Courses of Study 2011-2012 
    
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Courses of Study 2011-2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

University Registration


University registration is the official recognition of a student’s relationship with the university and is the basic authorization for a student’s access to services and education. Completion of registration is essential to enable the university to plan for and provide services and education, guided by the highest standards for efficiency and safety. Unauthorized, unregistered persons who use university services and attend classes have the potential to use university resources inappropriately and to displace properly registered students. In addition, the university assumes certain legal responsibilities for persons who participate as students in the university environment. For example, policy states that New York State health requirements must be satisfied. Because these requirements are intended to safeguard the public health of students, the university has a responsibility to enforce the state regulations through registration procedures.

The policy on university registration is intended to describe clearly the meaning of and the procedures for registration for the fall and spring semesters so that students can complete the process efficiently and be assured of official recognition as registered students. With the clear communication of the steps for registration, it is hoped that compliance will occur with a minimum of difficulty.

To become a registered student at Cornell University, a person must

  • settle all financial accounts, including current semester tuition;

  • satisfy New York State and university health requirements;

  • have no holds from their college, the Office of the Judicial Administrator, Gannett Health Services, or the bursar.

In addition, all sudents must complete course enrollment within the first three weeks of classes.

Students who do not become registered by the deadline risk being withdrawn from the university. When withdrawn, they will be dropped from classes and services such as (but not limited to) student employment, library access, housing, dining, door access, Blackboard, and bus service will be terminated.  Students will be assessed a late registration fee if they become registered after the deadline.

  Fall 2011 Spring 2012
Last day to complete registration requirements September 16, 2011 February 10, 2012
Last day to complete course enrollment September 16, 2011 February 10, 2012
$350 late registration fee assessed to students who register after September 16, 2011 February 10, 2012
$500 late registration fee assessed to students who register after September 30, 2011 February 24, 2012

 

The university reserves the right to require unauthorized, unregistered persons who attend classes or in other ways seek to exercise student privileges to leave the university premises. The university does not permit retroactive registration and does not record courses or grades for unregistered persons.

Students wishing to take a leave from their college are required to apply for a voluntary Leave of Absence (LOA) with an expected return date. Students who do not apply for and receive approval for a LOA will be automatically withdrawn from the university following the fifth week of the semester and may be required to apply for readmission. Withdrawn students and students on a LOA may not enroll in course work with the university (e.g., extramural studies, summer/winter session). Students on a LOA are not eligible for privileges afforded to full-time registered students, including housing, dining, library, and transit privileges. Students may withdraw from the university at their own discretion. In addition, a college may withdraw a student who fails to return at the end of a period of authorized leave. Medical leaves are granted by the student’s college upon recommendation by Gannett Health Services.