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Registration

You will be able to register online on GWeb for all classes, except for closed classes, or classes requiring departmental or instructor approval (see Functions Not Available on GWeb for registration information regarding these classes). This includes Special Grading Options and Closed or Restricted Courses.

The GWeb info system will be available from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, including weekends.  Occasionally the system may be made unavailable during regular hours for system maintenance and upgrades. These periods will be advertised in advance on the Office of the Registrar homepage.

General Registration
Dates
Days
Category Eligible to Begin Registration
Nov 30 - Jan 10
Monday - Sunday
Non-Degree students may register
January 11
Monday
First Day of Classes
 
Late Registration
Dates
Days
Category Eligible to Begin Registration
January 11 - 23
Monday - Saturday
All initial registrations will incur an
$80.00 Late Fee
January 23
Saturday
Last day for Web Add/Drop on GWeb
February 5
Friday
Last day to add a course using the RTF-EZ or drop a course using the RTF-EZ without academic penalty.
March 5
Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of 'W' using an RTF-EZ or to change grade mode with Director's permission.
 

Late Registration
Late registration takes place from January 11, 2009, through January 23, 2010, during the same hours of operation as noted in the General Information section.  During the late registration period, an $80.00 Late Fee is assessed for any initial registration.  Registration ends at 8:00 pm on January 23, 2010.

Program Adjustments
Please be advised that individual program adjustments may incur tuition charges and/or fees if they are not even exchanges, or involve courses other than those at the Foggy Bottom or Mount Vernon campuses. See Withdrawals and Refunds for the refund schedule.

  • During the first week of classes: students who wish to add a course(s) and drop a course(s) as an even exchange may do so without financial loss if these transaction requests are made during the same calendar week for an equal number of credit hours.  Adjustments can be done on GWeb excluding Functions not Available on GWeb
  • After the second week of classes: students who wish to make registration changes must do so via Paper Registration. Any courses added must have the permission of the instructor or the department. Courses may be dropped without permission of the instructor or the department.
  • After the fourth week of classes: students who wish to make registration changes must do so via Paper Registration. Any courses added must have the permission of the instructor or the department. Dropping courses is considered a withdrawal and a 'W' will appear on the transcript; Director's approval is required (must use RTF Standard)
  • After the eighth week of classes: Withdrawal requires a petition to the Director's office.

 

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