Students must have academic advising to plan their course selection. Undergraduate students will also obtain their Registration PIN at this time. (This PIN is required to register for classes.) The advising process varies among the colleges/schools and departments. Students should contact the department of their first major for guidelines. Do this early! Those who delay advising may have difficulty obtaining their Registration PIN in time to use their registration start time.
Only graduate students may audit a class. All “Audits” must be declared
by the sixth class day of the Fall and Spring semester, and the fifth
class day for Summer Session. For additional information please go to the audit page.
Classification indicates whether a students is an undergraduate Freshman,
Sophomore,
Junior, Senior, First Year Law Student, 2nd
Year Graduate Business student, etc.
Some classes are restricted and/or seats in classes may be allocated by classification. Additionally, Registration times are scheduled by a student’s classification.
Students having questions about their classification should contact the associate or assistant dean in their college.
Helpful Hint:To check your classification, go to insideND and select "Registration Status and Holds" from the "Registration (DART)" menu. Then scroll down to look under "Curriculum Information".
Separate class searches can be accessed through insideND from the “Student Academic Services” channel: “Class Search” (preferred search - all information about a class except course description)
Classes which required a co-requisite must be submitted at the same time. The CRNs for each co-requisite course must be present on the “Add Classes Worksheet” when the "Submit Changes" button is clicked.
For example: if a course has a lab, which is a co-requisite to the class, both the CRN of the main course and the lab must be on the “Add Classes Worksheet” prior to "Submit Changes" being clicked.
Beginning in Summer Session 2005, all the courses offered at Notre Dame became five numeric digits long.
The numbering scheme includes some built-in standards. The first digit of the course number indicates the Level of the course. 1 through 5 are undergraduate courses, 6 through 9 are graduate level courses. The second digit indicates what type of course it is, be it a lab, a tutorial, a seminar, or study abroad. Zero will be the most frequently used second digit, as it indicates the course is a “regular” classroom course.
The second digit of the 5-digit course number is the key to determining what type of course it is. The most common second digits will be "0" to indicate the course is a "regular classroom" course, "1" to indicate the course is a lab, "2" to indicate a discussion group or tutorial, and "3" to indicate a seminar. The complete listing of second digit meanings is included below.
X 0 - XXX = Regular classroom course
X 1 - XXX = Lab / Drill / Studio
X 2 - XXX = Tutorial / Discussion Group
X 3 - XXX = Seminar
X 4 - XXX = Off Campus / Study Abroad
X 5 - XXX = Internship / Field Work
X 6 - XXX = Directed Readings
X 7 - XXX = Special Studies
X 8 - XXX = Thesis / Research / Dissertation
X 9 - XXX = Reserved for Future Use
The first two numbers should be taken as one entity, and the last three
numbers should be taken as a second entity. This way, referring to course
HIST 20345, would be spoken, “History Twenty, Three Forty Five.” A
Senior HIST seminar, 43219, for example, would be Forty Three, Two Nineteen.
If you know a specific course number that was in use before the Summer 2005 term, and want to know what the converted number is, you can use the Course Inventory application (http://reg-apps.nd.edu/CourseInventory/).
No. All the old 3-digit course numbers have been coded into the new system as equivalent courses to their 5-digit counterparts. If you attempt to register for a course you have already taken under the 3-digit numbering scheme, you will receive an error if the course is not repeatable.
The CRN stands for “Course Reference Number” . It is not the same as the
Course Number. CRN’s will be 4 digits long for Summer Session. CRN’s
will be 5 digits long for Fall and Spring semesters. In the Fall, CRN’s
will begin with a “1.” In the Spring, CRN’s will begin
with a “2.”
The CRN is used when you are adding classes to your schedule. This is the number you will put into the “Add Classes Worksheet” when registering for classes.
If a class is restricted to “Departmental Approval Required” you must go to the department offering the course for approval to register. If the department will be allowing you into the class they will enter a code onto your registration permissions. You will then be able to register for the class, if it is still open, during your registration time ticket.
Helpful Hint: Go to “Registration Status and Holds” to see any approvals for which you have been given for your registration. Then register for the class.
There are deadlines for dropping classes each semester. Please refer to the University of Notre Dame Academic Calendar for those deadlines.
Within the “Class Search” class search there is a feature called “Enhanced Class Search”. This search enables the user to view the student evaluation information about the class and instructor. The user must log into the “Enhanced Class Search” feature before the extended evaluation information is displayed. After logging, in the student must select an individual class from the “Course – Sec” column. The course information will display. At the top of the page are two tabs. The “Basic Information” tab and the “Enhanced Information” tab. Select the “Enhanced Information” tab. This will display the available “Enhanced Class Search” information.
That depends on the error message. The key below can help explain what each error message means. The most common messages will be that a class is closed or that a student doesn’t meet the prerequisites for the class.
THE MESSAGE IS... |
WHAT IT MEANS... |
| Campus Location - Class/Student Must Match | Student and course are at different campus locations |
| Classification Restriction (SR,JR, etc.) - Not Met | Student does not meet the classification restriction |
| Closed - All Seats Taken | All seats in this section are taken |
| Closed - All Seat Allocations Filled | All seat allocations in the class are taken that match the student's qualifications (classifications, majors, etc.) are taken |
| College Restriction - Not Met | Student does not meet the college restriction |
| Corequisite (+course and CRN required) | Student does not hae appropriate co-requisite(s). All co-requisites must be entered on the "Registration Worksheet" before clicking "Submit Changes" |
| Degree Restriction - Not Met | Student does not meet the degree restriction |
| Department Restriction - Not Met | Student does not meet the department restriction |
| Department Approval Required | Departmental Approval Required |
| Duplicate Course with Section (+course # of duplicated course) | Student is trying to register for the same course (either a different section or a cross listed class) |
| Level Restriction (UG, GR, etc.) - Not Med | Student does not meet the level restriction |
| Major, Minor, Concentration Restriction - Not Met | Student does not meet the major, mior, or concentration restriction |
| Missing the Required Pre-requisite(s) | Student does not have appropriate pre-requisite(s) or placement test score. |
| Over the Semester Credit Hour Limit | Student has reached maximum number of credit hours allowed for the semester. Contact your academic dean to request an overload |
| Program Restriction - Not Med | Student does not meet the program restriction |
| (+ the number of credit hours allowed) Credit(s) Already Received | Student has taken the course in past semesters, and would be repeating the course |
| Tim Conflict with (+ CRN of conflict) | Student has attempted to register for a class with the same time or overlapping times |
An undergraduate degree-seeking student must be in full-time status each semester. Any undergraduate student who is enrolled in at least 12 credit hours is considered full-time. A student who believes that special circumstances may require him/her to carry fewer than 12 semester hours in any semester (including a senior in his or her last semester), must seek approval from their respective college to be part-time. This request and conversion, if approved, must be made before the sixth class day of Fall or Spring semester. If permission is granted, the dean will make the modification in the student’s record. The Office of Student Accounts will be notified of the change of status and, if necessary, an adjustment to tuition will be made. There will be no adjustment of tuition unless permission is given by the dean and the class schedule is changed before the sixth class day of the Fall or Spring semester. Graduate level, Law, and Graduate Business students should see their advisor or department for more information.
There are a number of resources available to students who have questions about registering for classes for the first time. There are online tutorials posted within insideND. Students can ask their roommates for assistance, the campus computer cluster consultants will have received training, the FAQ's on the Office of the Registrar's homepage are available, and the OIT Helpdesk and the RCA's are available to answer questions. Additionally, each department has received training, so questions could be directed to your department. Students are always welcome to contact the Office of the Registrar with questions.
Graduation honors will be computed based on GPA, and the threshold GPA
required for honors will vary from year to year. For additional information
regarding Graduation honors, please click here: http://registrar.nd.edu/LatinHonors.shtml
For additional information on semester honors, please click here: http://registrar.nd.edu/deanslist.shtml
No. It was a static document, with hundreds of changes made after the printing. However, it will be posted as a pdf document on the Registrar's web site. Class searches will be available via insideND.
insideND (http://inside.nd.edu) is the online Notre Dame community. Students will be able to access personal information, register for classes, complete the ND Roll Call process, and check final grades. But they will also be able to contact their professors, check their e-mail, and make connections with other individuals and groups across campus. insideND is a secure site that allows for a single sign-on for multiple services. Students use their NetID and password to log in. Students are required to use insideND to register for classes.
Students will not be allowed to register for an “overload” class schedule without permission of the student’s assistant or associate dean. The number of credits constituting an “overload” varies by college or school. If permission for an “overload” is granted, the assistant or associate dean will enter the new maximum directly into the student’s record. The student can then use “Add or Drop Classes” to obtain the additional class.
Helpful Hint: All classes, including ROTC, Music, and audited classes (Graduate students only), count toward the maximum credits allowed by a department.
| College | Maximum Credits |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 19 |
| Arts and Letters | 17 |
| Business (sophomores) | 17 |
| Business (juniors, seniors) | 19 |
| Engineering | 19 |
| First Year of Studies | 18 |
| Science | 18 |
| Graduate Business (Degree seeking) | 16 |
| Graduate School | 15 |
| Law | 17 |
The ndID is the student’s permanent ID
at the University. The ndID is a 9-digit number, beginning with “9.”
The NetID is an alpha/numeric identifier that will expire after a student leaves the University. In most cases, the NetID is used to log into University services and email.
ND Roll Call is a required process to let the University know that a student is attending a particular semester. This is different from registration. Registration is adding courses to your schedule. In addition, the ND Roll Call process allows verification of attendance for loan deferment, insurance purposes, scholarships, and allows financial aid awards to be disbursed. If you do not complete this process, we will assume you have not returned and will therefore drop you from your courses.
A student will have roughly two weeks to complete the ND Roll Call process through insideND each semester. It will begin a few days before each semester, and end at midnight on the last day for all class changes - 6th class day (excluding summer session).
Do I have to I have to complete the ND Roll Call process if I am in a Notre Dame Study Abroad program? Yes, everyone that has a class on their schedule must complete the process. If you receive e-mails asking you to complete the process then you must do this by the 6th class day.
Will I be notified if I have forgotten to complete ND Roll Call? Yes, you will be notified by e-mail when the process is available. If you do not complete this process you will continually receive e-mails. If you feel you have completed the ND Roll Call process, or do not remember, please try again, it will tell you if the process has already been completed.
Questions regarding ND Roll Call can be directed to rollcall@nd.edu or 574-631-7043.
Undergraduates: According to the Academic Code, (19.1): “Each junior or senior undergraduate may file with their dean during the first seven class days of the semester the decision to take one elective course, outside the student’s major department and not required by the student’s program, per semester on a pass/fail basis. Such a filing is irrevocable and will result in conversion by the registrar of the instructor’s final grade report into an entry of P (‘pass’) or F (‘fail’) on the student’s record. The instructor will not be informed that the student has elected the pass/fail grading option. The registrar will interpret the final grades of ‘A’ through ‘D’ as ‘pass’. If a final grade of ‘F’ is issued, it will be computed into the student’s
grade point average.”
Students must first register for a class before the Pass/Fail Option can be applied. All Pass/Fail Option changes are processed in the dean's office. If the dean approves the Pass/Fail Option (or change), he or she will enter the information directly on to the student’s record.
Law Students: The Pass/Fail Option is also available to students in the Law School, but is limited to a total of two non-required courses, and only with the permission of the course instructor. These courses cannot be taken in the same semester.
For the Fall and Spring registration: Continuing undergraduate students will receive their Registration PIN from their academic advisor or from the department of their first major. Post-baccalaureate students, non-degree students, employees taking classes, and all newly admitted students will not need a Registration PIN. Students who are returning from an official Leave of Absence will have Registration PINs available in the departmental office of their major. Freshmen follow the guidelines set by the First Year of Studies.
For the Summer Session registration: There are no PIN's required for any student.
Once obtained, the Registration PIN will be valid through the end of the current semester when it will be removed and no longer needed.
The "Alternate PIN" is the same as the Registration PIN. Because students are using insideND to access their information, the "Primary PIN" is not used. The NetID and password replace the Primary PIN. The "PIN" is received from an academic advisor or department to be used for registration and is always referred to as the "Registration PIN".
Undergraduate students will be required to enter their Registration PIN each time they enter the
Registration Worksheet. After registering for at least one class, student who have forgetten their Registration PIN can find it by clicking the "Forgotten PIN" link at the bottom of the
"Registration PIN Verification" page.
Students who are
returning from an official Leave of Absence will have Registration PINs available in the departmental office of their major. Freshmen follow the guidelines set by the First Year of Studies.
The University will no longer provide Rank in Class information, effective Summer 2005.
To register for classes, log in at insideND (http://inside.nd.edu) using your NetID and password.
See ADDING A CLASS in this FAQ.
See CLASS SEARCH in this FAQ.
See DROPPING A CLASS in this FAQ
It is recommended that students check their registration status before attempting to register for classes.
After registering for classes, students can view their class schedule using the “Schedules” link in the “Student Academic Services” channel in insideND. There are three formats available so that students are able to receive as much information as possible.
Helpful Hint: The "Week at a Glance" view defaults to "today." If a student wants to view how their summer (or fall) classes line up, they will need to use the "Jump To" feature in the upper right-hand corner and enter a date that falls during the semester they would like to view. Students can print this view directly from their browser using either File, Print, or the Print icon. For example: Students register on 4/19/08 for Fall 2008 and they click "Week at a Glance." It displays the week of 4/19/2008, with no information about their courses. Students would enter 8/25/2008 in the "Jump To" box to display a week when their classes begin.
"Seat Allocation" is a feature of the registration system. The maximum number of seats that are available in a particular class can be allocated based on the Level, Major, or Classification of the students who are attempting to register for it.
When departments assign the seat allocations for their classes, they may do so using Level (undergraduate, graduate, law, etc.), Major (HIST, THEO, EE, etc.), or Classification (Freshmen, Seniors, 1st year MBA's, etc). For example, a class can have seats allocated as follows:
10 Unallocated seats
15 ANTH Majors
These seat allocations are still subject to whatever other registration restrictions are in place. In other words, if the class in the example above had also been "Seniors only", then only Seniors would be able to fill the unallocated seats and only Senior majors would be able to take the seats allocated to majors.
It is important to note that there is no "overflow" capability from one allocation to another. In the example above, if all 15 seats were filled by students who were majors, the sixteenth Anthropology major would NOT be able to register for the class...even if there were seats still available in the "unallocated" portion of the class.
Use the "Class Search" link in the Student Academic Services channel in insideND. Perform the class search, and select a specific course by clicking on the course number (the furthest left-hand column). In the "Registration Availability" section of the class information, seat allocations will be displayed, where applicable.
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) recommends running the "Take Charge" application (http://oit.nd.edu/security/) in order to install and run the most recent versions of available anti-virus and anti-spyware applications. Visit the OIT FAQ's for more information at http://oit.nd.edu/helpdesk/adminfaq/student_faqs.shtml.
For technical information, please visit the Office of Information Technology's FAQ's at http://oit.nd.edu/helpdesk/adminfaq/student_faqs.shtml.
“Registration time ticketing” is the phrase that indicates when a student may begin registration and when that registration ends. a student is able to start registering for classes. The student's registration “window” doesn’t close for the Fall and Spring semesters until the 6th class day of the semester for which they are registering. Law and Graduate Business students follow the registration time ticket guidelines set by their schools. Freshmen follow the guidelines set by the First Year of Studies
Time Tickets for students taking classes during the Summer are much longer
due to the many different 1st class days.
Each continuing student will receive an e-mail from the Office of the Registrar informing them of when the Time Ticket information will be available.
Registration Time Tickets for students are scheduled by the student’s classification, and around the current class schedule.
Yes, please visit the Student Academic Services channel in insideND and go to "Transcript Request-Order". You can also check on the status of your transcript request by going to "Transcript Request - View Status". Further information is available at: http://registrar.nd.edu/transcripts.shtml
The information found when clicking on the View Grade History link in the Student Academic Services channel is not an official University document, but it does provide information regarding courses taken, GPA by term, and GPA overall. However, most applications for scholarships, graduate schools, or jobs require an official University transcript.
Helpful Hint: Click “Submit Changes” only once - any more than one time may cause an error to occur.
On the "Detailed Class Information" page of the "Schedule of Classes" search, there is a category that reads, "Waitlist Seats." This category will always have zeros in each column. The University is not using this feature, but we are unable to remove it from this page. Because there are no waitlists for closed courses, students should look for a different class to register for if they receive the "CLOSED SECTION" registration error.
For more information about withdrawing from the University go to http://registrar.nd.edu