KU Database  

-         All typing is done in uppercase (all caps).

-         Only use the mouse to open/close the KU Database.

-         Use TAB key to move from field to field within the KU Database.

-         When logging on, if your password does not work or you tried more than 3 times within 30 minutes, call the Help Center at 31511 to have your password reset or your station unlocked.

-         Your password is good for only 30 days.  You will be reminded when its time to change your password.  After 30 days, your password is expired and has to be reset.

-         At the beginning of every term, when you log in, you will get the FERPA (Rights and Privacy Act) screen.  This must be filled out to continue.

-         After logging on, every screen must start with a transaction code (trancode) typed in the upper left corner (or HOME position) of the screen.  The HOME key places the cursor in the home position.

-         All trancodes are 6 characters or less.  If the trancode is 5 characters or less, you must press the spacebar before typing anything following the trancode.  Ex.  DSS JONES

Trancodes to remember:

MYTRAN – Alphabetical list of trancodes you have access to.
MYDESC – One line description of trancodes you have access to.
HELP – Used to get online help for any trancode. Ex. HELP DSS

Keys to remember:

TAB – to jump cursor to different fields on a screen
HOME – to jump cursor to upper left corner of window
Transmit – to send information typed on the screen
PC Users: Big (+) key on right side of keyboard.
MAC Users: ENTER key on right side of keyboard

To print a screen:

PC Users: press F12
MAC Users: press Apple and P keys at the same time, then Return

To Log in:

1. PC Users: Double Click on the KU Database icon in your Kutztown folder
   MAC Users: Double Click on the KU icon in your Connections folder

2. On the WELCOME screen,
   *  type in your usercode
   *  press the TAB key
   *  type your password
   *  Transmit
   If at this point you get the FERPA screen, just press the TAB key until the cursor is at the red triangles at the bottom of the screen.  Type an ‘X’ and transmit.

3. You should now be at the main screen that says HELLO.  At this point you can proceed with any trancodes.

To change your password:

1. Type PASCNG and transmit.

2. When the screen appears, press TAB three times.  Type your current password.

3. Press TAB and type a new password.  Passwords have to be at least 6 characters long and contain at least one number.

4. Press TAB and type your new password again.

5. Press the HOME key and transmit.  You should get a message that your password has been changed and will be effective the next time you log on.

To do grades:

1. Type ?ON PROFS and transmit.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter grades.  Keep in mind, when entering grades and you are finished with a screen, all the commands are at the bottom of the screen for your next step.  Just tab down (if your cursor is not already there) and press the letter for your next step and transmit.