FIRST YEAR and TRANSFER STUDENT REGISTRATION
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 & 29, 2009
Thursday
10:30-12:00 Group Advising sessions
Meet
in small groups with your academic adviser to discuss academic program
requirements and opportunities for study in the first year and to schedule an
individual advising session.
Meet
one-on-one with your academic adviser to review your academic history and
interests and to develop a program of study for the fall term.
Faculty advisers will be in their offices for additional
meetings to review course selection for the fall term.
10:45-12:30 Course consultation
Faculty
will be available in classrooms to meet with students who have questions about
courses or programs.
1:30-3:30 Registration for the fall 2009 semester
Faculty
will be available in classrooms to sign registration cards.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, COURSES CARRY FOUR
CREDITS.
A “regular” course load is 16 credits (four 4-credit
courses, or the equivalent) per semester. First-year and transfer students may
register for no more than 18 credits.
Returning students with a B average or better may petition to enroll in
more than 18 credits. There is an additional charge for every credit over 20.
Contact Students Accounts concerning charges for auditing classes.
COURSE
LEVEL DESIGNATIONS:
100 level courses
Most 100 level courses
are open to all students without prerequisite. However, some of these courses
do require some background in the subject or, in the case of introductory
photography, writing, and studio art courses, the submission of a portfolio. Check individual course descriptions for
details.
200 level courses
Many 200 level courses
are also open to all students without prerequisite. However, in some programs
there are strict prerequisites, and the courses are only open to students with
Sophomore standing or higher. Check
individual course descriptions for details.
300 and 400 level courses
Most 300 and 400 level
courses have stated pre-requisites, and are open only to students who have a
background in the subject. The classes
are limited to an enrollment of 15 students; Upper College Seminars for moderated
students meet once per week.
v Prior
to the start of course registration have a list of courses you wish to take, as
well as a list of alternatives in case you are not able to get into your first
choices.
v
You
must be financially clear in order register.
If you are not clear please go to the Office of Student Accounts.
v
Students will be billed
for every credit over 20. The equivalent of 4 credits may be audited at no
charge, audits in excess of 4 credits will be billed. See Students Accounts for
specifics.
v
Prior to registration,
collect any forms you may need from the Office of the Registrar, Ludlow 201.
These forms include:
Irregular
Program Form: needed if you have a B average or above and wish to register
for more than 18 credits or if you intend to be a part-time student.
Independent Study
Proposal: independent studies differ from tutorials because the research
and writing is done almost entirely on your own. Executive Committee approval
and a faculty sponsor are required.
Change of Adviser Form: Obtain the signature of the new adviser on
the change of adviser form.
v Courses
not open for on-line registration require approval from the faculty member. The
faculty will provide a list of accepted students to the Registrar.
v Advisers
will receive a list of their advisees’ courses for approval. If approved the
adviser will sign and return the form to the Registrar.
If
there are problems with registration you should talk to one of the following
people:
Registrar
Peter Gadsby, Ludlow 210, x7457
Dean
of Studies David Shein, Ludlow 102, x7045
Associate
Registrar Diane Smith, Ludlow 200, x7459
Assistant
Registrar Jennifer Triplett, Ludlow 208, x7145