Registration and Student Records |
Who May Register? |
Add/Drop |
Alternative Majors Catalogs | Changing Majors | Final Examinations | Late Registration Maximum Hours Per Semester | Priority Registration | Records Information Registration Billing | Registration Hold | Residency Requirements | Schedule of Classes Student ID Cards | Student On-Line Advisement and Registration | Transcripts Undergraduate and Graduate Full-Time Enrollment Status | Withdrawal from the University |
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Students are eligible to register if they are:
Current student status is retained for one academic year after the last completed term of enrollment. Students who have lost current student status must be readmitted by the Office of Records (First Floor, Jones Hall) or the Office of the Registrar (Second Floor, Meshel Hall) before registration materials will be processed. Complete registration instructions and deadlines are listed in the current Schedule of Classes for each term. |
Add/Drop
● Dropping specific required classes ● Adding classes not originally approved ● Registration for students who are freshmen or not in good academic standing
However, advisors do not have to approve:
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registered student may add a course through the
registration procedure until the last day to add a class as
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Alternative Majors If you have special interests or special goals that are not completely met by existing conventional majors, ask about an ICP (Individualized Curriculum Program) by contacting the ICP Coordinator in Room 104, DeBartolo Hall, or visit http://www.as.ysu.edu/%7Eicp/. |
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Catalogs Undergraduate Bulletins are available in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Sweeney Hall (330-941-2000). Graduate Bulletins are available in the Office of Graduate Studies, Room 359, Tod Hall (330-941-3091). |
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Changing Majors It is important that the University’s records reflect your correct major. Therefore, if you want to change your major, go to the academic department to which you want to change to complete the necessary paperwork. |
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Final Examinations The final examination period is a firmly scheduled part of the term. Students must not make plans to interfere with this academic activity. Final examinations are not to be given before the final examination period. Examinations must be held at the hour scheduled because the classroom may not be available at other times. If a student has three or more examinations on one day, he/she should attempt to reschedule one (or more) of these examinations on another day when the instructor has an examination. Also, if illness or other uncontrollable circumstances prevent a student from taking an examination at the scheduled time, that student is responsible for informing the class instructor as soon as possible. Permission for taking a final examination at any time other than the scheduled time must be arranged with the instructor of the class involved. For a complete Final Examination Schedule, including dates and times, refer to the current Schedule of Classes. |
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Late Registration Students who register after the designated registration period will be assessed a late registration fee. Also, students who re-register after their registration has been cancelled (unpaid tuition balance) will be assessed a late registration fee. Late registrations require special permission and are considered on a case-by-case basis. |
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Maximum Hours Per Semester The semester hours of credit a student carries per semester depends on the degree sought and the curriculum being followed. Generally, an undergraduate student in good standing may register for as many as 20 credit hours per term by following the regular registration procedure. Students interested in taking 21 credit hours or more must seek approval from the dean of their college. |
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Priority Registration Registration is based on a priority system that allows students to begin registration according to their number of total hours completed. Priority begins with graduate students and seniors, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Newly admitted freshmen will receive registration materials with instructions and register in a separate priority. All current students will be mailed a Registration Notice prior to each upcoming term that will inform them of their beginning registration times. Following the instructions in the current Schedule of Classes, students may begin registering for summer and fall terms in April, and spring term in November. |
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Records Information The Office of Records maintains the online student permanent record, issues official transcripts, provides degree and enrollment verifications, and prepares diplomas for graduation. Questions about student records and University records policies may be directed to the Office of Records, Room 1013, Jones Hall (330-941-3182) or visit http://www.ysu.edu/records/. |
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Registration Billing Tuition and fees for the term are due on or before the date published in the Schedule of Classes. Notices will be emailed to registered students when semester bills are available to view online. Payments can be made online (beginning fall 2008) by mail or in person at the Office of Student Accounts, Room 223, Meshel Hall. See the Undergraduate Bulletin for more information. |
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The University may place a hold on a student’s records that will
block registration and/or change of registration privileges. The
hold will be indicated on the registration system. It is the
student’s responsibility to contact the appropriate office to clear
any holds before attempting to register for classes:
Administrative:
Misconduct: Office of Student Accounts and University Receivables - 330-941-3133 |
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Residency Requirements Residency status for tuition purposes is determined at the time of admission by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Any questions regarding residency should immediately be brought to the attention of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Sweeney Hall (330-941-2000). Additional information regarding residency can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin. |
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Schedule of Classes Current students can pick up a current Schedule of Classes at the following locations prior to the first day of registration: Beeghly Hall - First Floor Bliss Hall - Wick Avenue Entrance Cushwa Hall - Atrium Area DeBartolo Hall - Lobby Moser Hall - Lobby Kilcawley Center - Spring Street Entrance Meshel Hall - Bridge Entrance Williamson Hall - First Floor New, graduate, transfer, and transient students will receive a current Schedule of Classes on their assigned advisement and registration appointment date. The Schedule of Classes is also available online at http://cfweb.cc.ysu.edu/schedule/intro.cfm. |
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Student ID Cards New students receive a photo ID card upon their first registration. This ID card is used for University identification and all registration activity. Photos for ID cards are taken at the Office of the Registrar, once registration is complete. A stolen or lost ID card needs to be replaced as soon as possible. To replace the ID card, a student must present proper photo ID (driver's license, state ID, etc.) and prepay for a new ID at the Office of Student Accounts and University Receivables, Room 227, Meshel Hall. Contact the office at 330-941-3133 for specific fees. Once the fee is paid, take the payment receipt to the Office of the Registrar and they will process a new ID card within two to three days. |
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Student
On-Line Advisement and Registration All students accomplish their registration by using the online registration system. (Refer to the current Schedule of Classes for detailed registration instructions.) Students’ schedules can be viewed online. |
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Transcripts Official transcripts may be ordered in person at the Office of the Registrar, second floor, Meshel Hall. Photo identification is required when ordering or picking up a transcript. Written requests for official transcripts are also accepted. Written requests may be faxed to 330-941-1408 or mailed to the Office of Records, Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555. All written requests should include the student’s name, any former name(s), home address, a daytime phone number, student ID number, birth date, approximate dates of attendance, the address to which the transcript is to be mailed, and the student’s complete written signature. For additional information, contact the Office of Records, Room 1013, Jones Hall (330-941-3184). |
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Undergraduate and Graduate Full-Time Enrollment
Status
An undergraduate student who registers for 12 credit hours or more a term is considered full time. A graduate student who registers for 9 credit hours or more a term is considered full time. |
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Withdrawal from the University Withdrawals from the University may be executed before or after the term begins. Students can withdraw from the University using the online registration system. Check the Important Dates section of the Schedule of Classes for the tuition refund schedule and the last date to withdraw with a "W." If you have been awarded any financial aid for the term for which you are withdrawing, please check with the Office of Financial Aid prior to the complete withdrawal. Based on federal requirements, you may be required to repay a portion of your aid. |