Purpose: This tutorial demonstrates how to log on to WebAdvisor and register for classes.

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1 Computer Tutorial: Register for Classes Purpose: This tutorial demonstrates how to log on to WebAdvisor and register for classes. Register for Classes: NOTE: New students must have their admission application processed before they can register. To apply, go to 1. Before you can register, you need to obtain your user name and password from WebAdvisor. From the WebAdvisor homepage, click the Log In Help link on the left side of the main menu. 2. Click the What's my User ID? link. 3. 1) Fill out the required information and 2) click the SUBMIT button. Note: Using your social security number will work best. 4. 1) Take note of both your Username and your Student#, as you will need these to login. 2) Click the OK button. Indian Hills Community College Page 1 of 10

2 5. Note: You will be given access to register for courses online one business day after your application has been accepted. Remember that Indian Hills operates on a Monday through Thursday work week. After you have your user name and password, and have access to the system (see Note above), you can begin to register for courses. From the Indian Hills homepage ( under Quick Links, click MyHills Portal. 6. Note: If this is the first time you have logged in to the MyHills Portal, you will use your Student # as your password. After clicking the Login button, you will be prompted to enter the last 4 digits of your SSN. This is for future access, should you need to reset your password. You will then be asked to create a new password. If you have already logged in and have a password, you can skip this note. Enter your 1) user name into the Username field and your 2) password into the Password field and 3) click the Login button. 7. Once you log in to the portal, you will be sent to MyHills. From there, you will be able to access WebAdvisor simply by clicking the link from your MyHills homepage. Indian Hills Community College Page 2 of 10

3 8. From WebAdvisor, click the Students link. 9. Click on Register for Sections. 10. Complete the Emergency Communication Form and click Submit. 11. Read Payment Plan Terms. Select Agree in order to proceed with registration. Indian Hills Community College Page 3 of 10

4 12. Note: There are two options for registration. 1) Click on Search for Sections to see what is being offered or 2) Click on Express Registration if you already know the courses you want. First, let s select Search and Register for Sections. 13. In Search and Register for Sections: 1) Select the term that you would like to register for. 2) Indicate your class preferences in the appropriate boxes. You may leave areas blank, but you must choose at least two. Note: You may select time and day preferences, but these are not necessary to complete your registration. 3) Click Submit. Indian Hills Community College Page 4 of 10

5 14. 1) Make your selections from the sections listed by checking the box. This will place these sections on your Preferred List. 2) Click Submit. 15. To register you must indicate either 1) Action for All Preferred Sections or select 2) Action Per Course. You cannot select both Action For All and Action Per Course. Action for All Pref. Sections will apply the action to all courses on your list. If you would like to individually take action on the courses you selected, use the individual drop down menus beside each course name. The action taken will either be 3) Register or Remove from List. At the bottom of the screen you have a choice to select either 4) ALL Allow me to adjust all which will not register you for classes if there is any type of conflict or 5) PART Complete only available which will register you for the available classes. 6) Click Submit. Indian Hills Community College Page 5 of 10

6 16. You will then see a screen confirming your actions. When you re finished reviewing this screen, click OK. Note: any problems or errors with your section selection will be indicated at the top of the screen. If a problem is indicated, you may choose section selection criteria and re evaluate your choices. You may be able to clear up problems by changing your section selections. Other problems may require you to contact your department. If so, register for your other sections and then try to resolve the problems. 17. The other option you have is to select Express Registration. Note: If you select Express Registration, you must know the course numbers and section numbers of the classes you want to register for. 1) Leave the Synonym box empty. 2) Enter the subject; course #; section #, and select the term. 3) Click Submit. Indian Hills Community College Page 6 of 10

7 18. To register you must indicate either 1) Action for All Preferred Sections or select 2) Action Per Course. You cannot select both Action For All and Action Per Course. Action for All Pref. Sections will apply the action to all courses on your list. If you would like to individually take action on the courses you selected, use the individual drop down menus beside each course name. The action taken will either be 3) Register or Remove from List. At the bottom of the screen you have a choice to select either 4) ALL Allow me to adjust all which will not register you for classes if there is any type of conflict or 5) PART Complete only available which will register you for the available classes. 6) Click Submit. Indian Hills Community College Page 7 of 10

8 19. You will then see a screen confirming your actions. When you re finished reviewing this screen, click OK. Note: any problems or errors with your section selection will be indicated at the top of the screen. If a problem is indicated, you may choose section selection criteria and re evaluate your choices. You may be able to clear up problems by changing your section selections. Other problems may require you to contact your department. If so, register for your other sections and then try to resolve the problems. 20. Once you have registered, you will be taken back to the main menu. There are a few more steps you should complete before you log out. Click Students. 21. Click My Class Schedule. Indian Hills Community College Page 8 of 10

9 22. 1) From the drop down menu, select the term you would like to view. 2) Click the Submit button. 23. Your schedule appears. 1) Use your browser print options to print a copy of your course schedule. You will need a copy of your schedule to buy books and supplies. 2) When you re finished, click OK. 24. To view your tuition charges, select Account Summary. 25. This screen may or may not include charges other than tuition, depending on when you register. When you re finished, click OK. Indian Hills Community College Page 9 of 10

10 26. Click Log Out NOTES: Special Exceptions That Need Approval You will need special approval for the following: an overload (over 15 hours) private lessons closed sections permission only classes arranged study classes classes not required for your major Please contact the dean of the department that the course falls under: Advanced Technology Tom Rubel (641) Arts & Sciences Darlas Shockley (641) Centerville campus Joe Starcevich (641) Health Occupations Jill Budde (641) SUCCESS Center Daniel Aucutt (641) Office of Online Learning Looking for more computer tutorials? Please visit: For further assistance on this topic or other technical issues, please contact the IT Help Desk Phone: (641) Web: Indian Hills Community College Page 10 of 10