Creating a term for Online Application

Establishing registration terms is crucial for organizing the application process effectively. This section will guide you through creating and managing registration terms.

Step 1: Navigate to Academic Term Setup

1. Go to Academics from the sidebar.
   
   

2. Click Application Registration.
   
   

3. Select Category Settings.
   
   

You will be directed to the screen where academic terms are created and listed.

Step 2: Create a New Academic Term

1. Click New Term (or a similar button depending on the version).
   
   

2. Fill in the following fields:

Term Name

Name of the academic term (e.g., Semester 1, 2024, Term A, 2023/24)

Term Code

Short code identifier (e.g., S1-2024)

Start Date

When the term begins

End Date

When the term ends

Notes (optional)

Any internal remarks or contextual info

Click Save to complete.

Tips:

• Be consistent with term naming and codes — these will appear on transcripts and reports.
  
  

• You can create multiple terms in advance for future planning.

Step 3: Linking Programs to Terms

To link programs to the newly created term, return to the Category Settings page where you see the list of existing terms.

• • Locate the term you want to link programs to and click on the edit icon (pencil) next to that term.

• • A list of active courses will appear. Check the boxes next to the programs you wish to link to this term.

After selecting the desired programs, click the Save button to finalize the changes.