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Locating a Course Reference Number (CRN)

A course reference number (CRN) is a 4- or 5-digit unique identifier assigned to every course. This number is used to identify courses and register for a specific course. Part-time faculty must also include this number when submitting requests for Safe & Sick and Emergency Instance time off in MyDay. The instructions below will help you locate and identify a course CRN in different university systems.

Locating the CRN in the Course Catalog

A CRN may be easily located from either the main catalog page or on a course's individual page. See instructions for both locations below.

From the Main Course Catalog

  1. Visit the course catalog at https://courses.newschool.edu/
  2. Use applicable filters to find a course or click on the course title to view more information.
  3. The CRN is listed under the third column, College/ School highlighted below.

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On a Course Page

  1. From the course catalog, click on the course title or Course Page icon (below) to open an individual course page. Course Page Icon.png
  2. The CRN is also listed under the course page under the Section.

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Locating the CRN in Canvas

Canvas is a web-based learning management system that makes it easy to host recorded lectures and facilitate instruction remotely, including course announcements, assignments, discussions, quizzes and exams, and grading. The CRN can be located in Canvas using the instructions below.

  1. Log in to Canvas at canvas.newschool.edu using your Single Sign On account information.
  2. From your Canvas Dashboard, click on a designated course and then click on Settings at the bottom of the navigation list on the left side of the page.
  3. The CRN is listed in the last section of the SIS ID field. As an example, if the course ID listed is 000000.NSSR.1111.22.33333, the last string of numbers (33333) is the CRN of this course.

Screenshot of Course Details tab showing the CRN as described above.

Locating the CRN in Starfish

Starfish is the student success and retention network at The New School. Its purpose is to keep the campus community engaged with students, and to contribute to students' success. Follow the steps below to locate a course CRN in Starfish.

  1. Log in to Starfish at starfish.newschool.edu using your Single Sign On account information.
  2. Click on Students > My Students
  3. From the My Students tab, click on the Connection dropdown to see your list of courses.
  4. Each course will display an ID number similar to the ID in Canvas above. The last set of numbers listed is the course CRN.

Screenshot of Starfish My Students Tab showing instructions as described above.

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