Web Advisor Instructions For Gateway Technical College

Web Advisor Instructions Gateway Technical College By: Chad Hensiak
1December 10, 2014
How to search for classes using WebAdvisor
Introduction
Welcome to Gateway Technical College. Getting started can seem confusing at times. In this tutorial,
you will learn how to search for classes using Gateway’s WebAdvisor and to use the tools it provides to
filter your class selections to start getting your schedule ready for the new school year.
Background
The WebAdvisor can tell you when classes are available, if there are still openings, and find course
numbers for you with practically just the click of a mouse. Many features will help you filter class
selections based on your needs. Just follow this systematic tutorial and you will be well on your way to
getting your class schedule started.
Things you will need before starting your search
• A computer with internet access
• The Professional Communications course requirements sheet
NOTE: If you do not already have the course, requirements follow the steps on pages two and three of
this tutorial. If you already have a copy of the professional communications course requirements, you
may skip to page four.

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First, you will need to get your Professional Communications course requirements. Your course
requirements are available by following the next steps at www.gtc.edu.
Finding your course requirements list
First, open the PROGRAMS OF STUDY tab and select ASSOCIATE DEGREES.
Now scroll down until you see Professional Communications then select it.

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You should now be on the following web page. To open a copy of the course requirements for the
Professional Communications Program, just click the link as shown below.
Here you can click on the link to save a copy of the course requirements for the Professional
Communications Program.
After clicking on the link above you will be able to view and save a copy of the following PDF.
Click here to save a copy of the course requirements PDF on your computer for later reference. You will
need the course numbers on this sheet for later steps in this tutorial.

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Once you have a copy of the course requirements, you can move on to the following systematic
instructions to walk you through the process of searching for classes on Gateway’s WebAdvisor.
If at any time, you need assistance you may contact Student Enrollment Services at 262-741-8300.
WebAdvisor link on Gateway Homepage
Step 1
Log onto www.gtc.edu
by typing it into your
browser or, by clicking
on the supplied link in
this text box
Step 2
Click on the
WebAdvisor link

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If steps one and two were completed correctly, you should see the following web page.
Log in Tab on Main Menu
Step 3
Click on the tab labeled
Log In

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NOTE: For the following steps, you will need your student ID number and password. If you do not know
your student ID number and password, please contact Student Enrollment Services at 262-741-8300.
After completing step 3, you should see the following web page. Now complete steps 4, 5, and 6.
Student Log in Screen
Step 5
Enter your password
in this box
Step 4
Enter your Student ID
number in this box
Step 6
Click the Submit
button

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Now, you should be logged in and ready to complete step 7.
Student Main Menu
Step 7
Click on the Students box

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You should now be on the following web page viewing your student menu.
From this menu, you will complete step 8.
Student Menu
Step 8
Click on the Search for Sections
link

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You should now be on the following web page.
Search for Sections Page
Note: Before completing the next steps of this tutorial, please become familiar with the explanations of
the search for sections features on page ten of this tutorial.

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Explanations of the search for sections Filters
A. This drop down arrow filters your class search by semester.
B. This drop down arrow allows you to view all classes or to view only classes with openings available.
C. In this box, you can search for classes by typing a keyword or part of a word like: Psychology or Psych.
D. This drop down arrow allows you to search for classes by department like accounting or welding.
E. If you already know what your course number is, you may enter it here to search for availability.
F. Check the box(s) to select the day(s) you would prefer to take your class and see if they are available
on those days.
G. Use this drop down arrow to see if your classes are available at the campus where you prefer.
H. Now, when you click SUBMIT the search results shown are based on the filters you have selected.
A B
C
D
E
F
G
H

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Filtering Search by Semester
Once you have become familiar with the options outlined on page ten, you can complete the following
steps to search for classes in the Professional Communications program.
We will be looking for classes that will be available in the spring 2015 semester.
Step 9
Open the drop down tab to view the semester options.
We will be selecting the 2015 spring semester.

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Filtering to search for Courses with Availability only
Step 10
Open this drop down arrow and select List Only Open Sections

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Entering Course Number(s)
Step 11
Referring back to the course
requirements document saved earlier;
enter the class number for the
Computers for Professionals class. As you
can see above 103-143 typed into the
course number box.

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Selecting Days of the Week
Step 12
Check the boxes to select the days you
would prefer to take the course. I have
selected Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday as shown above.

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Filtering with Campus Selection
Step 13
Open the Location drop down tab
and select the campus you wish to
take the course at. I have selected
the Elkhorn Campus.
Step 14
Click the SUBMIT button to view the
courses that are available based on
the filters we have selected in the
previous steps.

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Understanding Section the Selection Results Page
If all has gone well with the previous steps, you will see a list entitled “Section Selection Results” that
looks like the one below.
Your list may be different depending on the filters you have selected. Please familiarize yourself with
the items labeled in the Section Selection Results screen below and be sure to write down any
information you may need. Once you click the OK button at the bottom of the screen, you will return to
the Search for Sections screen and you will have to start all over.
This column
displays a list of
complete course
numbers.
This column
displays what day
the courses are.
This column
displays the
start and end
dates of the
course.
This column
displays the cost
to take the course.
NOTE: This cost
does not include
the cost of books
or other supplies.
This column
displays how
many seats are
available in the
course.
This column
displays the
start and end
time of the
course.
This column
displays the name
of the course
instructor and has
a link to view the
book used in the
course.

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Now that you understand how to effectively filter and search for classes in the Professional
Communications program using WebAdvisor, the next steps are to:
Make a list of the classes you have decided to take.
Double-check the times and days to be certain there are no schedule conflicts.
Register for classes.
Note: If this is the first time, you are registering for classes you must register in person at one of the
following campus locations. Click on addresses to open Google Map Link.
Racine 1001 South Main Street, Racine, WI 53403
Kenosha 3520 - 30th
Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144
Elkhorn Campus 400 County Road H, Elkhorn, WI 53121
If you have already registered for prior classes in person, you may complete your registration online
from your Students Main Menu as shown below.
Furthering your education is the right decision.
Welcome to Gateway Technical College.
Click the second link from the top called
Register for Sections to complete the
online registration process.

Web Advisor Instructions For Gateway Technical College

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