Improvements made to BroncoWeb for spring semester registration

With registration dates fast approaching, the Registrar’s office is unveiling several new changes to streamline and simplify the registration process.

“We have made a lot of changes and additions to BroncoWeb that should help students a lot and make registering go smoother for everyone involved,” said Kristine Collins, who works in the registrar’s office.

The first major change to the system is external authentication. Students can now override their password by using their social security number, date of birth and student ID number.

By using the new features, students that have forgotten or lost their passwords will still have access to their personal BroncoWeb files. Those with concerns about security may turn off this feature on their own accounts.

Another addition to BroncoWeb is that all notes for classes will be displayed. This includes internet classes, if the blackboard program is utilized and any other items students should know ahead of time about the class.

“We are really excited about this new feature. Students will now be able to print off their class schedule and have in hand all of the information they need for the course,” Collins said.

Work is also being done to streamline the permission number process, which is used for classes with prerequisites. Only some of the changes will be in place before spring registration begins.

“There are a lot of other minor changes that will only be obvious to those who had problems when registering for the fall semester,” Collins said.

The registration dates for Boise State’s spring semester 2002 are quickly approaching. Students can register for classes on BroncoWeb from Oct. 29 to Nov. 21.

Students that do face problems when registering can call the BroncoWeb help line at 426-BWEB or e-mail them at bweb@boisestate.edu.

Currently, BroncoWeb is accessible from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on weekdays, and weekend hours vary.

Students are encouraged to access BroncoWeb from a Boise State computer lab. It can be accessed from a computer off campus, but will have a much slower responding time.

“I think BroncoWeb is a really great resource for students. I love that I can print off transcripts, my grades, my class schedules, etc. at any time,” said student Katie Dane.

“I think it makes registering for classes 100 percent easier, and it is definitely a big improvement from the past.”

Ashley Gettings

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