REGISTRATION GUIDE FOR COE GRADUATE STUDENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Registration help and support (Registrar's Office) and link to registration tool
Academic Calendar (class start, registration deadlines, etc.)
COE Student Handbook (pages 15-18)
Check the Registrar's degree audit tools for information to track progress toward meeting academic program requirements and degree completion. Note: The degree audit tool applies to students who started in the 2023-2024 catalog year and later.
Please take the time to review this section to prevent issues during registration
PLEASE READ: Selecting Courses, Course Restrictions, Registration Permissions
Reach out to your academic advisor if you need help selecting your coursework.
Review the course listings on the COE web site.
Pay attention to Columns A, B, C, D and note if a course requires permission, prerequisites, or paperwork. Follow instructions in Column A.
When reaching out to faculty regarding permissions or questions about a course, please include the full course number, section, and CRN.
If a course requires a form or paperwork (field work, independent study, practicum in university teaching), please scroll down to "Registration Forms." In some cases, these forms are required prior to registration. See student handbook for additional details.
In Banner, you can review course restrictions and when permissions are required by clicking on the title of the course, then on "Restrictions," see "Special Approvals." For prerequisites, click on "Prerequisites" box.
The Global course schedule is for those students in the global program only.
THE FOLLOWING DO NOT APPLY TO FIRST SEMESTER STUDENTS
Check Your Account for Holds*
Check your Lehigh account for holds. Log on to Banner (connect.lehigh.edu --> Banner --> Student Academic Records --> View Holds). Please continue to check holds, as they can be added at any time. A hold will prevent you from registering.
If you have a "Dean's Office" (final transcript) hold, please request an official transcript be sent directly from the school to our Admissions Office, coe-admissions@lehigh.edu.
If you have a "Bursar's" hold, please reach out to the Bursar's Office.
I am not planning to register*
If you will not register or plan to take time away from studies, you are advised to take a leave of absence. Please use this link to review the policy and complete the leave of absence form.
Returning from a Leave of Absence*
Complete the return paperwork. It will take a few days for your records to be made active.
Be sure you have the CRN #s for the courses you are registering for, particularly when there are multiple sections of the same course. This number is on the course COE course listing.
If the class is full, please register to the wait list. See instructions here.
As instructed in "Selecting Course for Registration" above, please check the COE course schedule columns A-D for courses restrictions. If you encounter a registration issue that is not related to a course restriction, please reach out to the Registrar's Office. Online chat is available in real time during business hours or send an email. ALWAYS send a screen shot of the error message!
Important registration reminders!
Only students who are enrolled in the Global Distance program should register for Z section courses, e.g., EDL467-Z10
For those registering in a variable credit course, e.g., dissertation/dissertation MOC, please be sure to adjust the credits as needed. This video will show you how to adjust credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x88P_4b0oxE&feature=youtu.be
For doctoral students: Registration requirements are located in the doctoral program requirements and procedures.
If you have taken all your coursework and are now registering for dissertation credits, please be sure to register for 1 credit of Dissertation. See instructions above when registering in a variable credit course.
Please ensure you are aware of late registration fees and registration deadlines.
Last day for online registration (without instructor permission)
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop without a "W"
*Always review the Academic Calendar as dates are subject to change*
Practicum in University Teaching Approval Form. A student registering for the Practicum in University Teaching, must have the practicum mentor/instructor complete this form and the form approved prior to registration.
Independent Study Form. If you are registering for Independent Study, you must complete this form with the faculty mentor and have it approved prior to registration.
If you are enrolled in a course requiring field experience, please review the COE clearance policy and note the clearance items you will need to submit to the COE prior to beginning your field experience. More information can be found on the COE website. For online students you can use this link to securely submit your clearance files. Please ensure they are within a year of expiry while in your field experience.
Full Time Certification. Please read the policy before filling out this form. Fill out this form if you require full time certification status. Please consult your advisor or reach out to the registrar (ras@lehigh.edu) for questions. Completed forms are due by the 5th day of class of the semester where full time certification is requested.
For general registration questions, please reach out to your program coordinator.
For questions related to course planning, please reach out to your advisor.
For technical registration issues, please reach out to the Registrar as noted above.