Registration Information

Steps for Successful Registration

Here's how to minimize registration problems
1. See your advisor Your advisor will help you develop a schedule, but will also provide advice on class sequences, course-load, and other important things.
2. Develop your schedule Be sure you include alternates to use in case of closed classes and conflicts.
3. Check the student information system for your registration time Registration times are posted on the web about two weeks before advanced registration begins. You will receive an email when times are available.
4. Test your terminal to be sure you can log in and to be sure you are not on hold Don't wait until the day registration starts to find out your server isn't compatible with ours, or some other problem exists.
5. When your assigned time comes, log in and register for classes  
6. If on financial aid, double check for problems and be sure you are approved Many students have their schedules removed from the system each term because of some problem with their financial aid. Double-check to be sure everything is in order before the fee payment deadline and avoid problems with getting your schedule back in. We will help you reinstate a schedule but there are often times when the result is not very good.
7. If not on financial aid, pay for your classes by the deadline date If you are sure you are going to attend classes, but have some problem making your payment, contact the registrar's office. We will hold your schedule so it won't be canceled for non-payment.
8. Double-check about a week after payment deadlines to be sure your schedule was not removed or changed Even when everything is done correctly, automated systems can sometimes cause your schedule to be dropped accidentally. Since it is difficult for us to know when an accident has occurred, it is best for you to stay on top of things. Be pro-active. Also, be sure you have not inadvertently registered for a class in the audit mode. It is difficult to change to normal mode after the term starts.
9. Make any necessary adjustments to your schedule during open registration times or during drop/add Be sure to make any necessary adjustments to your payment if you change your schedule.
10. BE SURE YOU HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS AND THAT IT IS MARKED AS YOUR PREFERRED ADDRESS IN BANNER If you don't take these two steps, you will automatically get the lowest priority for registration.

 

Assigning Registration Times

Here's how we assign your Registration time:
 

At ADVANCED REGISTRATION
  • First priority goes to students who have petitioned to graduate
  • Next are students participating in a Co-op program through the Co-op Office
  • Then, students who represent the university in some capacity such as athletes, ambassadors, etc.
  • Then, students with special needs based on a disability
  • Last, everyone else by the number of hours earned
 At REGULAR REGISTRATION
  • Students who participated in advanced registration and paid their fees
  • Students who are enrolling for the first time
  • All other students are assigned times at random by a computer program
NOTE: YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL WHEN REGISTRATION TIMES ARE ASSIGNED.

NOTE:  Last priority for registration goes to students who:


How to Enter Your Classes into the Computer
 
Step
 Instructions and Comments
1
 Open Your Web Browser - Netscape or Internet Explorer for example
2
 Go to URL http://www.spsu.edu/registration/OR from SPSU’s Home Page click on Current Students and follow the links.
3
 Click the appropriate button
If you haven't been advised, see your department for instructions
4
 Log in
Your User ID is your Social Security Number
Your PIN is your birth date in MMDDYY format - Ex: 071162 is July 11, 1962
5
 Re-enter your pin number if required
6
 Select Student menu
7
 Select Registration menu
8
 Select Add/Drop menu
9
 Select and submit the term for which you are registering – Spring 2003 for example
10
 Add classes by typing in the CRN (course reference number) found in your Registration Bulletin
Press the submit tab near the bottom of the page when you are finished adding classes
Drop a class by pressing the tab under the action column that corresponds with the class you want to drop
Change your schedule by selecting the appropriate action
Submit your change by pressing the submit tab near the bottom of the page

Note: You can search for classes using several variables just press the Class Search button near the bottom of the screen
11
 Exit when finished

Note: If you get an error message, or for some reason cannot register, see your program office for help. You can check the status of holds and several other administrative functions in the web site. Experiment with the various links. It is in your best interest to become very familiar with what is available.

Where to Register
You can register for classes from almost anywhere. All you need is a computer with access to the World Wide Web. If you don't have a computer at home or at work, there are several computer labs on campus you can use:


Printing Your Schedule
To print your schedule, select Student Schedule by Day and Time and use the print function in your web browser.
 

Problems You Might Encounter

Prequisite and Test Score Errors
If you have not completed the prerequisite for a course, or if there is a test score required such as the MAT test for math courses, the computer system will not let you register unless you have met the requirement. If you believe you have met the requirements and the computer still won't let you register, see the department that is responsible for the class for an over-ride. You will have to satisfy the department head that you have, in fact, met the requirement or should be exempted from meeting it.

Exceeding Your Maximum Allowable Hours
 

If you are You can automatically register for Your Program Head can authorize
A Graduate Student 13 hours 16 hours
An Undergraduate Student 18 hours 21 hours
An undergraduate student on probation 13 hours 18 hours

Time Conflicts
The computer is programmed to prevent you from registering for classes that meet at the same time or have an overlapping time period. Usually, there is no recourse. There are occasionally exceptions. These exceptions would be granted by either the professors teaching the classes, or the program heads controlling the classes involved. The Registrar's Office will not over-ride a time conflict for you without the permission of the faculty.

Link Errors
Certain classes are designed to be linked to other classes. If you receive a link error, you have attempted to enroll in a class that is linked to another class. You must sign up for both of the classes to avoid the link error.

Problems Registering From Off Campus
If you experience problems logging on while trying to register from off-campus, try setting your browser to accept cookies. Most problems are related to web browsers. We have had less trouble with Netscape Navigator than with any other browser. Your problem could also be related to the firewalls that most corporate computer systems have in place. Contact your company's Information Technology department for help.

Registration Restrictions
Some classes are designed to only allow a specific type student to register. (Only seniors, for example.) If you want in to a restricted course, you must see the department that controls the course.
 

Testing Information

Math Assessment Test
Prior to being allowed to register for Southern Polytechnic's math courses, all students who have not been awarded credit by Southern Polytechnic State University for College Algebra and Pre-calculus (Southern Polytechnic's Math 1111 and 1113) are required to take the Math Assessment Test (MAT). The MAT may only be taken once.

The MAT will be offered:
 

Date Time Location
Oct 30th 2pm and 6pm Burruss Auditorium
Nov 27th 2pm and 6pm Burruss Auditorium
Dec 3rd 8am Burruss Auditorium
Dec 10th 2pm and 6pm Burruss Auditorium

You do not need to register in advance for the testing session. The test is a 90-minute exam, so please plan your schedule accordingly. There are other test dates. Check with the testing coordinator for more information.

When you report for testing, you must bring a photo ID (such as your driver’s license) and two sharpened No. 2 pencils. You are not permitted to use a calculator while taking the MAT.

If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by the ATTIC or call them at (678) 915-7224.
 

Regents' Testing Program Sign-Up
All students who attend a college within the University System of Georgia are required to pass the Regents' Test prior to earning 45 semester credit hours.

The times and dates the Regents’ Test will be given will be mailed to all first semester transfer students and all enrolled students who have earned 15 or more semester hours. However, Regents’ Testing Sessions are open to all students who are eligible to attend Southern Polytechnic, have completed Composition I and Composition II, and have not completed both parts of the Regents’ Test. Based on past experience, you should be able to test at the session of your choice. However, students will be seated on a first come basis and you should have an alternate session in mind.

Returned Checks and Fee Payment
If you register for classes, we assume you want to attend. If you decide not to attend, we have no way of knowing that unless:

If you register and pay for your classes (either with some form of legal tender or with financial aid) we assume you did so on purpose and we will not cancel your schedule.

If you pay for your classes with a check that is returned for insufficient funds, we assume you are attending and want to continue to do so. You must contact the Office of Fiscal Affairs and make arrangements to satisfy your obligation to pay for your classes. You will not be allowed to register for classes again until you have paid for current term classes.

If, for any reason, a payment is canceled (i.e. returned check, credit card charge-back, etc.), the schedule of classes may be cancelled due to non-payment of fees. Canceling a credit card charge does not relieve you of your obligation to drop or withdraw from classes, nor does it guarantee that your financial obligation has been cancelled. An additional $25.00 service charge will be assessed on all checks returned to the University due to insufficient available funds.

Refer to the college catalog for details on withdrawing from classes and Southern Polytechnic’s refund policy.

Paying Your Fees
There are three ways to pay your fees at SPSU.

If you choose to mail your fees, please allow several days for delivery and send your payment to:
Office of Fiscal Affairs - Bursar Office
Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA   30060-2896


Fee Payment Deadline
Your fees are due as follows

If you cannot pay by the designated dates, you must contact the Registrar's Office to keep your schedule from being removed from the system. We attempt to keep the schedules of students we believe intend to be in classes, so if you are not attending, please remove your schedule from the system. Do NOT Assume Your Schedule Will Be Canceled if You Do Not Pay.

Refund of Fees and Charges
If you remove all of your classes during the drop/add period, your tuition, fees, and meal plan will be refunded. You will have to pay for the time you spend in campus housing. Contact the housing office for more details.

If you withdraw from ALL classes after the drop/add period, your refund will be based on current Board of Regents Refund Policies which provide for a prorated refund based on the number of days you attended class.

Hardship Refunds
Any student who is forced to discontinue school attendance during a semester for emergency reasons which are beyond the individual’s control, may apply for a Hardship Refund through the Dean of Students' Office.
“Beyond the individual’s control” is defined to mean:

To apply for a hardship refund, provide the Dean of Students office with:
  1. A written statement detailing your situation and why you need a hardship refund. Please include your full name, SSN, and as many dates & details about your situation as possible.
  2. A written account from an outside source i.e., employer, medical professional, etc. which documents your need for a hardship refund.
Announcements of General Interest

English Announcements
All courses labeled as ENGL 1102 count as full ENGL 1102 credit.

International Students: We have an special ESL section of ENGL 1102 at 9:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The course includes all the work of a regular 1102 class and counts for the same credit on your transcript, but pays particular attention to the issues and difficulties of being a non-native speaker of English. To sign up for the course, you must contact the ATTIC in J-253, 678-915-7361.

Math Announcements
Required Calculators  All sections of Math 1111, 1113, 2240, 2253, and 2254 require the TI 89 calculator. No other calculator may be used in these courses. If you have any questions, please contact the Mathematics Department at (678) 915-7235.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Announcement
Students enrolled in EG 1210 must have WEB & E-mail access seven (7) days per week. Also all EG classes require a minimum of two additional lab hours per week.

Reminder: All Engineering Graphics (EG) classes require a minimum of an additional two lab hours per week!

For M.E.T. Advising Information, See the program secretary in building K.

Health Insurance For International Students
Based on the guidelines provided by the American College Health Association and NAFSA: the Association of International Educators, Southern Polytechnic State University requires international students on F-1 and J-1 visas to purchase the endorsed SPSU International Student Insurance policy. Payment of this fee is mandatory and should be paid directly to the Office of Business and Finance along with payment of tuition and miscellaneous fees. Purchase of this insurance policy is mandatory each semester.

Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Report
Southern Polytechnic State University distributes annual statistics on the reported occurrences of certain crimes.

SPSU’s statistics for the previous three years are available on the University Police web page at http://police.spsu.edu or you can obtain a hard copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department in Norton Dorm (Building V).

Petition to Graduate
If you are petitioning to graduate, note that in order to graduate at the end of Summer 2003, you must submit your petition to your academic program office by the 31 st of January. The petition will be forwarded by your program office to the registrar’s office.

STS 2400 Internet Course
STS2400/33 -- Internet and American Life is an online course. Students will examine the research results presented on the Pew Internet Project's "Internet and American Life" website as a theme. Class work will concentrate on looking at this research as it specifically applies to Marietta, Cobb County, and the Atlanta metropolitan area. Email bharbort@spsu.edu for further details.

Orientations and Workshops planned for Spring Semester 2003

Orientations

Co-op Orientation
Friday, January 17, 12 noon, A214
Tuesday, January 28, 1 p.m., A109

Internship Orientations
Thursday, January 16, 2 p.m., A214
Tuesday, January 28, 12 noon, A109

Graduate Orientation
Thursday, January 16, 12 noon, Library Smart Classroom
Thursday, January 30, 5:30 p.m., Library Smart Classroom
 
 

Workshops
Resume Workshops
Thursday, January 23, 12 noon, A214
Thursday, February 6, 5:30 p.m., A214

Assertiveness Aggressiveness Workshop
Wednesday, January 22, 12 noon, A214

Interview Skills Workshop
Tuesday, February 4, 12 noon, A214

Stress Reduction Workshop
Wednesday, February 5, 12 noon, A214

Study Skills Workshop
Wednesday, January 15, 12 noon, Room A214

Test Taking & Anxiety Workshop
Wednesday, February 26, 12 noon, A214

Time Management Workshop
Tuesday, January 28, 5:30 p.m., A214