When do I select courses?
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Course selection usually takes place at the end of September (for
spring semester courses) and at the end of February (for fall semester
courses). A few days prior to course selection, you will receive information
in your University mailbox from the Student Administrative Services
about the dates, time, and location of course selection.
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How do I select a course(s)?
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In consultation with your academic advisor, you are responsible for
being properly assigned your course(s) at the beginning of each semester.
This is done by completing the "bubble form" and returning it to the
Student Administration Services during Course Selection. They will
then collate all the student requests and assign you to the course(s)
you have selected.
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How do I know if I am "properly or officially registered?"
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Being "properly registered" means that you have signed up for the
courses you need, have taken care of your financial obligations, have
been financially cleared, and have completed an insurance card for
medical/health purposes with the Student Administrative Services.
Upon satisfying these requirements, you will receive a "stamped clearance
card" which is presented to the Student Administrative Services on
the date and at the time specified by the Student Administrative Services.
Any student who has not submitted this signed Registration Card by
the end of Registration Week will be officially "dropped" from the
Student Administration Services record of active students.
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What if I am not "cleared"?
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If you are not cleared, you must go to the Student Administrative
Services Office.
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What happens if I am dropped or have been withdrawn from the University?
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Being dropped from the University means that you no longer are included
on class lists and all your other privileges including housing and
dining services have been terminated. Students who have been "officially"
dropped or withdrawn from the University, and wish to continue must
apply for or readmission through the Student Administrative Services
Office and request to be readmitted.
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Where do I go if I want to drop a course?
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First, talk to your academic advisor to make certain you know the
impact on your schedule. You may be dropping a prerequisite for a
later requirement or you may be placing yourself in financial difficulties
if you drop below the full-time (12 hours) status. Any course(s) dropped
after that date will require a request for exception which must be
obtained through the Dean of Academic Affairs or through your department.
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Will this drop appear on my academic record?
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Yes! You may drop a course during the first two calendar weeks of
classes without a drop notation made on transcript. If you drop it
later in the semester, it will appear on your transcript. Even if
you repeat the course later, this drop remains on your transcript.
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Where do I go if I want to add a course?
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You must meet first with your academic advisor. You may add a course
any time during the first two weeks of classes. You must take the
completed add/drop form to SAS. Only under extreme situations may
you add a course after this two-week period.
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What does it mean to "overload" in a semester?
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To "overload" means you are enrolled for or are carrying an overload
of more than three hours above the prescribed curriculum listed in
the catalog. This will require written approval by your academic advisor
or department chair. Also note that you will be required to pay an
additional fee for every credit hour over 19 hours in any one semester.
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What does it mean to be full-time student?
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You must be registered and enrolled for at least 12 hours to be considered
a full-time student. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least
9 hours to be considered full-time.
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What does it mean to be a part-time student?
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If you are registered or enrolled for less than 12 hours you will
be considered a part-time student.
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Will my financial assistance be affected if I am part-time?
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Yes. You should contact the Student Administrative Services Office
if you are considering part-time enrollment, or if you are considering
dropping a course(s) which may place you in part-time status.