Understanding pointers

What are pointers?

Pointers refer to the level to which a course applies, or “points” to. All courses at a given level apply to that level’s GPA.

How does Banner determine which pointer/level is applied to a course?

If the student’s priority 10 curriculum level at the time of registration MATCHES any of the levels indicated in SCACRSE, the course’s level will be the same as the level of the priority 10 curriculum.

• For example, MGSC 6020 has both UG and GR levels in SCACRSE, so when an UG student registers for the course, the course’s level will be UG.

• For example, SOWK 7230 has both GR and G2 levels in SCACRSE, so when a student with a GR program at priority 10 and a G2 program at priority 20 registers for the course, the course’s level will be GR.

If the student’s priority 10 curriculum level at the time of registration DOES NOT MATCH any of the levels indicated in SCACRSE, the course’s level will be the first level entry in SCACRSE.

• For example, MGSC 7310’s first level entry in SCACRSE is GR, so when an UG student registers for the course, the course’s level will be GR.

Where are pointers/levels are viewed?

Current or future term registrations

Pointers for current or future term registered courses are viewed in SFAREGS.

Current or future term registered courses can only be changed from one level to another; courses cannot be double pointed to multiple levels until the courses have been graded.

Graded courses in academic history

Pointers for graded courses are viewed in SHATCKN. See also: Viewing and interpreting pointers (SHATCKN)

ONLY graded courses can be pointed/applied to multiple levels (“double pointed”) in SHATCKN.

Requesting pointer/level changes

To request pointer/level changes or double pointers, complete the pointer template, and submit to our team via ticket.