PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENERIMAAN PESERTA DIDIK BARU ONLINE BERBASIS WEB DENGAN PHP DAN MYSQL MELALUI PENDEKATAN WATERFALL

Abstract

Manual procedures in the New Student Admission (PPDB) process often lead to issues such as inconsistent record-keeping, difficulties in document validation, and limited access to admission information. To overcome these challenges, this study develops a web-based PPDB information system using PHP and MySQL and adopts the Waterfall development approach to ensure structured and sequential implementation. The system integrates core functionalities including online registration, document uploads, administrative verification, and real-time admission result checking through an identification number generated by the system. System evaluation was carried out using Black Box Testing to verify functional accuracy without examining internal code behavior. The evaluation confirms that each module works properly according to the predefined requirements. The proposed system provides a more streamlined admission workflow, increases data accuracy, and improves accessibility for both educational institutions and prospective students.