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WISER HOME PAGE

WISER ANNOUNCEMENTS

New help pages for Students, Faculty, and Staff for the upgraded WISER system can be opened from the WISER Home Page and from various location in the Services section in the IT web pages.

WISER HOLD:
Reminder: If you have not updated emergency contact information in WISER you may need to do so before registering for classes.

New WISER Desktop Information

PC Users Mac Users

Supported Web Browsers:

Internet Explorer6 SP2+
Firefox 2+
Safari 3+ (but not for UPK)

For WISER Help applications:

Adobe Reader 6+ for PDF Docs
Adobe Flashplayer for Videos
JavaScript: Enabled
Cookies: Enabled -specific site
Click on Desktop Info above for more details

WISER HOURS

Student & Faculty Self Service:

The new WISER system is now available 24/7.

Staff/Administration:

The new WISER system is now available 24/7.

Times are subject to change for scheduled maintenance, which will also be posted here.

WISER is the on-line system at UMass Boston where students and faculty can access academic and financial information. Students will use WISER for registering for classes and updating and maintaining their personal, academic and financial information at the University. Faculty will use WISER to access their class rosters, email students, enter grades and assist in advising students.

WISER Log-on Instructions for 1st Time Users

WISER HELP: Students ; Faculty ; Staff

LOGGING ON:	Dates and Info for Course Registration:
Select the appropriate Sign-In link to access the system. Student Log-on to WISER Faculty Log-on to WISER Staff & Administration Log-on to WISER Staff & Administration Log-on to the Degree Audit System Guest Access to Course Catalog and Class Schedule On the Search Criteria page: select Institution and Term from drop down boxes. To see subject list click on icon.	Schedule of Classes (PDF) Add / Drop for Spring Semester 2010 ends February 1, 2010 The Pass/Fail and Course Withdrawal deadlines for Spring Semester 2010 are April 8, 2010. Late Registration Fee for Spring Semester after December 31st, 2009 For Spring registration and deadline dates for courses offered by the Division of Corporate, Continuing and Distance Education, see CCDE Calendar .

LOGGING ON:

Dates and Info for Course Registration:

Select the appropriate Sign-In link to access the system.

Guest Access to Course Catalog and Class Schedule

On the Search Criteria page: select Institution and Term from drop down boxes. To see subject list click on icon.

Schedule of Classes (PDF)

Add / Drop for Spring Semester 2010 ends February 1, 2010

The Pass/Fail and Course Withdrawal deadlines for Spring Semester 2010 are April 8, 2010.

Late Registration Fee for Spring Semester after December 31st, 2009

For Spring registration and deadline dates for courses offered by the Division of Corporate, Continuing and Distance Education, see CCDE Calendar .

TROUBLESHOOTING for Common Problems:
USER ID: If you are just starting out with WISER, and do not know your Self Service ID, you can click the Look Up Your User ID link on the WISER log-in page to find that information or get help with getting one. WISER 1st TIME USERS: This document provides instructions for students and faculty who have never logged on to WISER. PASSWORD RESETS: If you are having problems logging on to WISER and your password needs to be reset, this is done by the IT Service Desk staff. Contact the IT Service Desk (formerly known as Helpdesk) at 617-287-5220, or send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) , or visit the IT Service Desk on the third floor of the Healey Library on campus. Getting Your WISER Account – STUDENTS: All current students are automatically assigned a WISER account. If you are having difficulty locating your WISER User ID and initial password, contact the IT Service Desk at 617.287.5220 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit the IT Service Desk on the third floor of the Healey Library on campus. Getting Your WISER Account – FACULTY: Most faculty are automatically given access to WISER. If you are teaching in the current or upcoming semester and do not have a self-service account, check with your department to ensure that (1) your records in HR are current, and (2) you have been assigned by the Registrar's office as the instructor for the course. Getting Your WISER Account – STAFF: Staff accounts in WISER are requested individually by department heads. If you do not have a WISER staff/administration account, check with your supervisor to insure the access has been requested from the appropriate Data Custodian(s).

TROUBLESHOOTING for Common Problems:

USER ID: If you are just starting out with WISER, and do not know your Self Service ID, you can click the Look Up Your User ID link on the WISER log-in page to find that information or get help with getting one.
WISER 1st TIME USERS: This document provides instructions for students and faculty who have never logged on to WISER.
PASSWORD RESETS: If you are having problems logging on to WISER and your password needs to be reset, this is done by the IT Service Desk staff. Contact the IT Service Desk (formerly known as Helpdesk) at 617-287-5220, or send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) , or visit the IT Service Desk on the third floor of the Healey Library on campus.
Getting Your WISER Account – STUDENTS:
All current students are automatically assigned a WISER account. If you are having difficulty locating your WISER User ID and initial password, contact the IT Service Desk at 617.287.5220 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit the IT Service Desk on the third floor of the Healey Library on campus.
Getting Your WISER Account – FACULTY:
Most faculty are automatically given access to WISER. If you are teaching in the current or upcoming semester and do not have a self-service account, check with your department to ensure that (1) your records in HR are current, and (2) you have been assigned by the Registrar's office as the instructor for the course.
Getting Your WISER Account – STAFF:
Staff accounts in WISER are requested individually by department heads. If you do not have a WISER staff/administration account, check with your supervisor to insure the access has been requested from the appropriate Data Custodian(s).

WISER TIPS and GUIDES:
New WISER Help pages: with videos, UPK player and documents. WISER HELP: Students ; Faculty ; Staff

WISER TIPS and GUIDES:

New WISER Help pages: with videos, UPK player and documents.
WISER HELP: Students ; Faculty ; Staff

GENERAL WISER ASSISTANCE:
For other questions regarding WISER please contact IT Service Desk (formerly known as Helpdesk) at 617-287-5220, or send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) , or visit the IT Service Desk on the third floor of the Healey Library on campus.

Last edited:2010 01-22

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