s Office is located in Student Services on the Canton Campus and is open Monday through Thursday from
8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday from 8:30 - 5:00 pm. |
Registration Dates:
Canton Day Degree Students - Starting April 15 th at assigned time.
Brockton Day Degree Students - Starting April 22 th at assigned time.
Evening Degree Students - Starting April 23 th on the Web, starting April 28th in Registrar's Office
Non-Degree Returning Students - Starting April 28th on the Web, by fax, mail, or in person in the Registrar's Office. |
| We prioritize registration times based on the student’s hours earned. For example, students who have accumulated 60 hours will register at 9:00 am on Registration day while first year students register in the afternoon. |
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| Can I register for classes without meeting with my advisor? [ top ] |
| If you are a day degree student, you must meet with your advisor. |
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| Can the Advising Help advisor be my advisor? [ top ] |
| No. We are here to provide you with general information about the advising process. Your academic advisor will be delighted to address your questions. |
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| How do I change my major? [ top ] |
| You can change your major by contacting a counselor in the Advisement/Counseling Center. The Advisement/Counseling Center is located in the Student Center, Lower Level, Brockton campus and the Administrative wing, Canton campus. |
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| How do I change my advisor? [ top ] |
| We have finalized the Fall 2008 advisor list. Students may change their advisor in the Advisement and Counseling Center after the conclusion of the first week of classes in the Fall 2008 semester. |
| You can change your advisor by going to the Advisement and Counseling Center. The Advisement and Counseling Center is located in the Student Center on the Brockton Campus and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| The Advisement and Counseling Center is located in Student Services on the Canton Campus and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday from 8:30 - 4:30 pm. |
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| What is the procedure for meeting the keyboarding competency? [ top ] |
| You can arrange to take the competency test during your first semester. If you would like to attempt to learn about computer keyboarding on your own during your first semester, computers with self-teaching "typing tutors" are available in the ARC. |
| Students who do not pass the keyboarding-competency test must register for a keyboarding course during their second semester. |
| The keyboarding/computer competencies can be met by "passing" CTIM 148 Computer Keyboarding Workshop (1 credit) or CTIM 100 Keyboarding for Non-Majors (3 credits) or by passing the keyboarding competency test. |
| Note: Students in programs with general electives may use this one-credit course as one-third of a three-credit general elective and combine it with two other one-credit courses such as Freshman Seminar, Internet, Word, Excel, Windows, Access, Powerpoint, Physical Education Courses, and others. Some students may choose the higher-level three-credit course, CTIM 100 Computer Keyboarding for Non-Majors, to acquire this skill and meet a general elective requirement. |
| Students with learning disabilities should consult with the Special Needs Coordinator concerning this requirement.
No appointment is necessary! Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the time indicated and bring your driver’s license (for ID purposes). |
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| When are the accuplacer testing nights? [ top ] |
| Appointments for the dates below can be made by contacting the Student Assessment Office at 508-588-9100 extensions 1991 or 1992. Please consult the Course Descriptions to determine what assessments you need to complete. A picture I.D. must be brought with you to your testing appointment. |
Massasoit students will need to make an appointment to take the assessment tests.
Please call: (508) 588-9100, Ext. 1991 or 1992 |
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| How can I test out of Biological Principles? [ top ] |
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The biology challenge exam is 50 multiple choice questions (50 points) and 3 essay questions (50 points). The essay portion of the exam includes one required essay question and a choice of 2 out
of 4 other essay questions. A student must score a minimum of 60 points to pass. The exam is
corrected by a member of the Biology Department, and it is returned with a score and the words
Pass or Fail.
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The exam covers the topics listed in the course description for Biological Principles, usually material covered in the first 20 chapters or so in a standard biology text. It is not a standardized exam, but
rather an exam developed by the Biology Department to assess student preparedness in areas
covered in the Biological Principles course. Typically the exam takes about two hours to complete. Copies of both Brum's and Campbell's biology texts are on reserve in the Massasoit library for study
and review. |
| Click on this link for Study Aids for the Biology Challenge Exam. |
| A student must make arrangements to take the exam at the Testing Center<. It is scheduled and administered by Clint Smith(x1990). The exam is free of charge and may be retaken if a student
can document a problem such as illness during testing.
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Please note
Exams are scheduled periodically throughout the year. Some counseling and screening may be
offered by the testing center before administering the exam. |
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| What do I do when the course I want to take is filled up? [ top ] |
| You can search for another section of the course or you can select another course. If the course is required for your program of study, please contact the appropriate division dean. |
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| How do I get in touch with my professor? [ top ] |
| You can contact your professor via email (first initial last name@massasoit.mass.edu or via office telephone. Additionally, you can leave a paper message at the professor’s office. |
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| I have an incomplete. How do I make up my incomplete? [ top ] |
| An Incomplete may be given by the instructor is at least a MAJORITY of the course work has been completed. In this event, the student is required to contact the instructor as soon as possible, certainly no later than 30 days after the semester, to determine how the work will be made up. |
| If the student is unable to contact the instructor as soon as possible, he/she should inform the Registrar in writing of the efforts to make contact and intent to make up the work. The grade of I will remain open through the following semester (summer session excluded) at which time, if not changed by the instructor, the grade of I becomes an F.
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| I think I am ready to graduate. What do I have to do to? [ top ] |
| Make an appointment with a counselor in the Advisement and Counseling Center< to review your degree audit.Fill out a diploma order form in the Registrar's Office by February 1st of the year you believe you will be graduating. |
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| Who is the instructor for a particular course? [ top ] |
| You can find your instructor listed on the College website. Many times the instructor is listed as “staff” and will be known closer to the beginning of the semester. |
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| How do I get a waiver? [ top ] |
| Check with the department chairperson from which department the course is being offered. And, if that person is not available, check with the divisional dean for the area. |
