Registration Information

Semester System

The academic year is divided into two semesters and summer sessions. The Fall and Spring semester offers sixteen (16) weeks of instruction. The Summer instructional terms are provided either in an eleven (11) week session or two five and one-half (5 1/2) week sessions. Consult the Schedule of Classes for particular scheduling information.

Semester Hour Credit

Each course listed in the catalog and class schedule is followed by a notation on the number of semester hours it earns. Normally, the number of semester hours earned is based on the number of class, laboratory or shop hours spent under the supervision of the course instructor per week for the semester. Usually one semester hour credit is given for each lecture hour of class per week, for each two hours of laboratory work per week, or for each three hours of shop or manipulative laboratory per week. (A class hour is usually defined as 50 minutes of instruction.) Exceptions may be made in cases where specific classification is not feasible.

Course Load

Maximum course loads for which students may enroll are as follows:

Fall and/or Spring Semester(s) - Eighteen (18) credit hours except when program requirements determine otherwise.

Summer Term - Thirteen (13) credit hours except when program requirements determine otherwise.

Any exception must be approved by the Dean of Student Development.

Procedures for Registering for Classes

Step 1. Advisement & Scheduling - Faculty advise students concerning course schedule and sign registration cards.

Step 2. Schedule Input - Students’ schedules will be input into the computers.

Step 3. Registration Receipt Form - Students must pick up their schedule/receipt form.

Step 4. Payment of Tuition Fees - Business Office - All students pay tuition and fees.

Note: Students receiving Financial Aid, Veterans' Benefits or Financial Sponsorship must complete Steps 1-4.

Preregistration

Pre-registration provides an opportunity for currently enrolled students to select early the classes they need to take for the next academic session. Currently enrolled students are allowed and encouraged to pre-register at designated times.

Drop/Add/Late Registration

Drop/add/late registration will allow students to drop or add or register late during the times specified in each semester's Schedule of Classes.

Auditing Courses

Students who wish to audit courses must register for the audit by following the regular registration procedures and indicating in writing on an audit form which course(s) they are auditing. Auditing students receive no credit and are not required to participate in class discussion or take tests. Fees for audit courses are the same as those taken for credit. Changes from audit to credit or credit to audit may only be done during registration and drop/add periods. Students should be aware that Financial Aid of Veteran benefits do not pay for audit courses.

Withdrawal

Students desiring to withdraw from school must contact the Admissions and Records Office to obtain the necessary forms and procedures for official withdrawal. Students who stop attending a class without officially withdrawing will receive a NC (No Credit), which is computed as a failing grade.

Students who withdraw from a course(s) within the first 30% of class hours will receive a grade of W which will not be computed in the GPA (Grade Point Average). Students who withdraw from a course(s) after this period must receive a grade of WP (Withdraw Passing) or WF (Withdraw Failing) as determined by the course instructor. A WP will not be computed in the GPA whereas a WF will be computed as a failing grade.

Students who withdraw from classes may be eligible for a tuition refund. See Refund Policy under the Expenses section of this handbook.

Students who withdraw after the twelfth week of classes must obtain permission in writing from the course instructor and the Dean of Student Development. Permission will be granted for extenuating circumstances only.

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