Fall 2008 REGISTRATION
General Information
Registration for Fall 2008 will be available based on the following schedule:
| March 17 | Priority web registration begins for undergraduate students who have completed 90 or more earned hours and all graduate students. |
| March 24 | Web Registration begins for undergraduate students who have completed 60 or more earned hours. |
| March 31 | Web Registration begins for undergraduate students who have completed 30 or more earned hours. |
| April 7 | Web Registration opens for all remaining undergraduate students and visiting students. |
Beginning in Fall 2007, the University began offering web registration to students. In order to access web registration, go to CougarNet at www.siue.edu/COUGARNET during the above timeline. Follow these steps:
User ID & PIN
You will be prompted to enter your User ID (University ID) which contains nine digits and begins with an 8. In addition, you will be asked to enter your PIN. This PIN will be defaulted in as your birthday (MMDDYY) for your initial log-in. However, you will be prompted to change this number the first time you access the system. If you already logged in and changed your PIN, continue to use the PIN that you previously selected. If you do not know your User ID and PIN, click the button above the log-in labeled Banner ID and PIN Lookup. Using this button will allow you to enter your e-id and password to access your User ID and PIN.
Enrollment/Alternate PIN
When accessing registration, you will be prompted to enter a six-digit PIN referred to as an Enrollment or Alternate PIN. This number will be required every time you access registration for Fall 2008. Review the Pre-Registration Section for more information.
Additional information regarding the web registration process is available at www.siue.edu/registrar. In addition, you may visit the Service Center, RH 1309, or call 618-650-2080 during normal business hours for assistance.
Registration Policies & Procedures
Academic Course Load
The normal academic load for undergraduates is 15-16 hours per semester. The maximum load without special approval is 19 hours. If you have a 3.25 (A=4.0) grade-point average or above for the preceding term, you may be allowed by the dean or director of your academic unit to exceed 19 hours. If you are on scholastic probation, you may not register for more than 12 hours without the approval of your advisor.
If you are receiving scholarships or other aid, contact Student Financial Aid to determine the course load requirements for this assistance. ISAC Monetary Award recipients may not include repeat classes for which a previous passing grade was received.
Adding Classes
If it is necessary to add a class after the class has started, you must obtain the written authorization of the instructor. The instructor’s authorization is required the first week of class. The department chair must also authorize additions during the second week of class. Once obtaining the appropriate authorization to add the class, you should present the signed Add/Drop Form to the Service Center, Rendleman Hall, room 1309, for processing. Students will not be permitted to add classes after the second week. The last day to add a standard length, full-term class is September 5.
Attendance
Upon registration, students accept responsibility for attending all class sessions and completing course work. Attendance at all sessions is expected. It is especially important to attend the first meeting of a class. Failure to attend the first session could result in your place being assigned to another student. It is your responsibility to ascertain the policies of instructors with regard to absence from class, and to make arrangements satisfactory to instructors with regard to incomplete course work. Although absence from a class does not constitute dropping a class or withdrawing from the University, faculty have the authority to request removal of students who fail to meet attendance requirements, as published in their syllabus. This results in a grade of WR (Withdrawal by Registrar) being recorded. Faculty who choose not to drop for failure to attend class will assign an appropriate grade at the end of the term. Under no circumstances will non-attendance in any course or courses be considered a valid reason to permit dropping the course from a student’s schedule after the second week. Dropping a class that you do not plan to take or complete is your responsibility. You must submit your request to drop classes within the established deadlines to avoid punitive grades.
Audits
No letter grades or credit hours are awarded for audit credit; tuition and fees are the same as for other types of credit. You must confer with the instructors of courses for which you will receive audit credit to determine the requirements for the grade.
Undergraduate students may change from credit to audit status, or vice versa, through the end of the sixth week of the term. Graduate students may change from credit to audit status, or vice versa, through the end of the third week of the term. The Veteran’s Administration, and federal and state monetary awards, will not pay for audit courses.
Dropping Classes
Students who find it necessary to drop a class must do so at the Service Center. If you simply stop attending, you are not withdrawn. It is your responsibility to drop any class you do not intend to take or complete.
Absence from a class does not constitute dropping a class or withdrawing from the University, so you must follow the instructions below to avoid the assignment of failing grades.
You must drop an unwanted class or section of a course by the end of the second week to be eligible to receive a refund.
If you do not drop unwanted classes or course sections by September 5, 2008 you will be liable for all tuition and fees associated with the class or section. In addition, you may receive a grade of F or UW (Unauthorized Withdrawal) which are failing grades calculated into the grade point average.
The following grading policy applies when dropping classes or withdrawing from school.
Week 1-2: No entry on transcript
Week 3-10: A “W” grade is automatically assigned, but does not affect your cumulative GPA.
Week 11-13: Drops or withdrawals require the signature of the instructor and advisor.
The instructor will assign a grade of either WP or WF. WF grades are calculated in the average as failing grades.
After week 13: No drops or withdrawals are allowed; the instructor will assign normal grade.
Inquire in the Service Center for add, drop and withdrawal information for weekend short-term and special format classes.
Pass/No Credit
If you choose this grading option, you will receive a grade of Pass instead of A,B, or C, and No Credit for grades of D or F. Another choice, the D-Option, allows you to receive a grade of D when issued, but No Credit for an F.
The written approval of an advisor is needed to register for classes on a Pass/No Credit basis. You may enroll in no more than 12 hours of undergraduate classes under the Pass/No Credit option. This limitation does not apply to courses which are offered only for Pass/No Credit.
This option is open to graduate students only for courses that are NOT part of their degree programs and only with the written permission of their major advisor. You must officially select this grade type no later than the eighth week of the term.
Repeated Courses
You are responsible for the accuracy of your registration. It is your responsibility to be aware of your academic record including classes completed in transfer to avoid unnecessary repeats. If transfer credit has not been evaluated you should carefully consider the consequences of enrolling in classes that could be considered a duplication of credit. If you are unsure consult your advisor prior to enrolling. It is your responsibility to seek information and make informed choices. If you are intentionally repeating a class, it is your responsibility to understand the impact that this action will have on your academic average, accumulated hours, and academic standing. Because repeat grades affect so many forms of financial aid and scholarships, you should consult with Student Financial Aid before registering for a repeat course.
You may not repeat for credit a course that is a prerequisite for a course already completed successfully.
Credit for repeated courses is recorded as follows:
A student may attempt an SIUE course a total of four times (i.e., a student may repeat a course previously taken at SIUE up to three times). Only the grade earned in the most recent attempt is used in computing the grade point average. The grades for each attempt of an SIUE course appear on the transcript. Credits earned will be applied only once toward degree requirements regardless of the number of successful completions except in specific instances where repeatable credit is allowed for special topics or different class content. When classes are repeatable for credit, all grades received are calculated into the student’s grade point average. Students are limited in the number of hours that may be earned in repeatable classes. Check with your academic advisor for specific information. Individual academic programs may set more stringent conditions and restrictions regarding repeated courses.
Schedule Changes
You may make schedule changes online thru Friday, August 22. You will need to enter the 6 digit Enrollment or Alternate PIN given to you by your advisor each time you access registration on the web. Beginning August 25, all schedule changes must be made in the Service Center.
ALL term withdrawals must be submitted to the Service Center in writing. A term withdrawal means that you wish to drop all classes for the term.
If you have questions about the registration process, call 650-2080.
Tuition and Fee Refund Policy
Tuition and mandatory student fees* shall be refunded to students who officially withdraw from the University by the following deadlines.
| **REFUND Policy for | DEADLINE DATES: | |
| Student officially withdraws from any class by the last day of the 2nd week. | Refund 100% of tuition and mandatory fees* | September 5, 2008 |
| Student officially withdraws from all classes by the last day of 3rd week of class. | Refund 50% of tuition and 100% mandatory fees* less an administrative fee of $100. | September 12, 2008 |
| Student officially withdraws from all classes by the last day of 4th week of class. | Refund 50% of tuition only less an administrative fee of $100. No refund of mandatory fees. | September 19, 2008 |
**Deadlines for weekend, special format, and short-term classes differ from those listed above. For information please contact the Service center at 618-650-2080.
NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
Veterans
Students receiving VA educational benefits should notify the Veterans Certification Office, RH 1207, of any course drops or withdrawals as soon as possible.
Waitlisting
Waitlists are available for some classes. A waitlist is a way for you to express your interest in enrolling in a class that is closed. If a waitlist is available, you will have the option of electing to be waitlisted at the time of registration. When you add your name to the waitlist of a closed class, you are NOT registered for that class. You do not pay fees for that class, nor can you check out textbooks for that course; a waitlist is only a list of the students who wanted to register for the class after it closed.
Being on a waitlist does not guarantee eventual registration in that class. If space becomes available in the class either as a result of an added section or previously enrolled students dropping, the department may change your status from waitlisted to registered. You should check your schedule on CougarNet before the term begins to determine whether the class was added to your schedule. If your plans change, and you no longer wish to be either waitlisted or enrolled, you should drop the class by selecting “Drop” as the action to the right of the class.
If your status changes to registered, you are considered officially enrolled in the class. However, when sufficient space is not available to allow your enrollment prior to the first day of class, you may elect to attend the first day in the event that space becomes available on that day. If the instructor authorizes enrollment on the first day of class, you must bring the signed authorization to the Service Center to complete the registration. Waitlists will not be monitored for potential enrollment after the first day of the class.
Withdrawal from School and Refund of Tuition and Fees
If you find it necessary to withdraw from all your classes, you must complete a withdrawal form, consult with the Office of Student Financial Aid (financial aid recipients), notify University Housing (resident students only), and return the form to the Service Center.
Textbooks and library materials must be returned. Total refunds or cancellation of tuition and fees liability are subject to the refund deadline published in the Academic Calendar.
Withdrawal grades, for classes dropped after the second week, are determined on the basis listed above. University Housing requires you to cancel your housing contract in writing in the Central Housing Office, Rendleman Hall, Room 0248.
You should not assume that neglecting to attend and/or pay for classes will result in your withdrawal. You must formally withdraw by completing a withdrawal form in the Service Center. You may also notify the Service Center in writing by sending a FAX to 618-650-2081. Be sure to include your signature on your request. E-mail requests are not accepted. It is your responsibility to check your CougarNet record at the time of your withdrawal to ensure that the University received and processed your request.