PREPARING TO REGISTER

Fall Semester '08 Registration Will Be Done via the Student Web Services System:

New PIN number cards are now required for all returning students registering for the fall 2008 semester.

For students who have not yet met with their advisor:
Make an appointment with your advisor immediately to have the advisor hold released in the HWS PeopleSoft Website. Pick up your new PIN number card in the Registrar's Office. PIN number cards are required for registration using Student Web Services.

For students who have met with their advisor:
Pick up your new PIN number card in your campus post office boxes beginning on Thursday, April 10 to access Student Web Services and to register for classes.

Students participating in HWS Off - Campus Programs will have their PIN numbers emailed to their HWS email address beginning Friday, April 11th.

For all students
Please use the Peoplesoft system http://psportal.hws.edu/ and register according to the following schedule:

Registration for Current Juniors (rising Seniors)
Classes of 2009 and Graduate MAT Students…………… begins April 14, 2008.
(Graduate Students in the MAT Program and returning seniors must register in-person in the Registrar's Office)

Registration for Current Sophomores (rising Juniors )
Classes of 2010…………………………………………….…begins April 16, 2008.

Registration for Current First Years (rising Sophomores)
Classes of 2011…………………………………………….…begins April 18, 2008.

*Important Note: Students may register during or after their scheduled dates, but not before. The Web registration system opens at 7:00 AM according to year level beginning April 14, 2008.

Preparing for Web Registration:

  1. Get familiar with student web-services now available on the web. Go to http://psportal.hws.edu/and log into the system using your Campus ID number and newly assigned PIN.
  2. You will not be able to register before the assigned start date for your class, but you may register any day after. WEB-REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE DAILY DURING THE HOURS OF 7:00AM-11:00PM BEGINNING APRIL 14TH.
  3. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR FOUR FULL CREDIT (1.00) COURSES. Students who are not registered in four full credit (1.00) courses will have the following text noted on their transcripts: "Student registered for an unauthorized reduced course load for the semester". Students who have been authorized (by the Committee on Standards) to take a reduced course load will not have this statement added to their transcript.
  4. When you check your Registration Status, if your student status or academic status prohibits registration, contact the Registrar's Office to discuss your situation.
  5. Your ability to register will be restricted if you have a HOLD on your, registration, tuition or financial aid account. Use the View Holds option to check for problems that will keep you from registering for classes.
  6. .When deciding on your courses, check the Registration Handbook and Schedule of Courses for text-line information and special advising notes directly underneath the course number and title. These notes indicatecourse prerequisites, schedule notes, courses that are noted "permission only" and any class restrictions.
  7. If a course requires permission, you must contact the individual faculty member listed and get written permission for registration. Registration forms are available in the Registrar's Office.
  8. INDEPENDENT STUDY AND HONORS require written permission from the faculty member (and Dept. Chair person for adjunct faculty). Complete a registration form for Independent Study and Honors. Submit registration form to the Registrar's Office.
  9. BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR ANY LAB COMPONENT if it is a co-requisite for the course you plan to take. Students taking a course which requires a lab must take the lab section with the same course instructor. Submit BOTH the course call number and the lab call number at the same time on the "Registration or Drop/Add Classes" screen.

Web-Registration (See above registration dates by Class)

  1. At your assigned registration date, or anytime after, you may access "Student Web Services" from the Registrar's home page (or go directly to http://psportal.hws.edu/) and register for courses. You may register from any location with internet access. If you do not have a computer with internet access, please feel free to use the micro-computer labs in the library all night study. The labs will be open for registration during the hours of 7:00AM to 11:00PM. THE WEB-REGISTRATION SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE DAILY DURING THE HOURS OF 7:00AM-11:00PM ON THE ABOVE REGISTRATION DATES (BY CLASS).
  2. You are encouraged to register on the assigned registration days for your class (see above dates by Class). Students not registering during their assigned registration days risk the chance of getting closed out of classes.
  3. Students must register for FOUR full credit (1.00 credit courses) before registering for half (.50 credit courses). Fifth course registrations are processed in the Registrar's Office and require prior approval by the Committee on Standards. You are limited to 4.50 TOTAL course credits through web registration. Additional .50 credit courses beyond the 4.50 maximum must be processed in the Registrar's Office.
  4. CLOSED COURSES - If a course has reached its maximum enrollment when you attempt to register for the course, the system will display a message stating that the course is CLOSED. Your first action should be to find another course. If you must take this particular course you must get the required written permission to enter the closed course. You need the written permission from the instructor of the course.
  5. The SCHEDULE OF COURSES is available on the Registrar's Web site http://www.hws.edu/offices/registrar - For up to date information on availability and updates, you should check the "SCHEDULE OF COURSES" and the "AVAILABLE COURSE SECTIONS" options on the "Student Web Services" home page.
  6. You are responsible for the accuracy of your course registration. If you discover an error, return to the "Register or Drop/Add Classes" option and make the corrections.
  7. Be sure to print your class schedule and check to be sure you have registered for the correct courses. Always PRINT YOUR STUDENT CLASS SCHEDULE IN LANDSCAPE MODE. Classroom assignments will be finalized and available on the web prior to the first day of classes. Check "Student Schedule" option one week before the first day of classes.
  8. If you wish to register for a course for CREDIT/NO CREDIT (no grade), use the "Change Section Grading Options" and select "credit/no credit" from the drop down menu, otherwise, all course registrations will carry the normal grade rules set up for the course.
  9. REGISTERING FOR AN HWS OFF CAMPUS PROGRAM? Students participating in an HWS Off Campus Program Fall Semester 2008 are required to register in person in the Registrar's office. Please contact your advisor for your new PIN number. Bring your pin number to the Registrar's office to be registered for Off Campus Program courses. See section titled "HWS OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS" on the Registrar's Web site.

Registration in 100‑Level Courses - Juniors and Seniors may not register into 100‑level courses until September 1-5, 2008 (during the drop/add period) with the following exceptions:

a.) Courses required for a declared major or minor, as indicated by the Major/Minor Declaration Form approved by advisor. This includes courses which are formal prerequisites for courses declared for major or minor.

b.) Courses towards the curricular goals as approved by the advisor.

c.) Courses required for a pre-professional program of study (e.g., courses required for premedical and other health professions, as indicated by the advisor).

d.) All 100‑level language courses.

e.) Any course for which the advisor judges there to be a compelling programmatic reason, with the permission of the course instructor and the advisor.


In-Person Registration:

In-person registration is also available to students. Students are required to be advised by their academic advisors prior to registration. Use the Registration Form available in the Registrar's Office. Please note, if you do not have a PIN number, the Advisor's Signature is required for In-Person Registration. Forms are processed in the Registrar's Office during the hours of 8:30AM-5:00PM according to the schedule below:

Registration for Current Juniors (rising Seniors)
Classes of 2009 and Graduate MAT Students…………… begins April 14, 2008.
(Graduate Students in the MAT Program and returning seniors must register in-person in the Registrar's Office)

Registration for Current Sophomores (rising Juniors )
Classes of 2010…………………………………….…………begins April 16, 2008.

Registration for Current First Years (rising Sophomores)
Classes of 2011………………………………………………begins April 18, 2008.

*Important Note: Students may register during or after their scheduled dates, but not before. The Web registration system opens at 7:00 AM according to year level beginning April 14, 2008.

Drop/Add (September 1-5, 2008):

  1. After your initial registration, you may drop and add courses to your schedule (drop/add) at any time using the web until September 5, 2008.
  2. You are encouraged to discuss changes with your advisor. An instructor signature for the course add or for the course drop is no longer required during the published drop/add period unless the course is CLOSED or the course carries the footnote "permission needed from Instructor."
  3. After September 5th, all initial registrations and drop/adds must be processed with paper forms in the Registrar's Office. To add a course after September 5th, the approval of the Committee on Standards, the course instructor, and the advisor is required. Students who opt to register or drop/add after September 5th will be charged $75.00 per course.

Registration-by-fax:
Registrations-by-fax will only be accepted from students who are studying off-campus and do not have internet access for web-registration. FAX NO: (315) 781-3920.

Deregistration:
Students may be deregistered from a course if they have not met the required prerequisites for the course or if they have already received credit for the course through advanced placement or transfer credit from another institution.

Students may be deregistered from courses prior to the first day of classes if they have not met the required financial obligations to the Colleges at that time, or made arrangements with the Bursar to do so. In the event of deregistration, re-registration is on a space available basis, and students may not be able to re-enter the courses for which they were previously enrolled. Deregistered students who have been cleared by the Bursar may attempt to reregister into their original class schedule before the first day of classes. Students are urged, therefore, to resolve all financial responsibilities within the established deadline.

Fifth Course Registration (Sept. 1-5, 2008):

Students who elect to take a fifth course must get written approval from the Dean prior to registering. Fifth course registration takes place during the first five class days and requires the registration form. Fifth course registrations will not be processed through the web-registration system.

Attendance of the First Class Day

A student may be dropped out of class by the instructor of a course for non-attendance on the first day unless the student has made prior arrangements with the Dean or in extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the student. Students who register for a course and fail to attend for the remainder of the semester (without properly dropping the course) may be issued a grade of 'F' (FAILURE) for non-attendance.

QUESTIONS

If you have a question about your Academic Record, Registration, Academic Deadlines or Academic Policies you can call the Office of the Registrar at (315) 781 3651 or visit the Registrar's Web site.

Questions about the bill? Call the Bursar at (315) 781-3343 or visit their Web site.
Questions about financial aid? Call the Office of Financial Aid at (315) 781-3316 or visit their Web site.
Questions about housing and board plans? Call Office of Residence Education at (315) 781-3880 or visit their Web site.
If you need assistance, contact the Registrar's Office at 781-3925, or for technical assistance call the HELP desk at 781-3409.