A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

Waiting List Policies
Regardless of how the student registers, the following policies
apply:
■ Students who do not want the course or who select another
option should remove themselves from the waiting list so
that other students may register if seats become available.
■ Students may not attend a class for which they are on the
waiting list.
■ Faculty members and academic advisors are not authorized
to add students to a closed class. Authorization may be provided
only through IRIS by following the waiting list
process.
■ Students who are on the waiting list for one section of a
particular course are not automatically registered to a new
section if one is added. If the student wishes to attend the
new section, he or she must register for the new section
and remove his or her name from the waiting list for the
section that was full. Students should use the schedule on
the UMUC Web site or call IRIS to check for new course
sections.
■ If space in class becomes available, it will be held for the
student (pending confirmation) for 48 hours only. After
48 hours, the space is released to another student. The
student will not be contacted if a space being held for him
or her in a course becomes available—it is the student’s
responsibility to check in regularly with IRIS to find out
course status.
■ If the student has registered for another course and wishes
to drop that course to accept a place in a class for which
he or she is on the waiting list, he or she will be assessed
a $15 fee for the course that is dropped.
The easiest way for a student to confirm registration for a class
is to register through IRIS (following directions from the list
course menu) and pay by entering his or her credit-card (VISA
or MasterCard) information.
Schedule Adjustment
Students may make certain adjustments to their schedule
through the first week of classes. The schedule-adjustment
options available include changing a section or exchanging one
class for another (drop/add). Students may drop/add a course
only within the same academic term or semester. A fee of $15
is charged for changing a section or exchanging one course for
another. Students may add a course or change a grading option
without charge.
Withdrawals or Dropped Courses
Stopping payment on checks for registration fees, or not paying
at registration, does not constitute an official withdrawal or
relieve the student of his or her financial obligation to UMUC.
Never attending or ceasing to attend class(es) does not constitute
a withdrawal.
Students who officially withdraw from a course receive a mark
of W (described on p. 26). Graduate students must officially withdraw
no later than two weeks (14 days) before the final class.
Students may withdraw from a course by four methods:
■ Students may call IRIS at 800-584-9413 or 301-985-7499
and follow the directions for dropping a course. The use of
the student and personal identification numbers is considered
an official “signature” authorizing the withdrawal,
which is effective immediately.
■ Students may access ISIS online at www.umuc.edu/isis and
follow the directions for dropping a course. The use of the
student and personal identification numbers is considered
an official “signature” authorizing the withdrawal, which is
effective immediately.
■ Students may complete a withdrawal form through their
advisor. The withdrawal becomes effective the date the form
is filed with UMUC.
■ Students may request in writing to withdraw from a course
or courses. The letter should specify the course, course
number, and section, and include the student’s full name,
student identification number, and signature. The request
should be addressed to Registrar’s Office, University of
Maryland University College, 3501 University Boulevard
East, Adelphi, MD 20783. The postmark on the envelope
becomes the official date of withdrawal. Note: Because the
Graduate School can honor only withdrawal requests actually
received, it is recommended that students ask for a
return receipt from the post office to ensure that delivery
of the withdrawal will be acknowledged.
In all cases, the student should maintain a copy of the transaction
for his or her records.
UMUC cannot accept withdrawals verbally over the telephone.
Failure to withdraw in the required manner results in the forfeiture
of any refund and may result in a failing grade. For financial
aid recipients, failure to withdraw in the required manner
may result in cancellation/reversal of financial aid rewards.
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