Getting Started with Banner 8 GUI

Do you have a Banner account? If not, you must enroll in a Banner Basic Navigation Training class. Print out and complete the User Account Request form that must be signed by your supervisor and the Banner trainer.

Navigation Basics for using Banner
Learn the basics of navigating in Banner to update and query information.

Faculty can use the Faculty Guide for Using the Dean's Menu

for advising, viewing class lists, and viewing student information.

A User's Guide for Finance Operations will assist Marshall departments in using the Finance Module. (2.19 MB)

Additional Questions?

Protect your password. Read Password Security Tips.

Additional Questions

If you have further questions about using BANNER software and your machine, contact Marshall University's Computing Services Help Desk by calling (304) 696-3200, option #3, or by sending email to helpdesk@marshall.edu.

Banner Account Request Forms

For authorization to access Banner, you must complete the MUINFO Account Request Form and the appropriate Banner User Profile Form(s) below. The User Profile Form identifies those forms and processes in Banner for which you need access to perform your job functions. You only need to complete the MUINFO Account Request form once. You may, however, submit multiple Banner User Profile Forms at anytime once you have completed the MUINFO Account Request Form.

Banner Privileges Reference Guide

Print the MUINFO Account Request Form and obtain proper signatures.

About the MUINFO Account Request:

Account Request Form is required for first-time BANNER users
Basic Navigation Training must be completed prior to issuance of account; register for a Basic Navigation Course
Grants login access to the BANNER application and the MU Network
Requires you to read and accept the Marshall University Acceptable Use and Policy
Requires your Supervisor, Dean, Department Head, or Vice-President's signature
Requires the signature of your Basic Navigation training instructor

BANNER User Profile Forms :

Requires your Dean, Department Head, or Vice-President's signature

Banner Financial Information System User Profile Form

Finance Information Systems privileges
Electronic Approvals privileges
For Requisition and Encumbrance Document entry
For inquiry on budget and accounting information

Banner Human Resource Information System User Profile Form

Banner Student Information System User Profile Form (not yet developed)

Student Information System privileges
Have your supervisor E-mail David Daniel, Computing Services, daniel6@marshall.edu requesting access to Banner forms you need and the type of access (query/view only or update).

Password Security

Access is a privilege granted to you; please use it responsibly.
Never share your password.
Never allow anyone to logon to or use your username.
Don't even share a password with your supervisor.
Avoid writing your password down.