You will need to have an advising appointment before you are ready to register. Advising is available through your school or college. Attendance at your Dean's Meeting is required. During that session you will receive an orientation to your school or college as well as further details regarding academic procedures for the week.

Graduate Students
You will need to have an advising appointment before you are ready to register. Advising is available through your department. Upon your arrival, you should make arrangements to visit your academic department prior to the date and time indicated on your Appointment Time Card.

Exchange Students
International Education and Exchange Program Advisors will explain academic advisement procedures for exchange students in detail at International Student Orientation.

Academic Course Load and Evaluation Methods
Undergraduate international students are required by American immigration law to register for at least 12 credit hours (approximately 4 classes) per academic semester, and graduate students are required to register for at least 9 credit hours (approximately 3 classes) per semester. Grades are assigned at the end of the semester unless the student is performing below academic standards, in which case a mid-term grade report is sent to the student.