STUDENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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AUDITING A CLASS

How do I audit a class?

Only graduate students may audit a class. All “Audits” must be declared by the seventh class day of the Fall and Spring semester, and the fifth class day for Summer Session.

To declare an “Audit”:
- Add the class to your schedule via the "Add or Drop classes" link in the Student Academic channel on insideND
- Go to the Office of the Registrar at 105 Main Building or send an e-mail to dart@nd.edu
- Request the “Audit” (specify the CRN, department, and Course Number)
- The “Audit” will be assigned to the class by the Office of the Registrar
- Auditing a course does not reduce the credit hours
- If a student is registered as a full-time student, there will not be a charge for the audited course

All regulations and restrictions pertaining to a class and maximum credit hours allowed for the semester remain in effect whether or not the class is taken for “Audit” or “Credit.”

CLASSIFICATION

What is my “Classification?”

Classification indicates whether a students is an undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, First Year Law Student, 2nd Year Graduate Business student, etc.

CO-REQUISITE COURSES

I'm getting a "CORQ_12345" error message when I try to register for a particular course. What is the problem?

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 registration worksheet when the "Submit Changes" button is clicked.

For example, if a course has a lab, the CRN of the main course must be on the registration worksheet and the CRN of the lab must be on the registration worksheet prior to "Submit Changes" being clicked.

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COURSE NUMBERING

Why are the course numbers five digits?

Beginning in Summer Session 2005, all the courses offered at Notre Dame became five numeric digits long.

How do I interpret the course numbering scheme?

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.

How do I tell if a course is a lab? Or a seminar?

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.

What does the second digit in the course number stand for?

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

How should we refer to the course numbers? Five digits is a lot to say…

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.

What happened to HIST 347G?

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/).

Does this mean I can register for courses I’ve already taken?

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.

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CRN?

What is the “CRN?”

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.”

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ENROLLMENT?

What is “ENROLLMENT?”

Enrollment 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 enrollment 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 web enroll 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 - 7th class day (excluding summer session).

Do I have to Enroll if I am in a Notre Dame Study Abroad program? Yes, everyone that has a class on their schedule must web Enroll. If you receive e-mails asking you to complete the process then you must do this by the 7th class day.

Will I be notified if I have forgotten to web Enroll? Yes, you will be notified by e-mail when the enrollment process is available. If you do not complete this process you will continually receive e-mails. If you feel you have completed this process, or do not remember, please try again, it will tell you if the process has already been completed.

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HELP?

Where should I go if I need help registering for classes?

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.

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HONORS DESIGNATIONS

How are graduation honors calculated?

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

How are semester honors (Dean's List) calculated?

For additional information on semester honors, please click here: http://registrar.nd.edu/deanslist.shtml

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HOURS OF INSTRUCTION

Will the Hours of Instruction book still be printed?

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.

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insideND

What is insideND?

insideND (http://inside.nd.edu) is the online Notre Dame community. Students will be able to access personal information, register for classes, 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.

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ndID vs. NetID

What is my ndID? Is it different than my NetID?

The University has eliminated Social Security Number as a primary student identifier. The ndID replaces the SSN as the student’s permanent ID at the University. The ndID is a 9-digit number, beginning with “9.” In most cases, the NetID is used to log into University services and email. The NetID is an alpha/numeric identifier that will expire after a student leaves the University.

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PIN's

Where will I get my PIN for registration?

For the Fall and Spring registration, continuing students will receive their PIN from their academic advisor or from the department of their first major. There are no PIN's required for the Summer Semester or for newly admitted students in the Fall or Spring.

What is my "Alternate PIN" and "Registration PIN?"

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".

Once obtained, the Registration PIN will be valid through midnight--the end of the 7th class day (5th class day for Law students). 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.

You will be required to enter your Registration PIN each time you enter the Registration Worksheet. After you register for at least one class, if you forget your Registration PIN you can find it by clicking the "Forgotten PIN" link at the bottom of the "Registration PIN Verification" page.

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RANK IN CLASS

Where is my Rank in Class?

The University will no longer provide Rank in Class information, effective Summer 2005.

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REGISTRATION TIME TICKETING

What do you mean by “Registration Time Ticketing?”

“Registration time ticketing” is the phrase that indicates 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 7th class day (5th class day for Law students) of the semester for which they are registering. 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.

When will I find out my registration Time Ticketing information?

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.

How does my Time Ticket fit into the overall registration schedule?

Registration Time Tickets for students are scheduled by the student’s classification, and around the current class schedule.

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REGISTRATION

Where do I log in to register for classes?

To register for classes, log in at insideND (http://inside.nd.edu) using your NetID and password. Go to the Student Academic channel and select "Add or Drop classes".

Can I have a quick rundown of the Registration process?

1) at the appropriate time, log in through insideND and click on the "Add or Drop classes" from the Student Academics channel;
2) select a Term;
3) if prompted insert your registration PIN;
4) fill out the Registration worksheet with the CRN's of the classes for which you wish to registe; and,
5) click on the “Submit Changes” button. Sixth, review your schedule via insideND.

How do I search for courses to add?

Log in through insideND to search for courses. Prior to registration, click on the "Schedule of Classes" or the "Class Search" link in the Student Academic Channel, and select the term. During your registration period, click on the "Add or Drop classes" link. The only difference between the two searches is the ability to add classes' CRN's directly to the registration worksheet when using the "Add or Drop classes" link.

Has the functionality of the class search been expanded? Can I search on anything beyond discipline and course number?

Students are able to search for classes using a variety of variables such as meeting time, professor, and course attribute. Use the animated tutorial for specific, step-by-step instructions.

How do I add classes to the worksheet?

Classes can be added to the registration worksheet in two ways. The first way is to simply type the CRN of the course. Students can add up to ten CRN’s at the same time, and submit all of them simultaneously by clicking “Submit Changes.” Students will not be allowed to exceed the maximum number of credits allowed per semester.
The second way to add a CRN to the worksheet is to perform a "class search." With the results displayed, click the check box to the left of the CRN for the class or classes you wish to add to your worksheet. Clicking “Add to Worksheet” does not register you into those classes. Only “Submit Changes” processes the registration. CRN’s added to the worksheet will stay on the worksheet for the entire session that you are logged in, even through multiple class searches. Clicking “Submit Changes” will process the CRN’s and clear the worksheet.

How do I drop a class I’ve already added?

On the Registration screen, the classes for which you are currently registered will be displayed in the center of the page with a drop-down box to their right. In the box will be displayed the method used to register for that class, generally “Web Added.” Simply use the drop-down box to select “Web Drop” and click “Submit Changes.”

How do I “swap” a class?

On the Registration screen, select “Web Drop” next to the course you want to remove from your schedule. On the worksheet, add the CRN for the course you want to add. Click “Submit Changes.” This method is not a true “swap” function. The result will be that the class you dropped will be removed from your schedule, whether or not the class you wish to add is added to your schedule. Be sure there are spots available in the class you want to add before dropping a class that you may want to keep.

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REGISTRATION - ERROR MESSAGES

What should I do if I get an error when I try to register for a class?

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 RESTRICTION Student and course are at different campus locations
CLASS RESTRICTION Student does not meet the classification restriction
CLOSED SECTION All seats in this section are taken
CLOSED SECTION - X All seats in this crosslisted section are taken
CLOSED SECTION - RESERVED All seats in the class are taken that match the students qualifications (Classifications, majors, etc.)
COLLEGE RESTRICTION Student does not meet the college restriction
CORQ_COURSE_XXXXX Student does not have appropriate Co-requisite(s). All Co-requisites must be entered on the "Registration Worksheet" before clicking "Submit Changes"
DEGREE RESTRICTION Student does not meet the degree restriction
DEPARTMENT Departmental Approval Required
DUPL CRSE WITH SEC + course # of duplicated course Student is trying to register for the same course (either a different section or a cross listed class)
LEVEL RESTRICTION Student does not meet the level restriction
MAJOR RESTRICTION Student does not meet the major restriction
MAXIMUM HOURS EXCEEDED Student has reached maximum number of credit hours allowed for the semester. Contact your academic dean to request an overload.
PREQ and TEST SCORE-ERROR Student does not have appropriate Pre-requisite(s) or placement test score
PROGRAM RESTRICTION Student does not meet the program restriction
RESERVED CLOSED Seat allocation that matches the student, is full
RPT HRS EXCEED + the number of credit hours allowed Student has taken the course in past semesters, and would be repeating the course
TIME CONFLICT + CRN of conflict Student has attempted to register for a class with the same time or overlapping times

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SEAT ALLOCATIONS

What is a "Seat Allocation?"

"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

If a course has seat allocations, what happens with the other restrictions?

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.

I fit the description of one of the allocations, but there are no available seats in my allocation category. There are seats available in a different category, but I'm still getting the "SECTION CLOSED" error. Why?

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.

Where can I view the seat allocations of a class?

Use the "Class Search" link in the Student Academic 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 Availabilty" section of the class information, seat allocations will be displayed, where applicable.

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SYSTEM ISSUES

Do I need to do anything to my computer in order to use the system?

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.

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TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

Where can I find information for technical questions?

For technical information, please visit the Office of Information Technology's FAQ's at http://oit.nd.edu/helpdesk/adminfaq/student_faqs.shtml.

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TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

Can I request a transcript online now?

Yes, please visit the Student Academic 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

Can I use View Grade History in the place of a transcript?

The information found when clicking on the View Grade History link in the Student Academic 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.

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WAITLIST

Why does a category for "Waitlist" display in one of the class searches? If the class is closed when I try to register, will I be added to the waitlist automatically?

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.

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