REGISTRATION
HOW DO FIRST-TIME STUDENTS ENROLL FOR CLASSES?
Class schedules for new freshmen students and transfer students are set by the Registrar's Office. Students are placed in appropriate entry-level courses in their major along with general education courses required of all students. Placement into English and mathematics courses follow our placement chart. Generally, courses are blocked into morning or afternoon segments to accommodate the required work program. New students are encouraged to check their schedule once it is created and to contact the Registrar's Office with questions. Additional details are at this link.
HOW DO CURRENT STUDENTS ENROLL FOR CLASSES?
Current students register for classes each semester through the Campusweb, which can be accessed either on or off campus, after the student has counseled with an advisor. Registration dates vary by the number of cumulative hours a student has earned, plus hours being attempted in the current semester. Each semester students must address any holds prior to the registration finalized date printed on the college calendar. Holds include BU–Business Office (financial), DS–Dean of Students (convocation/chapel deficiency, etc.), DC–Overload/Underload, RE–Registrar’s (grad check), LI–Library (overdue materials), HO–Hospital, DW–Dean of Work Education (work hours, etc.), and FA–Financial Aid (financial aid). Students who do not have all holds removed by the deadline will be dropped from classes and receive a $100 late fee.
HOW MANY CLASSES ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO TAKE PER SEMESTER?
The course load is a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 18 hours per semester. Approval to carry an underload or overload must be granted by the Registrar. Residence hall students must have at least 12 credit hours to remain in the residence hall or to participate in the work education program.
HOW ARE CLASSES ADDED OR DROPPED?
The procedure for adding or dropping a course depends on the date the change is made and whether the student is adding or dropping a course for a current or future semester.
Please note: Full-time students may not drop below 12 credit hours, and only full-time students are permitted to live in the residence halls.
CAN STUDENTS CHANGE THEIR ENROLLMENT STATUS?
Students who wish to change their current student enrollment status must apply online. Enrollment status refers to whether students are full-time commuting, part-time commuting, or living in the residence hall. The application must be made well in advance of the semester for which the desired change would go into effect. Students wishing to commute must meet the following criteria:
- Be married,
- Be a veteran of the armed forces, or
- Live with parent(s) or legal guardians.