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GSW students have access to Banner Web!!!

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Instructions on how to Login to RAIN are available at the following locations:

Instructions to Login to RAIN:

1. Go to the GSW homepage at http://www.gsw.edu/.  Click On RAIN.

2. At the RAIN main menu, select the Secured Access Login option from the drop-down menu.

3. Enter your User ID and PIN. Click on Login.
   (Your USER ID is your gswID#.  However, for a limited time, students may continue use their social security number for the USER ID.)
   (Your PIN MUST be a six-digit number.)

   The first time you Login, your PIN will be set to the six digits of your birthday.

   For example:	Your birthday is April 18, 1980
   	Your PIN would be 041880

4. The next screen will require Login Verification Security Question and Answer.

5. Follow the directions and enter a question to which only you would know the answer. Then, type the answer. Click on Submit.

   The first time you Login, you will be notified that your PIN has expired. Re-enter the original PIN [the six digits of your birth date]. Next, create your own PIN. Remember, the PIN MUST be six numeral digits. Then, re-enter your new PIN and Click on Login.

   On subsequent visits to the web, you will simply re-enter the new PIN you created. Your PIN may be changed at a later date. If you forget your PIN, simply click on the FORGOT PIN button. You will be prompted to provide the answer to your security question. Once you are logged into RAIN, you must provide a new PIN to be used for future logins.

6. The Terms of Usage page will appear the first time you use the Student Web. READ THIS PAGE CAREFULLY. If you agree to the terms, Click Continue. If not, exit.

7. If you choose to continue, you will have two menus to select from:

   • Student and Financial Aid Menu
   • Personal Information

   If you view personal information that is incorrect, contact the Registrar's Office in person.

Logout Instructions:

To ensure privacy and security of your student records, Click on the EXIT button at the top of the web page. Completely LOGOUT of RAIN and also close the web browser.