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What is the Registrar’s Office?
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The Registrar’s Office is the keeper of a student’s academic record. The Registrar’s Office is responsible for student scheduling, processing grades, final graduation clearance, verification of enrollment and degrees, processing transcript requests, transfer credit evaluations, and administering academic policies.
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I chose a major when I applied, but now I want to change it.
How do I go about do that? |
Until August 1, you may request to change your major through the Office of Admissions. After that date, you will need to wait until the semester begins to change your major by completing a “Change of Major” form.
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When does the semester begin? Where can I find the semester
calendar?
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Classes begin Monday, August 26, 2013.
Academic Calendar
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How do I get my classes the first semester?
Can I make changes? How do I make changes?
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Your first semester schedule will be prepared by the Registrar’s Office. Your schedule is based on your selected major, transfer credits, course availability, math placement exam results, and completion of the Considerations for Scheduling form .
Why should I complete the Considerations for Scheduling form? Bachelor of Arts degree students have a foreign language requirement as part of their degree. In addition, all students have an opportunity to enroll in University Band or Army ROTC. To make these choices or to inform us of special considerations that may impact your first-semester schedule, this form must be completed. Keep in mind that not all requests may be accommodated depending on various scheduling circumstances.
If you attend summer orientation, you may receive a copy of what appears to be your first semester schedule. Please note that this is not your final schedule. The Registrar’s Office may continue to make changes until the start of the semester. Please do not call the Registrar’s Office about your schedule as personal requests for changes cannot be accommodated.
Changes may be made during the first week of classes, not before. You must meet with your academic advisor to discuss schedule changes. Schedule changes will be made using myHaven.
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How do I know what books are required for my classes?
Do I have to buy them from the University Bookstore? When should I buy my books?
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Some faculty will post their required books on the web. You will be able to see this information when you view your class schedule on the Student Information System. If the book is not listed, that does not necessarily mean that a book is not required. The bookstore will have more information.
You are not required to purchase books from the University Bookstore. Some students purchase books online or at other locations. Just be sure of the vendor’s refund/return policy so that you are able to return if necessary.
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Do I have to take any placement exams? How do I do that? |
You are REQUIRED to take a math placement exam. Instructions are available online, if you want to begin to prepare.
Why is this important: You will be prevented from registering for a math course or other courses with a math prerequisite if you have not completed the math placement test. Students majoring in biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, education, engineering, geology, health science, mathematics, and physics may get behind and probably will need extra time to catch up if the test is not taken or the inappropriate math course is scheduled.
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You must first set up your email account because an active (LHU) email account (email address
and personalized password) is necessary for you to login and take the placement test.
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Go to http://www.lhup.edu/math for details about the placement exam. Carefully read the
information at this site prior to attempting the exam.
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You must take the placement exam as soon as possible to ensure your first-semester schedule
is properly developed.
If you have questions about the mathematics placement test information or the test itself, please first go to http://www.lhup.edu/math . If your questions are still not answered, send an email to mathchair@lhup.edu.
Because the mathematics placement test has been developed by the mathematics department faculty, please do not contact offices such as Admissions, Registrar, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, or Student Life with questions about the Math Placement Test.
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What is an academic advisor and how will I get one? |
An academic advisor is a faculty member in your chosen major who will guide you through your academic career at LHU. He/she will assist in course selection, discuss career options, as well as provide help and guidance when you have questions. An advisor will be automatically assigned to you. You can locate your academic advisor by accessing myHaven. Please note that some advisors may not be assigned until the first week of classes. If you do not have an advisor, you may contact the department chairperson of your major.
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How and when do I schedule classes for the spring?
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You will meet with your academic advisor in late-October or early-November to discuss next semester’s schedule. You will register for classes using myHaven. Information about registration will be sent
to your LHU email account.
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I will be a commuter, how do I get a parking pass?
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How do I get my student ID card? |
Student ID cards are available at the Parson’s Union Building (PUB), the week before classes start. Students must bring another valid form of ID and a completed.
OneCard Agreement form
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FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) for students and
for parents |
Protecting the privacy of a student’s record is important. In fact, there is a federal regulation that addresses this issue. We ask that you become familiar with this regulation so that you are aware of what Lock Haven University faculty and staff may or may not discuss about a student’s record. Please review FERPA information.
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How to verify enrollment for insurance, deferments, etc |
Students can verify their enrollment by accessing myHaven > Student tab > National Student Clearinghouse |
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Dean's List |
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Dean’s list is awarded to students who obtain a 3.5 or higher semester grade point average in at least 12 semester hours of letter-graded courses. Dean’s list is noted on your academic transcript. |
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Probation/Suspension Policy |
Probation/Suspension Policy can be found in the University Catalog 2012 on page 56. The 2013 catalog will be available in August with more current/updated information. |
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Foreign Language |
Bachelor of Arts degree students have a foreign language requirement as part of their degree. In order to be considered for proper placement in a foreign language your first semester, you must complete the Considerations for Scheduling form.
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Majors and Minors |
To change your major – Contact the Office of Admissions prior to August 1 to change your major. Once approved, the Registrar’s Office will be notified and your schedule will be adjusted to reflect courses for the new major.
After August 1, changes will need to be made at the start of the semester by contacting the department chairperson of the major that you want to change to. The change of major/declare a minor form needs to be completed to make the change official.
To add a second major – During the first week or two of the semester, contact the department chairperson of the major that you are interested in adding. The change of major/declare a minor form needs to be completed to make the addition official.
To declare a minor -- During the first week or two of the semester, contact the department chairperson of the minor that you are interested in declaring. The change of major/declare a minor form needs to be completed to make the addition official.
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