Registration Instructions: Current Students

Online Registration for Returning Students

1. Go to www.sunypoly.edu, select Current Students from the menu and select Banner 
2. Click on Enter Student Secure Area 
3. Login: Enter User ID and Pin 
4. Select Register for Classes 
5. Select a Term 
6. Read Student Code of Conduct and select I Agree (if necessary) 
7. Enter the CRN (4 digit course reference number) for each of your classes 
8. Select Submit Changes. Courses without errors will show as registered. 
   1. For courses with errors, refer to “Common Error Messages” below. Correct the problem and resubmit changes as appropriate. 
9. Once registered, select the Return to Menu link, then Student Detail Schedule 1
10. Carefully check your registration. You are responsible for the accuracy of your registration. You can print your schedule here. 
11. To log out, select Exit. To Secure Your Records, click Return to Homepage.

Common Error Messages 

Time Conflict: Course times overlap. Choose a different section for one or both of the conflicting classes, then add both classes to your registration. NOTE: It is possible to get permission from an instructor to allow a time conflict. Your department secretary must process the permission, which will allow you to register online.

Approval: Check for course approvals on your Banner Web Account under Registration Status. If permission has not been processed, see the appropriate person and the department secretary will process the permission. You can then register for this course online.

Closed Course: The section is full. Register for another section or course.

Level Restriction: You are an undergraduate and have  attempted to register for a graduate level course. You must go to the Registrar's Office and, if you are eligible, file a petition for permission to register for this course. Students matriculated in a BS/MS program will use an Academic Petition for this request. Students who are not matriculated in a BS/MS program will use thePetition for Graduate Courses.

Over Maximum Credit Load: Credits total more than the maximum allowed. See your department chair or advisor for permission to register for a credit overload. The department secretary will process the permission, which will allow you to register online. 

Pre-Req/Test Score: This course requires another course be taken or be in progress prior to registration. 

Helpful Hints

• Use the Menu button to move between screens. Do Not Use The Back Button, you will be logged off. If this happens, simply log in again.
• If you cannot remember your PIN, click the Forgot PIN button on the login screen. Three failed attempts to log in will disable your PIN and you will need to contact the Registrar’s Office at 315-792-7262 or the SUNY Poly Help Desk at 315-792-7440 and request that your PIN be reset. 
• If you try to access a menu option and receive the message “Request Failed,” click the Back button Once and try again. 
• Inactivity on the system for 12 minutes or more will log you out. If this occurs, simply log back in.