What are the deadlines for initial registration and/or changing my registration for the current term?

Registration information, including all-University deadlines for initial registrations and cancel/adds, is available in the Fall and Spring Class Schedules, the Summer Session Schedule, or at OneStop .

What is the deadline for changing a grading option (e.g., A-F, S/N, AUDIT) for a course?

You may change your grade base through the second week of the term (fall or spring). Refer to the Summer Session Schedule for summer term deadlines. Per University policy, you may not change your grade base after the term-specific deadline.

Are registration changes for previous terms allowed?

Changes in registration for previous terms generally are not allowed.

The Refund and Add/Drop Deadlines table on the OneStop registration web site indicates that I need college scholastic committee approval (in addition to instructor approval) to make registration changes after the University's deadlines. What college committee reviews my request, and how often are requests approved?

The Graduate School Scholastic Committee reviews Graduate School students' requests.  While each request is considered on a case-by-case basis, approvals of such requests are exceptions, not the rule. These exceptions are granted generally only in cases of extenuating circumstances.

Why am I required to seek college approval in order to change my registration?

Among the many reasons we want to review requests to change registration:

• All requests for changes are reviewed carefully to protect the integrity of the academic record.
• Often students wish to add and drop courses without being aware of the repercussions of these registration changes.
• We advise students on the registration requirements to stay in compliance with their visa status, assistantship, health insurance, and student loans.
• We check to make sure the student will not incur financial penalties for making the registration change.  If s/he will incur additional cost with the change, we advise the student of this so that s/he can make an informed decision.

I want to add a class after the University's registration deadline and I feel that my situation warrants review by the Graduate School scholastic committee. What do I need to do?

• You first must confer with the instructor of the class about your situation and obtain his/her approval to add the class. Your discussion with the instructor should include how the delayed entry into his/her class could effect you academically, the impact of a late-registered student on the other students in the class, and any other factors unique to the course and to your situation.
• Complete the "Registration Exception Request Form" and obtain the necessary signatures (instructor and your advisor). The request form is available in the Graduate Student Services and Progress Office (GSSP) in 316 Johnston Hall and online . The completed form must include the circumstances that prevented you from registering during the University's official registration period and any other circumstances surrounding your situation that you feel argue for an exception in your case.
• Submit your signed "Registration Exception Request Form" to GSSP in 316 Johnston Hall. If you choose to include any additional documentation in support of your request (e.g., supporting letters from the instructor, your adviser, or physician), it should be submitted to the GSSP office with the form.

I want to cancel a class after the University's registration deadline and I feel that my situation warrants review by the Graduate School scholastic committee. What do I need to do?

• You must confer with your adviser and the instructor of the class about your situation and obtain their approval to cancel the class. Your discussion with your adviser should include how canceling the class could effect you academically and should include any other factors unique to the course and to your situation.
• Complete the "Registration Exception Request Form" and obtain the necessary signatures (instructor and your advisor). The request form is available in 316 Johnston Hall and online . The completed form must include the circumstances that prevented you from canceling the course during the University's official registration period and any other circumstances surrounding your situation that you feel argue for an exception in your case.
• Submit your signed "Registration Exception Request Form" to GSSP in 316 Johnston Hall. If you choose to include any additional documentation in support of your request (e.g., supporting letters from the instructor, your adviser, or physician), it should be submitted to the GSSP office with the form.

How do I register for Grad 999? (spring 2008 use 5-digit class number 71702; for summer 2008 use 5-digit class number 86550; for fall 2008 use 5-digit class number 26622)

Graduate students can register for Grad 999 online. No special permission numbers or overrides are required, but all University registration deadlines apply.