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Search/Match Tip Sheet

Step 1

Navigate to the Search/Match page via one of the following paths:

  • Administrator Homepage > Classic Home tile > Main Menu > Campus Community > Personal Information > Search/Match
  • Administrator Homepage > Classic Home tile > Main Menu > Campus Community > Personal Information (Student) > Search/Match
  • Administrator Homepage > Classic Home tile > Main Menu > Student Admissions > Application Entry > Search/Match

The Search/Match "Find an Existing Value" page appears.

A screenshot of the search match find an existing value screen

Step 2

We recommend setting up a saved search via the Save Search Criteria link that appears once the search button has been clicked.
The search criteria you use should be the following.

  • Search Type: Person
  • Search Parameter: NW_ADMISSIONS

Click Search to go to the “Search Criteria”. This will display the results at the bottom of the page where the arrow to the right of NW_ADMISSIONS can be clicked to move to the next step.

A screenshot of the find existing value search with results displayed

Step 3

Select Search Result Code NW_SM_RESULTS.

Step 4

Enter as many search criteria as you are able, tabbing out of each field as you go. Unlike a Google search, adding information in all of the fields does NOT limit your search —adding more values will expand your search and be more effective.

A screenshot of the search page with the following information marked onto the image: To make sure SES searches on all combinations of all values, click Search at the top of the page and not the search at the bottom of the page. For gender, use capitol F or M.

Step 5

Your search results appear in a new page. If there are many results, click on View All. If you think a result matches your applicant/student, highlight the EmplID and copy it (either by right - clicking or by going to your browser’s Edit menu). You can paste this Empl ID later in the appropriate field.

A screenshot of the Search results page. The image has been marked with a box that shows a button can be used to show all columns of results and that the detail link can provide more information