Using Banner To Add a Graduate Advisor

Entering an advisor in Banner

A graduate student's committee chair will be listed as "advisor" in Banner. If you would like to indicate an advisor before the student submits the official graduate committee, you can add the advisor with the instructions below. 

In Banner, go to screen SGAADVR*

1. Enter Student's GID
2. In the top right hand corner under the TERM field, enter in term student was admitted (example: 201930)
3. Press CTRL + Page Down to move in to the next block.
4. Click on the arrow under ID. If no advisor listed, continue to step 5. If advisor is already listed:
   
   1. Click on MAINTENANCE
   2. Click on END ADVISOR
   3. Press Shift + F7 at the same time, then repeat steps 1-9
5. Type advisor's last name under LAST NAME and press F8
6. Double click on correct Advisor's ID, which will take you back to the main screen.
7. Tab over to ADVISOR TYPE and enter MAJ
8. Click the box under PRIMARY INDICATOR
9. Save by pressing F10 or clicking the save/disk icon in the upper left corner.

*All admin working with graduate students should have access to this Banner screen. Please contact the HelpDesk if you do not have access.