Thank you for registering at Northern! There are several steps you'll need to take prior to your first day of class. Please read the information below to be prepared!

Set up your Wolves Account

If you already have access to your Wolves account, please skip to Attendance Confirmation.

Your Wolves account will be used to log into everything at Northern, including D2L, Gmail, Self Service Banner, and more. Your account will be available within two business days after you have received your registration confirmation email.

Your Wolves account (email) will be sent via e-mail to the secondary email address we have on file for you. If you are unable to set up your Wolves account, please contact the Technology Support Desk at help@northern.edu or 605-626-2283. 

  1. Click on the myNSU link at the top of this page.
  2. Click on the Reset Password button under Northern/Wolves Account 
  3. Click Start Here under First-Time Access and follow the prompts on the screen.
  4. Once you have set your password return to the New Account and Password Reset page
  5. Click Register or Change Info under Register or Change and follow the prompts to finalize a method of verification (phone, email, or security questions). 

Secure your Account

Northern and the SD Board of Regents requires the use of Cisco DUO multi-factor authentication. This application helps prevent account compromises by providing an extra layer of security for your Wolves account. 

  1. From a computer, go to https://northern.edu/duo to register.
  2. Log on using your Wolves account to set up DUO and follow the on-screen prompts.
  3. If you do not have a smart phone or tablet, please call the Help Desk at 605-626-2283 for temporary access to DUO. 

You can find additional information about setting up your Wolves account and DUO by viewing our knowledgebase article. 

Attendance Confirmation

It is very important that you confirm your attendance each semester. To confirm your attendance:

  1. Click on the myNSU link at the top of this page and then click Ellucian Experience.
  2. Once you are logged in to Ellucian Experience, navigate to the Student page using the hamburger menu in the top left corner.
  3. Click on the Registration Terms & Conditions button in the Attendance Confirmation card.
  4. If you have other pending action items, please close out of the attendance confirmation tab and complete those remaining items.

If you continue to encounter issues, please visit https://banext.sdbor.edu/BannerExtensibility/customPage/page/CurrentActionItems?mepCode=BOR 

Self Service Banner

Self Service Banner allows you to view your schedule, grades, transcript, student account and financial aid information. To verify your current course registration(s) or to make changes:

  1. Click on the myNSU link at the top of this page and log on to Ellucian Experience.
  2. Once you are logged in to Ellucian Experience, navigate to the Student page using the hamburger menu in the top left corner.
  3. Click the View Your Profile button to access Self Service Banner.
  4. From SSB, you can:
    1. Change your student profile information;
    2. Access DegreeWorks;
    3. View your grades (final);
    4. View your registration for classes (register, add, drop, etc.)
    5. View your academic history
    6. Verify your enrollment

Pay your Tuition

NSU does not send paper billing. All students should access their bill and pay through SDePay.

  1. Click on the myNSU link at the top of this page and log on to Ellucian Experience. 
  2. Click on Payments on the My Bill card.
  3. Please note there is a 2.85 percent service fee for using credit or debit cards. No fee is assessed for using your bank account with routing number.

If you are unable to pay online, please mail a check to the NSU Finance Office at the address below:

     NSU Finance Office
     1200 S. Jay St.
     Aberdeen, SD 57401

Order Textbooks

Northern's bookstore operates fully online. Physical textbooks will be delivered by mail, while eBooks and other digital materials can be accessed immediately.

For a personalized list of your course(s) and the required materials, please log in to the online bookstore using your Wolves account. If your course has First-Day Access materials (that are included in the tuition cost), they will be listed here. You can also use the search box in the upper-right corner to search for your course(s) and purchase textbooks without logging in. 

eBooks and other digital materials will be sent to your Wolves email. You can also access them via the eLibrary (on the bookstore site) or the Online Bookstore and eLibrary links in each D2L course.   

Access Course Materials in D2L

Your course materials, syllabus, assessments, grades, and more can be accessed through D2L, Northern's learning management system. Each course you take at Northern will have a course site available in D2L before the start date, typically within a few days prior to the course start date. 

  1. From the Northern website, locate the Desire2Learn (D2L) link at the bottom of the page or go directly to D2L.
  2. Log on using your Wolves account.

Technical Support

NSU Technology Services provides instructions for D2L, DUO and many other topics in our Knowledge Base. You may also contact the Help Desk at 605-626-2283 or help@northern.edu for additional technical support.

If you experience issues with any of the technologies Northern provides, please visit https://support.northern.edu and submit a ticket or call/email as shown above. 

Not Returning to Northern

If you are no longer planning to attend NSU this semester, please complete this exit form. You will NOT be removed for your classes, will still owe a bill and may receive failing grades if you do not complete this form.

Contact the Registrar's Office (records@northern.edu or 605-626-2012) or your advisor if you have questions about this process. 

 

 

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