Readying for a New Semester

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Last updated: Mar 22, 2024 by Robert Lenk
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The documentation under Academic provides detailed directions on how to configure your academic institution.

The below outlines a broad approach to preparing for a new semester. Your institution may refer to the period of time as a term, semester, quarter or similar phrase.

The below tasks should normally be done in the order presented below. The list is not all inclusive but includes key tasks.

  1. Create new semester descriptions in STParm. (Detailed directions)

  2. Set the semester start, end and refund dates along with credit thresholds and other details in semester dates maintenance. (Detailed directions)

  3. Configure registration control to set the dates in which registration can occur and the rules around registration such as credit limits. (Detailed directions)

  4. Configure grade control to set the dates in which instructors may enter course grades. (Detailed directions)

  5. Schedule courses by either scheduling courses individually or copying a prior course schedule and adjusting as necessary. (Detailed directions)

  6. Create or copy housing room listings and assignments (Detailed directions)

  7. Configure billing rules by establishing new billing rules for the semester or copying them from a prior semester and adjusting as necessary. (Detailed directions)

  8. Create payment plan rules if necessary (Detailed directions)