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Course Load 

A full-time load during fall and winter terms is 12 credits for undergraduate students and 9 credits for graduate students. During summer terms, a full-time load is 9 credits for both undergraduate and graduate students. However, summer terms are not mandatory. 

 

New Students 

Registration for new students takes place during the registration period. Upon completing the required steps, new students will be registered for classes in their first term by the Office of Enrollment Services. For more information on the new student registration process, visit Admissions. 

 

Returning Students 

Registration for returning students must be completed online using Self-Service. Approval by an academic advisor in Self-Service is required for all courses before students can register. 

 

Returning students receive advanced registration privileges based on credit hours earned, with those closest to graduation receiving the highest priority. This advanced registration begins in March for the summer term, June for the fall term and November for the winter term. The Office of Enrollment Services announces priority registration dates three weeks before the first day of registration. Students should check their FDU email regularly for details about registration and important deadlines each term.  

 

Detailed course information and course descriptions are available on Self-Service. In preparation for registration, students should review course offerings for any special registration notes. Course offerings, times, rooms, and instructor details are subject to change based on enrollments. Students should continue checking course details in Self-Service  up until the start of the following term for any updates.  

 

Students with outstanding balance will not be allowed to register until their accounts are in good standing. Questions regarding account holds due to outstanding balance can be directed to the Office of Enrollment Services at esvancouver@fdu.edu. 

Meet with Your Academic Advisors 

Returning students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor before registration if they have any questions regarding course selection.  

 

By email: Check Self-Service account for contact information of your academic advisors.  

 

By appointment: Book a one-on-one virtual or in-person advising session with the Academic Advising Center here. 

 

Students on Leave of Absence 

Students on a leave of absence need to contact the Office of Enrollment Services to ensure their accounts are active and in good standing before registration. They should also speak with an academic advisor to discuss course selection and get approval for their course plan. 

 

Course Registration 

Returning students are able to add and drop courses online through Self-Service without penalty up until the day before the first day of the term. Registration for a particular section will be subject to seat availability. If you have any questions about the online registration system, please contact the Office of Enrollment Services. 

 

For registrations on or after the first day of the term, students must submit the Registration Form to the Office of Enrollment Services at esvancouver@fdu.edu. 

 

Changes to Registration (Add/Drop Courses) 

Students who wish to make changes to registration should consult with an academic advisor to ensure their course selection meets their program requirements.  Advisors will need to approve the Change of Schedule Form for course add/drop on or after the first day of the term. The form must be processed by the Office of Enrollment Services for students to be officially enrolled in or dropped from a course. If the form is not processed for dropping a course, students will still be considered registered and receive a final grade, and full tuition will be charged for the course. 

 

Students are advised to check their status on their Self-Service account to confirm their registration. 

 

When students drop or withdraw from courses, refunds will be processed in accordance with the Refund Policy. “W” grades will be assigned to courses for withdrawals after the add/drop deadline and up to the withdrawal deadline. Visit this page for more details about course withdrawal and consult the Academic Calendar  for the add/drop and withdrawal deadlines of each term.