Welcome class of 2012! You are about to begin a wonderful new chapter in your life and we are thrilled that you will be unfolding this new part of your life at The Haven! Below you will find helpful information as you prepare for your freshman year of college...ahhhhhh! Exciting times await...
What is the Registrar’s Office?
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.
How do I get my class schedule? Can I make changes? How do I make changes?
Your first semester schedule will be prepared by the Registrar’s Office. (If you will be attending the Clearfield campus, your first semester schedule will be prepared by the staff there.)
Changes can be made during the first week of classes, not before.
Changes are made using web registration. (See Student Information System below)
If you attend summer orientation, you may receive a copy of what appears to be your first semester schedule. Please note that the schedule you receive at that time is not your final schedule. The Registrar’s Office (or Clearfield Office) may continue to make changes until the start of the semester. Please do not call the Registrar’s Office (or Clearfield Office) about your schedule as personal requests for changes cannot be accommodated.
How do I schedule classes next semester?
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 web registration.
Information about registration will be sent to your LHU email account
When does the semester begin? Where can I find the semester calendar?
Classes begin Monday, August 25.
The academic calendar is available on the web at http://www.lhup.edu/academic/acad_affairs/academic_calendars.htm.
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 at http://www.lhup.edu/math/math_placement_required.htm if you want to begin to prepare. You will be receiving information about this in the mail; so please read it and carefully follow the steps.
I chose a major when I applied, but now I want to change it. How do I do that?
You may request to change your major until August 1 through the Office of Admissions.
After that date, you will need to wait until the semester begins to change your major. At that time you will need to complete a Change of Major form.
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 the Student Information System and choosing ‘Biographical’. 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.
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?
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 no book is listed, that does not mean there is no required book. The Bookstore will have book information. (Clearfield campus students may visit the Clearfield campus bookstore’s website, http://www.lhup.edu/clearfield/main/bookstore.html).
You are not required to purchase books from the University Bookstore. Some students purchase books online or at other locations.
While it is best to wait until after the first class meeting to obtain your books so that you are sure of getting the correct book, you may want to purchase them before the first class meeting. Just be sure of the vendor’s refund/return policy so that you are able to return if necessary.
I will be a commuter, how do I get a parking pass?
Information about campus parking is available at http://www.lhup.edu/parking/.
Clearfield campus students may refer to http://www.lhup.edu/clearfield/main/parking.html for information about campus parking.
How do I get my student ID card?
Student ID cards are available at the Parson’s Union Building, lower level, after August 18.
Clearfield campus students may refer to http://www.lhup.edu/clearfield/main/parking.html for information about ID cards
When will I receive my fall semester bill?
Your fall semester bill will be mailed from the University in mid to late July.
Bills must be paid by the due date indicated on the billing statement.
WHERE DO I FIND OFFICES?
You can always find office locations on the web at www.lhup.edu.
Below are some of the common offices that first-time students may need to contact. These offices are located on main campus. Clearfield campus students may refer to http://www.lhup.edu/clearfield/ for references or visit the main office on the Clearfield campus for assistance.
Counseling Services – for counseling, disability, student support services information – Russell Hall – http://www.lhup.edu/ad_c/home.htm
Housing Office – for oncampus housing information – Sullivan Hall 308 (570-484-2317) – http://www.lhup.edu/housing/
Meal Plans – Office of Student Affairs – Sullivan Hall 311 (570-484-2022)
Registrar’s Office – Russell Hall 127 (570-484-2006) – http://www.lhup.edu/academic/acad_affairs/index.htm
The Registrar's Office is responsible for student scheduling and registration, processing grades, graduation clearance, verifying enrollment and degrees, maintaining the student's official academic record, processing transcript requests, transfer credit evaluations, and administering academic policies.
Many forms needed throughout your academic career can be found at the Registrar’s Office website.
Student Financial Services – student bills and financial aid – Russell Hall 123 (570-484-2344) – http://www.lhup.edu/financial-services/index.htm
Tutoring – Russell Hall 103 (570-484-2442) – http://www.lhup.edu/ad_c/TutorialServices/home.htm
LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY EMAIL ACCOUNT
Each student is assigned an @lhup.edu email account. This account is to be used for University business. Many offices will only correspond with students using this email account. It is important that you set up your account and check it. You may receive information at this account prior to your starting at LHU which will not apply to you. However, closer to the time the semester begins, you should pay close attention to messages received at this account.
If you have not already received information about setting up your email account, it should be arriving in your mail within the next couple of weeks.
STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS) – What is it and how do I access it?
This provides online access to your information as a student. It includes academic information such as grades (midterm low grades and final grades), a degree audit (checklist of courses required for your major and what you have completed), class schedule, registration, transfer course evaluation (if applicable), biographical information, and financial aid information.
You will need your student ID number and your password to access the SIS. You should change your initial password the first time your log on to ensure others do not have access to your information. If you have not already received information about accessing the Student Information System (SIS), it should be arriving in your mail within the next couple of weeks.
TRANSFER STUDENTS – Credit evaluations and registration
When a transfer student pays the admissions deposit, the student’s file is sent to the Registrar’s Office where a transfer credit evaluation will be completed. Evaluations are available to the student by accessing the SIS. The Registrar’s Office will prepare the transfer student’s first semester schedule based on the student’s selected major and on the student’s transfer credits. (Staff at the Clearfield campus will prepare new transfer student schedules for those attending the Clearfield campus.) Students may adjust their schedules during the first week of class. No changes are possible before that time.
May – The Registrar’s Office (Clearfield Office) will begin to construct new student schedules, including transfer student schedules. Students will have an opportunity to make changes during the first week of classes. Changes are not possible before the start of the semester.
June – Orientation sessions for new students will take place on main campus. Please note: Class schedules which you may receive at orientation are not yet finalized. Changes to schedules are not possible at this time. Session dates for main campus for 2008: June 20/21, June 22/23, June 25/26, June 27/28, and June 29/30.
July – Fall semester bills will be mailed to the student this month.
August – Housing assignments will be provided.
August 23 – New students move into residence halls
August 25 – Classes begin!
