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WebSTAC (Student Access System) Instructions
Washington University students have access to certain
academic and billing information via the Student Access (WEBSTAC)
system. In addition, there is the capability to update limited data
fields, like addresses and phone numbers.
Use WEBSTAC this week to change your PIN to a more memorable number,
if you prefer, and, to enter address/phone or any directory information
restrictions. Address (including email) and telephone number information
must be entered during this orientation week so that you can receive
communication from the Medical School administration. It is important,
as well, that you guarantee your parent/guardian information is correct,
so we will have an alternate method of contacting you or a party to
contact in case of emergency.
SYSTEM ACCESS
A station in room 100 of McDonnell Sciences Building is available
for WEBSTAC access. There is no printer capability at this site.
PC's in the Medical School Library may also be used for access to
WEBSTAC.
On your personal computer go directly to https://acadinfo.wustl.edu/
or go to the homepage for Washington University School of Medicine:
http://medschool.wustl.edu/. Then click on "For Students"
and then on "WEBSTAC and Course Listings".
Computer access is available for all medical and allied health program
students at each of these sites:
Heath Administration, 4547 Clayton
Occupational Therapy, 4444 Forest Park
Physical Therapy, 4444 Forest Park, 1st floor
Becker Medical Library, 6th Floor
24 hour Student Computing Lab, 277 McDonnell Sciences Building
INFORMATION ON WEBSTAC
Here is a list of WEBSTAC menu options available for medical and
graduate allied program student use. Some of the items available are
intended for undergraduate student use only, and therefore, are not
included in this list.
*Prints in a formal report format with institution name, document
title and date for student use
A discussion of each item above appears later in this brochure under
DETAILS.
Certain screens within the record system will require your input
of semester codes. These codes are formatted by year for Medical students
and by semester for allied health program or other students. Year
entries are formatted as YR01 (Fall 2001 and Spring 2002); Semester
entries are formatted as FL01 (Fall 2001) or SP02 (Spring 2002).
ABOUT YOUR PIN NUMBER
To gain entry to the private record functions on the WEBSTAC system,
you must enter your student identification number and a four-digit
personal identification number (PIN) number. Your Student Identification
Number (SIDN) is your Social Security Number or, in some cases, a
nine-digit assigned student number.
You should NEVER release your SIDN or PIN to any other individual.
These numbers control on-line access to your private record information,
including grades and account data. Divulging your access numbers undermines
the security of such private data and is prohibited the the Confidentiality
Nondisclosure Agreement you signed with the School of Medicine.
New students are advised of their assigned PIN numbers during orientation.
You can verify your SIDN and PIN at your program office or the Medical
School Registrar's Office. Because of the confidentiality of these
numbers, you must present a valid picture ID, such as Washington University
Student ID card or a drivers license.
NAVIGATING IN WEBSTAC
Public Information
Once you are at the initial WEBSTAC screen, you will notice a black
and white menu to the left. This menu is used to select Course Listings
information. Once you select the Course Listings option by clicking
on it, an expanded menu will appear. The All Courses choice allows
you to view a historic listing of all courses ever offered at the
School of Medicine. The Courses by Semester choice permits you to
view a list of courses offered during a particular semester or school
year at the medical school.
Private Record Access
At the intial WEBSTAC screen, you can alternately input your Student
ID (without hyphens) and PIN numbers to access any of your private
record information. To maintain the confidentiality of your PIN, it
will not appear when typed.
It is important that you enter both your Student ID and PIN numbers
correctly. After 5 incorrect entries, you will be denied further system
access for the day. This additional system precaution assumes that
with 5 failed attempts someone other than you is attempting to access
your account.
Please be aware that the WEBSTAC system menu will also be your exit
point from the system. If you are using a public access terminal,
you should always quit the system using the LOGOUT icon. This will
guarantee that the next user will not have access to your record.
Help Is Available
There is an extended help facility available in WEBSTAC. If you have
any questions about system/screen data or the policies covering WEBSTAC,
click on the WEBSTAC INSTRUCTIONS icon on the Medical School web page
before entering the system or USING THE NEW WEBSTAC once you enter
the system.
DETAILS OF WEBSTAC ITEMS
- View Account Balance...
Check your financial student account, including tuition, parking
fees, payments made, etc.
- Class Schedule…
View current courses with times/buildings/ rooms if building/room
data is catalogued on the system.
- View Grades...View course and grade data by semester/year or
select "ALL" for your total record. If you choose to view
the current semester/year only, you can use the "back"
button to select the earlier years.
Use applicable codes for year or semester needed: YR01 for medical
students, FL01 or SP02 for other graduate program students.
- Student Record Printout…
A summary of all your record information contained on WEBSTAC. View/print
all course and grade data by semester and year. All address information
is printed as well.
- Address...
Change address and/or phone number listings. Restrict or exclude
this information from on-line directories and the Ternion. Address
changes and restrictions must be entered by August 28 each year
for the information to be reflected in campus directories.
- Email Address...
View and change your email address listing and specify whether it
should be released to the public.
- Information Restrictions...
Restrict the publication and distribution of record information,
including addresses and phone numbers. You may exclude yourself
from appearing in the Ternion, the fall directory, if you restrict
information by August 28. You may also restrict individual items,
including local, home and email addresses/phones, division, and
year of graduation. Restriction of items also affects their appearance
in any on-line campus directories.
For details regarding directory information definition and the University
policy related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
of 1974, please refer to the HELP screen under "Information
Restrictions".
- Change PIN Number...
Change your assigned PIN number to another four-digit number that
you will more easily remember.
- Course Listings…see a list of courses offered by school,
department, and level.
First year medical students can view the Selective courses being
offered for the current academic year. First year selectives are
available at YR01, M04 department.
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