Glossary of Terms

Banner: the name of the university-wide administrative systems database. All university processes happen in Banner. RaiderNet is the web-based representation of Banner; changes made in RaiderNet update Banner, and vice-versa.

CRN: stands for Course Reference Number. It is a five-digit code that is unique to every course section.

RaiderNet: RaiderNet is a tab within your Pipeline account. It allows students to access their academic and financial information, update their personal information, and register for classes.

Instructors use RaiderNet to manage their courses and submit grades. Employers and employees use RaiderNet to view wages and tax information. Alumni can also log in to RaiderNet to view their academic history, print unofficial transcripts, and request official transcripts.

To access RaiderNet go to the MTSU home page at http://www.mtsu.edu. Click on the PipelineMT link. To log into PipelineMT, the user must know his/her username (first part of MTSU email address) and password or go to http://www.mtsu.edu/changepw to retrieve this information or change your password. (See section on PipelineMT).

Permit override: approval given for a particular restriction for course registration, such as closed course, prerequisite, and class restriction errors. Academic Departments and academic advisors can give students permit overrides in Banner. This will allow a student to register for a course via RaiderNet without encountering a restriction.