A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
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Waiting List Policies<br />
Regardless <strong>of</strong> how the student registers, the following policies<br />
apply:<br />
■ Students who do not want the course or who select another<br />
option should remove themselves from the waiting list so<br />
that other students may register if seats become available.<br />
■ Students may not attend a class for which they are on the<br />
waiting list.<br />
■ Faculty members and academic advisors are not authorized<br />
to add students to a closed class. Authorization may be provided<br />
only through IRIS by following the waiting list<br />
process.<br />
■ Students who are on the waiting list for one section <strong>of</strong> a<br />
particular course are not automatically registered to a new<br />
section if one is added. If the student wishes to attend the<br />
new section, he or she must register for the new section<br />
and remove his or her name from the waiting list for the<br />
section that was full. Students should use the schedule on<br />
the UMUC Web site or call IRIS to check for new course<br />
sections.<br />
■ If space in class becomes available, it will be held for the<br />
student (pending confirmation) for 48 hours only. After<br />
48 hours, the space is released to another student. The<br />
student will not be contacted if a space being held for him<br />
or her in a course becomes available—it is the student’s<br />
responsibility to check in regularly with IRIS to find out<br />
course status.<br />
■ If the student has registered for another course and wishes<br />
to drop that course to accept a place in a class for which<br />
he or she is on the waiting list, he or she will be assessed<br />
a $15 fee for the course that is dropped.<br />
The easiest way for a student to confirm registration for a class<br />
is to register through IRIS (following directions from the list<br />
course menu) and pay by entering his or her credit-card (VISA<br />
or MasterCard) information.<br />
Schedule Adjustment<br />
Students may make certain adjustments to their schedule<br />
through the first week <strong>of</strong> classes. The schedule-adjustment<br />
options available include changing a section or exchanging one<br />
class for another (drop/add). Students may drop/add a course<br />
only within the same academic term or semester. A fee <strong>of</strong> $15<br />
is charged for changing a section or exchanging one course for<br />
another. Students may add a course or change a grading option<br />
without charge.<br />
Withdrawals or Dropped Courses<br />
Stopping payment on checks for registration fees, or not paying<br />
at registration, does not constitute an <strong>of</strong>ficial withdrawal or<br />
relieve the student <strong>of</strong> his or her financial obligation to UMUC.<br />
Never attending or ceasing to attend class(es) does not constitute<br />
a withdrawal.<br />
Students who <strong>of</strong>ficially withdraw from a course receive a mark<br />
<strong>of</strong> W (described on p. 26). Graduate students must <strong>of</strong>ficially withdraw<br />
no later than two weeks (14 days) before the final class.<br />
Students may withdraw from a course by four methods:<br />
■ Students may call IRIS at 800-584-9413 or 301-985-7499<br />
and follow the directions for dropping a course. The use <strong>of</strong><br />
the student and personal identification numbers is considered<br />
an <strong>of</strong>ficial “signature” authorizing the withdrawal,<br />
which is effective immediately.<br />
■ Students may access ISIS online at www.umuc.edu/isis and<br />
follow the directions for dropping a course. The use <strong>of</strong> the<br />
student and personal identification numbers is considered<br />
an <strong>of</strong>ficial “signature” authorizing the withdrawal, which is<br />
effective immediately.<br />
■ Students may complete a withdrawal form through their<br />
advisor. The withdrawal becomes effective the date the form<br />
is filed with UMUC.<br />
■ Students may request in writing to withdraw from a course<br />
or courses. The letter should specify the course, course<br />
number, and section, and include the student’s full name,<br />
student identification number, and signature. The request<br />
should be addressed to Registrar’s Office, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>College</strong>, 3501 <strong>University</strong> Boulevard<br />
East, Adelphi, MD 20783. The postmark on the envelope<br />
becomes the <strong>of</strong>ficial date <strong>of</strong> withdrawal. Note: Because the<br />
Graduate School can honor only withdrawal requests actually<br />
received, it is recommended that students ask for a<br />
return receipt from the post <strong>of</strong>fice to ensure that delivery<br />
<strong>of</strong> the withdrawal will be acknowledged.<br />
In all cases, the student should maintain a copy <strong>of</strong> the transaction<br />
for his or her records.<br />
UMUC cannot accept withdrawals verbally over the telephone.<br />
Failure to withdraw in the required manner results in the forfeiture<br />
<strong>of</strong> any refund and may result in a failing grade. For financial<br />
aid recipients, failure to withdraw in the required manner<br />
may result in cancellation/reversal <strong>of</strong> financial aid rewards.<br />
| 14 | 2003–2004 Graduate Catalog