Untitled - University of the District of Columbia
Untitled - University of the District of Columbia
Untitled - University of the District of Columbia
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES—SPRING 2010<br />
OFFICE OF RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSIONS<br />
Applications for admission and additional information regarding academic programs,<br />
admission procedures and o<strong>the</strong>r rules and regulations can be obtained by<br />
visiting <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s Web site at www.udc.edu or by contacting <strong>the</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Recruitment & Admissions at 202.274.6333. All applicants MUST be admitted<br />
to <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> prior to registration.<br />
ACCUPLACER (BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT TEST)<br />
All students admitted to <strong>the</strong> Community College, students whose primary language<br />
is not English and students readmitted to <strong>the</strong> flagship state <strong>University</strong> who<br />
have not received a passing grade in one college level ma<strong>the</strong>matics and one<br />
college level English course are required to take <strong>the</strong> computerized ACCUPLAC-<br />
ER Test prior to meeting with an academic advisor and registering for courses. If<br />
you have not taken <strong>the</strong> ACCUPLACER Test, please report to Building 38, Room<br />
A-18 to schedule your test. You must present proper identification at <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> test. Your test score results will be available upon completion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> test.<br />
Transfer students admitted to <strong>the</strong> flagship state <strong>University</strong> must meet minimum<br />
GPA and SAT/ACT requirements.<br />
HOLDS & BARS<br />
Admissions<br />
Bldg. 39, A-12<br />
2025.274.6110<br />
Financial Aid<br />
Bldg. 39, Rm. 101<br />
202.274.5060<br />
Health Services<br />
Bldg. 44, Rm. A-12<br />
202.274.5030<br />
Cashier's Office<br />
Bldg. 39, Rm. 201<br />
202.274.5112<br />
Student Accounts<br />
Bldg. 39, Rm. A09-A<br />
202.274.5168<br />
English as a Second Language<br />
Bldg. 41, Level 5<br />
202.274.5103<br />
CONTINUING STUDENTS REGISTRATION<br />
All eligible continuing students enrolled during <strong>the</strong> last two semesters, excluding <strong>the</strong><br />
summer term, must meet with <strong>the</strong>ir academic advisors and must register online during<br />
<strong>the</strong> continuing students registration period as reflected in <strong>the</strong> academic calendar.<br />
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES<br />
Undeclared majors: Students who have not declared a major should report to <strong>the</strong><br />
following locations:<br />
Community College <strong>of</strong> DC Building 41, Room A-01<br />
Flagship <strong>University</strong> Building 32, Room 203<br />
Declared majors: All new undergraduate students with declared majors should<br />
report to <strong>the</strong> appropriate academic department for advising and registration.<br />
Nondegree graduate students: Graduate students taking courses at <strong>the</strong> graduate<br />
level in a nondegree status (i.e., not in a degree program) must be advised by <strong>the</strong><br />
appropriate graduate chairperson in <strong>the</strong> department <strong>of</strong>fering <strong>the</strong> course.<br />
Maximum course loads for undergraduate students: 18 semester hours;<br />
graduate students: 9 semester hours. Undergraduate students on academic probation<br />
are limited to 9 semester hours or less. Graduate students on academic<br />
probation are limited to 6 semester hours or less.<br />
A Trial Schedule Form is located in <strong>the</strong> back <strong>of</strong> this class schedule. Students can<br />
use this form to preselect courses prior to registration.<br />
New students: should present placement test results to <strong>the</strong>ir academic advisor;<br />
make course selections in consultation with <strong>the</strong>ir academic advisor;<br />
register in <strong>the</strong>ir academic department; secure computer printout <strong>of</strong> course selections;<br />
review for accuracy; make certain <strong>the</strong>re are no conflicts in days, times and/or<br />
locations <strong>of</strong> your classes; check for correct entry <strong>of</strong> course numbers and titles. If<br />
an error appears, inform your advisor before proceeding to pay for classes. Also, if<br />
you have been approved for financial aid, request your advisor to review and print<br />
screens #407 and #408 to determine if your financial aid award is reflected on <strong>the</strong><br />
current term. If your financial aid is not posted, please check with <strong>the</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Financial Aid.<br />
Continuing students: should meet with <strong>the</strong>ir academic advisor, make course<br />
selections in consultation with <strong>the</strong>ir academic advisor, secure <strong>the</strong>ir personal ID<br />
number (PIN) from <strong>the</strong>ir academic advisor, and register online from anywhere in<br />
<strong>the</strong> world.<br />
Final Steps for all Students:<br />
1) Visit www.maksin.com/udc.aspx on any computer to find out information<br />
regarding <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> health insurance plan or complete <strong>the</strong> Online Waiver<br />
form to show pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> insurance. Students who wish to enroll in <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
plan simply pay <strong>the</strong> premium when paying for classes.<br />
2) Proceed to Building 38, 2nd floor, Windows Lounge to pay tuition and fees.<br />
a) Tuition and fees can be paid in cash or by certified or personal check,<br />
money order, credit cards (MasterCard, Visa and Discover only), <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
agency Deferment Letter, or Purchase Voucher. Financial aid recipients<br />
should have <strong>the</strong>ir awards on file. Students registering with estimated financial<br />
aid awards will be responsible for payment <strong>of</strong> tuition and fees if <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
awards are not finalized at <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> registration.<br />
b) Students who register online can also pay online by using Web credit<br />
card payment (MasterCard, Visa and Discover only). Note: When paying<br />
online, you must pay your tuition and bill in full; no partial payments<br />
can be made.<br />
c) Failure to pay on <strong>the</strong> day that you register will result in <strong>the</strong> cancellation<br />
<strong>of</strong> your classes. (Exception: continuing students registration period.)<br />
Note: A $150.00 fee will be assessed during <strong>the</strong> late registration period.<br />
3) Secure a student identification card.<br />
New students: Report to Final Check Identification Station, Building 38,<br />
Room A-07, with current registration and payment receipts to obtain a UDC<br />
ID card.<br />
Continuing students: Report to Final Check Identification Station,<br />
Building 38, Room A-05, with current registration and payment receipts to<br />
have your existing UDC ID card validated.<br />
Note:Your receipts serve as confirmation <strong>of</strong> enrollment and payment.<br />
PLEASE RETAIN ALL RECEIPTS.<br />
Warning: Be advised that students may receive credit and grades only for<br />
courses in which <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>of</strong>ficially enrolled. Faculty cannot make private<br />
arrangements that permit instruction for cancelled classes, unscheduled classes<br />
or classes and sections for which <strong>the</strong> student is not <strong>of</strong>ficially registered. The<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Columbia</strong> honors no arrangements involving<br />
instruction outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> procedures and policies.<br />
ADD/DROP PROCEDURES<br />
A student who finds it necessary to change <strong>the</strong>ir schedule may do so ei<strong>the</strong>r online or<br />
by visiting <strong>the</strong>ir academic advisor. A $10.00 Add/Drop fee is charged for each successful<br />
transaction after <strong>the</strong> regular registration period. A course may be added only during<br />
<strong>the</strong> period designated as Add/Drop. In order to add or drop a course, you must<br />
follow <strong>the</strong>se steps:<br />
1. New students: Visit your academic advisor for approval and computer entry <strong>of</strong><br />
course adjustment(s). Continuing students: Make course adjustments online.<br />
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