Spring 2010 registration week, Nov. 2–6.

A student must be advised prior to visiting the Registrar’s Office and registering for Spring 2010 classes.

Things you need to know and do

  • Know where your advisor’s office is located.
  • Know your advisor’s posted office hours and whether they request that you pre-arrange your academic advisement meeting.
  • Review your degree program curriculum map—use the link below:
    University Catalog - Programs of study
  • Using your Norwich web account, run a “Degree Audit” and print a copy of your Academic Transcript—review both of these documents.
  • Be completely prepared to discuss with your academic advisor your educational plans and future employment goals.
  • Make sure you are currently taking or have completed the prerequisite requirements for all courses you wish to register for.

Registration for the spring 2010 semester begins the first week in November.

Monday, Nov. 2
Seniors
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Juniors & Seniors
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Sohomores, Juniors & Seniors
Thursday, Nov. 5
Freshmen, Sophomore, Juniors & Seniors
Friday, Nov. 6
Open to all students

There is limited seating for each course. Sections are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, unless a course has been reserved for majors only, or requires special permission.

Registration hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. beginning Nov. 2

You must meet with your advisor, acquire their signature and then proceed to the Registrar’s Office to complete the process.

General Instructions

  1. See your advisor to select courses for the next semester.
  2. Complete your Course Registration Form with your advisor. Your advisor will give you the form.
  3. Make corrections, if necessary, to the pre-printed information on the Course Registration Form.
  4. Take your completed Course Registration Form to the Registrar’s Office during or after your appointment time.

Dismissal for Academic Deficiency

This regulation allows a student to stay enrolled when the semester GPA is 2.0 or above, even though the cumulative GPA by itself would have the student dismissed. A summary of the regulation follows.

A student who fails to achieve the cumulative grade point average for enrollment in good standing will be dismissed after two semesters on Academic Probation unless the student 1) earns a semester GPA of 2.0 or above in the second semester or 2) returns to good standing. Students who attain good standing after being on probation will restart the procedure above if they return to probationary status.

Grading System
Grade Grade Point Percent Conversion
A 4.0 93-100
A- 3.7 90-92.9
B+ 3.3 87-89.9
B 3.0 83-86.9
B- 2.7 80-82.9
C+ 2.3 77-79.9
C 2.0 73-76.9
C- 1.7 70-72.9
D+ 1.3 67-69.9
D 1.0 63-66.9
D- 0.7 60-62.9
F 0.0 59.9 and below

Adding and Dropping Courses

To add or drop a course, you must see your advisor. After discussing your intended course changes with your advisor, you should complete the ADD/DROP form and be sure that both of you sign the form as required. Bring the form to the Registrar's Office, where your request will be processed.

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Banner Web

Grades, transcripts, and course schedules are available on Banner Web. You will need your ID# and Pin# to access your personal information.

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Building Codes

  • A = Plumley Armory
  • C = Communications
  • G = Andrews Gymnasium
  • H = Hollis
  • HR = Harmon Hall
  • J = Juckett
  • K = Kreitzberg Library
  • L = Chaplin
  • N = Ainsworth
  • P = Partridge
  • S = Science
  • T = Tomkins
  • W = Webb
  • X = Cabot

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Closed Courses

Only Division Heads and Department Chairs may give permission for students to register for closed or full courses.

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Degree Evaluation

Students have the responsibility to check their degree evaluation before selecting courses for the following semester and discussing that information with their advisor. The Registrar’s Office uses the Web-based degree evaluation to determine who will graduate.

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Extra Credit Approval

Course loads in excess of 16 credits for Freshmen and 20 credits for upper-class students require the approval of the student's advisor and major department chair. Students will submit the approved petition along with their registration for courses. Please read about extra credit charges, below.

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Extra Credit Charges

Extra Credit charges will be applied at the part-time rate for credits over 19. This excludes ROTC courses but includes other one-credit courses.

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Information for Foreign Students

Jenifer Hasenfus is the Foreign Student Advisor. She will assist students with immigration matters and I-20 certifications.

F1 VISA students must bring their copy of the I-20 form to Mrs. Hasenfus for validation as soon as possible after arriving at school. After the initial validation, the forms need to be validated yearly to insure re-entry into the United States.

Please call Mrs. Hasenfus at 1.802.485.2582 to make an appointment.

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Instructor Permission

If you select a course that requires special permission, you must have that required signature on your Course Registration Form.

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Learning Support Center

As you plan your semester courses, think about using the resources of the Learning Support Center. Dean's List Students as well as those on academic probation use the Learning Support Center.

Help is available!

  • Tutoring
  • Study Skills
  • Time Management
  • Reading and Writing Skills
  • Exam Taking
  • Learning Disability Services

To make an appointment or for more information, contact the LSC located in Kreitzberg Library, 485-2130.

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Prerequisite and Co-Requisite Checking

Students will not be allowed to register for a course unless the stated prerequisite or co-requisite requirement is met. Banner will block a course registration in this case. Students should check course descriptions in the print Catalog or the online Banner Catalog where prerequisites and co-requisites are listed.

The only acceptable basis for a waiver of a course prerequisite or co-requisite will be a student's demonstrated knowledge of the course.

  • The student’s academic advisor's signature on the registration form will indicate his or her approval of a waiver.
  • It is also required that the course department chair or division head approve the waiver. The department chair or division head must sign the registration form in the space next to the course with the column heading, "Signatures as Required." See Academic Regulations, Section 2, 3a. We will follow the same procedure for a co-requisite waiver.

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ROTC Requirement

The complete requirement is printed in the Academic Regulations. Students in the Corps of Cadets must take their ROTC courses in a sequential order. For example: MS 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, etc. If a student makes a change in his or her service branch, the sequence of courses must be maintained. Example: MS 111, 112, AS 201, 202, 311, 312.

ROTC Courses

All programs will accept 6 credits of approved ROTC courses as free electives. This will not be retroactive.

Approved Courses:

  • AS 311
  • AS 312
  • AS 411
  • NS 321
  • NS 322
  • NS 331
  • NS 332
  • NS 421
  • NS 431
  • MS 411
  • MS 412

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Second Choice Electives

Be sure to select a second choice for elective courses, just in case your first choice elective course is closed. This should be a different course, not a different section of the same course.

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Special Condition Codes

If special permission or special conditions exist for a course, it will be identified in the course listing with a code in the left hand column before the CRN number. The codes are:

  • D = Department/Division Head Permission Required
  • DL = Distance Learning
  • F = Freshman Only Course
  • FM = Freshman Only/Major Specific
  • MJ = Major Specific
  • NA = Norwich Advantage
  • P = Instructor Permission Required
  • S = Senior Status or Instructor Permission

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UBA and UBS Selection of Major

UBS and UBA students must select a major no later than the end of the third semester for the beginning fourth semester. Once the major selection is recorded in the Registrar's Office, the student will be able to pre-register.

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Veterans’ Benefits

Students who are eligible to receive Veterans' Benefits should go to www.gibill.va.gov for information and instructions. You will find the links to education benefit programs and electronic applications very helpful. Once students have completed all the necessary forms and receive eligibility confirmation from the Veteran's Administration, they must see the Veterans Affairs Specialist in the Registrar’s Office to initiate the school's submission of an enrollment verification. Once Norwich makes the enrollment verification, it can take up to 10 weeks before the benefits arrive.

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Waiting Lists and Registration

Students are registered when they have a schedule of courses for a semester. Students who are registered for the fall semester at this time is the goal. We would like you to have a firm schedule when you leave the registration station and not face a schedule that has been changed around in the fall. The only way to accomplish this is to eliminate waiting lists so that you can make final course choices at Registration. It will be important for you to list second choice electives on your registration form. This will help avoid the necessity of going back to your advisor to select another course, should your first choice be closed. You will be able to select another section of a multi-section course if your original choice is full during the registration.

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You and Your Advisor*

Get some help from the best source available, your academic advisor. Your advisor is responsible for helping you understand University policies, procedures and requirements. He or she can help you assess your academic problems and make the best decision about how to overcome them. Most important, your advisor can help you get the most out of your college education. But there's a catch--you have to ask for your advisor's help. It's your job to get the advising you need.

How to get the most out of your advisor:

  1. See your advisor regularly throughout the semester, not just when you want to register for courses.
  2. Make appointments with your advisor at a time convenient for both of you.
  3. Discuss with your advisor your educational and professional goals. Be honest about any learning problems you may have. Don't withhold information or assume that your advisor knows everything about you.
  4. Be assertive. Ask questions. Don't assume that your advisor will automatically tell you what you need to know.
  5. Review the Academic Regulations and your academic record at the start of each semester. If you spot a problem, point it out to your advisor immediately.
  6. Request another advisor from your division head if you're not getting the help you need.
  7. Your advisor is someone who wants to help you succeed in college. Stay in touch with your advisor. Good academic advising can make a big difference in your college career.

But remember, a successful working relationship with your advisor depends on both of you. Without your initiative, your advisor can't help.

*From the Norwich University, MCV Corps of Cadets Handbook 1995-1996.

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