BisonHub Training Information for Students
Login to BisonHub via AccessHU
Students, faculty, and staff can access BisonHub via AccessHU. You can also use the link below to log in to BisonHub!
BisonHub Training Details
Students can access BisonHub training material in Canvas.
We encourage all students to download the BisonHub Quick Reference Guide now to get a head start on learning about BisonHub, the new virtual one-stop-shop for many Academic, Financial Aid, and Tuition payment actions.
Please remember: BisonHub replaced Bison Web.
Provided below is more training information including direct links to get information and access support. Note, the timelines are subject to change based on the progress of the project.
Want quick access to the most important BisonHub content? Access the BisonHub Student Help Index!
BISONHUB FOR STUDENTS On demand content for students in Canvas | |||
Open NOW! | ongoing | ||
Topic | Questions | Resources | Contact |
| I can’t login, what should I do? | Video - How to login to BisonHub Demo Job Aid - How to login to BisonHub | Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) Email: huhelpdesk@howard.edu Phone: 202-806-2020 |
Navigation | How do I Navigate BisonHub? | Video - Student Home Page & Student Profile QRG - Student Profile Overview | Contact your specific Academic Advisor |
First Steps | What are my first steps in BisonHub? | Video - Configure Search Job Aid - Configure Search Job Aid - My Tasks Process Flow | |
New Student Onboarding | New Students – What do I need to do for Onboarding? | Video - New Student Onboarding Demo | |
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Register for Classes | |||
Topic | Questions | Resources | Contact |
Holds
| I have a hold, what should I do? | Video - Holds on Student Record Job Aid - Holds on Student Record | Contact office listed for the Hold |
Undergrad Registration
| What do I need to do before registering for classes? | Video - Create Saved Schedule Video - View & Update Saved Schedule Job Aid - Create, View & Update Saved Schedule | Note: If functionality is limited in mobile, try logging into BisonHub via AccessHU
Contact your specific Academic Advisor |
How do I see course availability? | Video - Find Course Sections Video - View Course Section Details Job Aid - View Course Section Details | Contact your specific Academic Advisor | |
How do I register or update my registration? | Video - Register from Academic Plan Video - Register from Find Course Sections Video - Register from Saved Schedule Video - Registration Restrictions Job Aid - Waitlist | ||
I can’t register for a course I need? | Video - Troubleshoot Registration | ||
How do I drop or withdraw from a course? | Video - Drop Courses Job Aid - Withdraw from or Drop Courses | Office of the Registrar Email: registrar@howard.edu Phone: 202-806-2705 | |
What do I need to do before registering for classes? I started after Fall 2023 | |||
What do I need to do before registering for classes? I started before Fall 2023 | |||
Graduate Registration | What do I need to do before registering for classes? | Video - Create, View & Update Saved Schedule Job Aid - Create, View & Update Saved Schedule | Note: If functionality is limited in mobile, try logging into BisonHub via AccessHU
Contact your specific Academic Advisor |
How do I see course availability? | Video - View Course Section Details Video - Find Course Sections Job Aid - View Course Section Details | ||
How do I Register or Update my Registration? | Video - Register from Find Course Sections Video - Register from Saved Schedule Video - Registration Restrictions Job Aid - Self-Registration for Courses (Grad & Prof self-reg) Job Aid - Waitlist | ||
Personal Information Updates | |||
Topic | Questions | Resources | Contact |
Personal Information Updates | How do I update my profile? | Office of the Registrar Email: registrar@howard.edu Phone: 202-806-2705 | |
How do I update my address? | |||
How do I change my Legal Name? | Job Aid - Change Legal Name | ||
Third Party Access
| How do I grant permission for my parent or guardian to access my records or make payments? | Video – Step 1 - Update Contact & Third-Party Information Video – Step 2 - Manage Third-Party Permissions Job Aid - Manage Third-Party (FERPA) Permission | |
Both an Employee & Student | I’m an employee and a student, what do I need to know? | Job Aid - Tuition Remission Job Aid - Switching between Employee and Student Profiles (for student employees only) | Tuition Remission is managed by Human Resources: https://hr.howard.edu/working-hu/tuition-benefits
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Academics | |||
Questions | Resources | Contact | |
Academic Information | How do I review my academic information? | Video - Academics Hub QRG - Academics Hub Video – Student Profile - Academics Tab QRG – Student Profile - Academics Tab | Office of the Registrar Email: registrar@howard.edu Phone: 202-806-2705 |
How do I know what the requirements are for my major? | Video - View My Academic Progress Job Aid - Academic Progress Report | Contact your specific Academic Advisor | |
Changing Major or Minor
| How do I change my program of study? | Video - Add, Change, or Remove Program of Study Job Aid - Add, Change, or Remove Program of Study | Contact your specific Academic Advisor |
I’m thinking about changing my major, how will courses I have taken count towards this major? | Video - Evaluate Academic Requirements for Major/Minor Change Job Aid - Evaluate Academic Requirements for Major/Minor Change | ||
Unofficial Transcripts | How do I view my unofficial transcript? | Video - Generate Unofficial Transcript Job Aid - Generate Unofficial Transcript | Office of the Registrar Email: registrar@howard.edu Phone: 202-806-2705 |
Withdrawal from University | How do I withdraw from Howard University? | Video - Request Institutional Withdraw | |
Finances | |||
Topic | Questions | Resources | Contact |
Holds
| I have a hold, what should I do? | Video - Holds on Student Record Job Aid - Holds on Student Record | Contact office listed for the Hold |
Financial Aid | How do I view my financial aid and my bill? | Video - Financials Hub QRG - Financials Hub |
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What financial aid do I receive? | Video - Navigate Financial Aid Package Job Aid - Financial Aid Award and Action Items | Note: If functionality is limited in mobile, try logging into BisonHub via AccessHU
Financial Aid Office - Grants, Scholarships, Loans Email: finaid@howard.edu Contact: financialservices.howard.edu/contact
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How do I accept my financial aid? | Video - Accept and Decline Award | ||
How do I complete my financial aid action items? | Video - Complete Financial Aid Action Items Job Aid - Complete Inceptia Verification | ||
Student Financials | How do I view my balance due now? | Video - View Due Now and Full Balance | Note: If functionality is limited in mobile, try logging into BisonHub via AccessHU
Bursar’s Office (Tuition and Fees) Email: bursarhelp@howard.edu Phone: 855-490-2875
How to Make Payments | Howard University | Student Financial Services
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How do I make a payment? | |||
How do I set up Direct Deposit (payment elections)? | |||
How do I view and print my statement? | |||
Can I view and print my 1098T? | |||
Can someone else complete a payment in ePay for me? | |||
Mobile | |||
Topic | Questions | Resources | Contact |
Mobile Access | I want to use my phone to access BisonHub, what do I do? | Video - BisonHub Mobile Device Access Job Aid - Access BisonHub Mobile | Note: If functionality is limited in mobile, try logging into BisonHub via AccessHU |
