How
do I register for classes?
Once advised, most students can register for classes online
through MocsNet, "Student Information" or by taking a signed add/drop form
to "First Place", located in 101 Hooper Hall.
What is full-time?
Full-time status is anything over 12 hours. Deficiency and Developmental
courses count towards full-time status.
When can I register for
classes?
Registration for fall classes occurs in April of each year.
Registration for spring and summer classes occurs in November
of each year. Students may add classes through the first week
of each semester. For specific dates, please see the Academic
Calendar.
What do I do after I register for
classes?
Once you are registered for classes, you will need to confirm
attendance with the Bursar’s office and buy your text
books. All students regardless of how their tuition will be
paid must confirm their classes.
What if my class is closed?
If a class is closed, a student can select a different section,
a different course or ask for a closed class override. Closed class
forms for business courses are managed by the COB Academic Adviser in
Fletcher 408. Closed class forms for non-business courses are
signed by their respective department heads. Click here for
a list of faculty Department
Heads.
How do I drop a class?
Most students can drop a class, without approval, online through
their MocsNet account or by stopping by "First Place", 101 Hooper Hall. Some students may be required to obtain
authorization to drop a course due to financial aid, scholarship
or other stipulations.
What do I do if I
was dropped because I did not confirm my schedule?
Students whose classes were dropped because of a lack of confirmation,
must re-register for classes. Students may or may not be
able to obtain their original schedule.
What do I do if I was dropped because
I did not meet the prerequisites?
If you do not meet the prerequisites, you must select a different
course to register for. Please see the current UTC
Course Catalog for updated prerequisite.
What if I was dropped,
but I have the correct prereqs?
If you believe you were incorrectly dropped from a course, please
bring proof of meeting the prerequisites to the COB Academic
Adviser, located in Fletcher 408, or fax documentation to 423-425-2329.
Please include your name and UTCID. Failure
to notify the Academic Adviser will result in continually being
dropped from the course.
Why was I dropped from a course?
A student may be dropped from a course because they do not meet
the prerequisites, they did not confirm their classes or the
class was cancelled.
How many hours can I take in a semester?
A student may register for 1-20 hours per term. Students wishing
to register for over 20 hours, must file a petition for excess
hours no later than one week prior to the first day of classes in the corresponding term.
How many hours should I take?
The number of hours a student takes is based on numerous factors:
hours worked, financial resources, priorities, financial aid
or scholarship awards and personal abilities. The traditional
student takes on average 15 hours a semester.
How do I enroll
in an independent study (498)?
To register for an independent study course, the student must
first obtain a faculty sponsor whose specialty is in the topic
of the independent study. The student and the sponsor will agree
on a program of study and fill out an independent study contract
form. The contract must by signed by the student, the faculty
sponsor and the department head and then submitted to "First Place", 101 Hooper Hall, for enrollment. Click here for an online
Independent
Study Contract Form. Click here for a list
of faculty and their areas of expertise.
What is an independent study?
An independent study course is an opportunity for students to
investigate special topics not normally addressed in the classroom.
This course is a non-classroom based course designed for students
to increase their understanding of their major by working closely
with a faculty sponsor and outside organization.
Where do I get an Independent
Studies Contract form?
Independent studies contract forms are available online, at "First Place", 101 Hooper Hall, or in the COB Academic Advisement Center,
Fletcher 408. Click here for an online Independent
Study Contract Form.
What is an "Exception to Late Withdrawal"?
An "Exception to Late Withdrawal" is a way for students who, for reasons beyond
their control, must withdraw from classes after the last official
day to withdraw with a "W" instead of receiving a
failing grade, "F". Late withdrawals are typically
used for medical reasons, a death in the family, military leave,
severe auto accidents, etc. Forms and instructions are available online.
Can I repeat a course?
Yes, students may repeat any course they earned a grade of "C",
"D" or "F". Students may not repeat any
course they earned a grade of "A" or "B".
Repeating any course with a grade of "A" or "B",
will automatically be changed to an "Audit" status.
Do repeats from previous colleges
count?
Yes.
How many courses
can I repeat?
Students are allowed to replace up to three grades in their GPA. This means a student
may repeat any course or several courses up to three times to
replace the original grade or grades.
What happens if I repeat a fourth course?
Students are allowed three, free repeats. After the third repeat,
the fourth repeat will not replace your previous grade(s). The
fourth repeat will be averaged into your GPA like a new course.
How do I make changes to my schedule
after I have registered?
Any student can go online and use their advisement code to change
sections or drop a class online. Any student who does not have
a hold on their account, can also add a class online. Students
may change their schedule through the first week of class.
How do I look up my schedule?
Students can view their schedule online through their UTC MocsNet
account, under "Student Information".
How do the summer terms work?
The summer semester is divided into five sessions. There are
three AM sessions that meet back to back for five weeks each.
There are two PM sessions that meet back to back for seven weeks
each. The AM sessions are in progress simultaneously with the
PM sessions.
How many hours can I take during
any given summer session?
Summer sessions are limited to 7 hours during a single session;
10 hours in overlapping sessions; and 20 hours over the course
of all five sessions.
How do I
add my name to a business class waiting list?
Students can add their name to the waiting list via the online
registration system. Students should go online and try to add
the class. If the class is closed the system will ask you if
you would like to place your name on the waiting list.
How do I add my name to a non-business
class waiting list?
Each academic department handles waiting lists differently.
Some use the online system and others use a separate system.
Students wishing to be placed on a waiting list for non-business
classes should contact the appropriate department for instructions.
Once on a business waiting
list, how will I be contacted if a spot becomes available?
Students on a waiting list for a business course will be contacted
via their UTC email account. All students should check their
UTC email account regularly and refrain from forwarding their
UTC email to any other email provider.
What is a waiting list?
A waiting list is a list of students who would like to register
for a specific closed class. The College of Business uses online waiting lists, accessible through the online registration
system.
Does withdrawing from a course
hurt my GPA?
As long as a student withdraws from a course before the last
day to withdraw and receives a "W", then no, withdrawing
will not affect your GPA. Withdrawing after the last day to
withdraw to receive a "W", however will result in
a failing grade, "F", and will affect your GPA. The
number of "W's" a student receives has no academic
bearing on the student.
What does a “W” mean?
A “W” next to a course, instead of a letter grade,
indicates you withdrew from a course after the first week of
class, but before the last day to withdraw and still receive
a "W". A "W" is an electronic, auditing
method and used only for University reasons. |
