Office of the Registrar - Florida International University

REGISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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Withdrawals :
Currently registered students can withdraw only during the indicated withdrawal period. A Withdrawal Form must be filled out and submitted to the Office of the Registrar. Students who withdraw prior to the end of the fourth week of classes will be mailed a 25% refund.

Prerequisites:
Students lacking appropriate prerequisites should not enroll in courses without the instructor’s permission. Students should consult with their advisor and/or the University catalog for further information.

Registration Week is held during the preceding semester by appointment (date and time) only and is exclusively for degree-seeking students. Listed below are the steps to follow: (A photo-id is required for all registration processes and proof of immunization cleared by the Health and Wellness Center for students under the age of 40).

1. Use the Kiosks or the Web, the week before Registration Week and select the Registration Access Information Option. You will be given your appointment times and registration holds, if applicable. Registration Access Information is also available at the Office of the Registrar. The Registration Access Information contains your identification (social security) number, name, major, classification, residency, address, eligibility to register and appointment day and time. You must submit clearance when registering if you have a registration hold. If there are no registration holds you can register on or after your appointment day and time. There are no exceptions to the appointment date and time.

2. View the Interactive Schedule and tentatively select courses to be taken next semester and an alternate schedule. Unless specified on your Registration Access Information, an adviser’s signature will not be required. However, you are encouraged to see an academic adviser prior to registration to assist you in selecting courses required for your major. Students who have not been assigned an academic adviser can contact their departments (major) to have one assigned.

3. Along with an academic adviser, review your course selections and alternates, make necessary changes, record the final course selections on the Registration Form, and obtain the adviser’s signature (if required by your department). Check the Registration Form entries carefully and sign it. If you are taking more than 18 credit hours, the Dean’s signature is required.

4. Use Kiosks, or the Web. Students registering during this week can also add and drop courses.

5. Pick up your schedule and check it carefully. Its accuracy is your responsibility. Open Registration will immediately follow Registration Week. Degree-seeking students must follow the steps listed for Registration Week. Non-degree seeking students do not need an adviser’s signature. (A photo-id is required for all in person registration processes.)

Non-degree seeking students should follow these steps:
1. If you have attended FIU anytime during the previous two terms, and you have an access code, you can obtain your Registration Access Information on the Kiosks, on the Web, or at the Office of the Registrar. If you have not previously attended FIU or have not registered for the past three semesters, you must fill out the Non-Degree Seeking Student Form in this Class Schedule. If you are under 40 years of age, you must provide the Student Health and Wellness Center with proof of immunization prior to registering.

2. If you have your Access Code, you may register using the Kiosks, or the Web.

3. If you do not have your access code, submit the Registration and the Non-Degree seeking forms in person to the designated area in the Office of the Registrar. If you have a registration hold, you must submit clearance before you can register.

4. Pick up your schedule and check it carefully. Its accuracy is your responsibility. You can also add and drop courses during Open Registration. To add or drop courses, use the Kiosks, or the Web.
Note: The grading option of a course cannot be changed after the end of the drop/add period.