Term/Semester Code Examples
The following examples show how terms are identified in New SIS at MCCCD:
|
Semester |
Old Legacy SIS Term Number |
New SIS |
| 2006 SPRING |
20062 |
4062 |
| 2006 SUMMER I |
20064 |
4064 |
| 2006 SUMMER II |
20065 |
4065 |
| 2006 FALL |
20066 |
4066 |
| 2007 SPRING |
20072 |
4072 |
| 2007 SUMMER I |
20074 |
4074 |
| 2007 SUMMER II |
20075 |
4075 |
| 2007 FALL |
20076 |
4076 |
| 2008 SPRING |
20082 |
4082 |
| 2008 SUMMER I |
20084 |
4084 |
| 2008 SUMMER II |
20085 |
4085 |
| 2008 FALL |
20086 |
4086 |
| 2009 SPRING |
20092 |
4092 |
Terms at MCCD
Numbering Terms at MCCD – Within the new Student Information System, the word “term” refers to a specific semester for student enrollment. It is a high level key, used to define the search for a particular record. The four-digit numerical scheme replaces the five-digit semester used in the Legacy system. The naming convention for the term is designed to be somewhat intuitive to the user as outlined below.
|
Character
|
Represents |
Value(s) |
|
1st Digit |
Century |
3 = 1900 to 1999
4 = 2000 and beyond
|
|
2nd/3rd Digit
|
Calendar Year |
Last two digits of year
|
|
4th Digit |
Term (semester) |
2 = Spring
4 = Summer I
5 = Summer II
6 = Fall
9 = Skill Center |
For example, Term 4076 is Fall semester, 2007. The term/semester code for historical data converted from Legacy prior to 2000 will begin with the number 3. The Lookup located to the right of the term field allows the user to search for the appropriate semester. The results will display the term number and description.
