Registrar
Registration
- Registration Instructions
- Summer 2013 Registration
- Fall 2013 Registration
- Online Registration Permissions
- Contract Course Registration (Directed Studies, Thesis, etc.)
- New Student Registration
Registration Instructions
Registration is done via eCommon. Please read the Registration Instructions carefully.
To ensure a successful registration:
- Do your research! Carefully check course prerequisites and permissions. View the course listings »
- Review the Registration Instructions and Online Permission Instructions. If you have any questions, contact the Registrar’s Office or Student Service Center before your registration time.
- Resolve all holds on your account.
- Consult your advisor and review your degree audit to track your progress toward your degree.
Summer 2013 Registration
Session Dates for Summer 2013 (Parts of Term)
- May Intersession (Graduate Students Only): May 3 – May 17
- Full Summer: May 20 – August 13 (all internships, directed studies, and master’s theses/projects must be full summer courses)
- Summer Session 1: May 20 – July 1
- Summer Session 2: July 2 – August 13
When You Can Register
Summer 2013 registration begins at 9:00 am on Monday, March 11. All students are eligible to register at this time.
- Last day to add or drop a course online for Full Summer or Summer Session 1: Sunday, May 19
- Last day to add or drop a course online for Summer Session 2: Monday, July 1
Students participating in programs offered by the Office of External Programs will be registered by that office. You cannot register online.
Course Load
Undergraduate students may register for up to 16 credits over the entire summer term. Students wishing to register for more than 16 credits must petition the Office of Academic Affairs.
Graduate students may register for up to 12 credits over the entire summer term, including May Intersession. Students wishing to register for more than 12 credits must petition the Office of Graduate Studies.
Cost
Review the Summer 2013 tuition and fee information:
Tuition Payments
Please read this section carefully; there has been a change in payment policy.
- If you register from March 11 – April 17: Full payment is due on April 18, 2013. If your payment is not settled by the due date, your course(s) will automatically be dropped from your schedule. There are no exceptions.
- If you register on or after April 18: Full payment is due immediately. If your payment is not settled, your course(s) will automatically be dropped from your schedule. There are no exceptions.
Financial Aid
Financial aid may be available for Summer 2013; review information for Graduate students or Undergraduate students.
Drop Deadlines and Refund Policy
No refunds are available past stated deadlines.
% Refund |
Full Summer |
Summer Session 1 |
Summer Session 2 |
| 100% | May 19 | May 19 | July 1 |
| 75% | May 24 (5:00 pm)* | May 21 (5:00 pm)* | July 3 (5:00 pm)* |
| 50% | June 3 (5:00 pm)* | May 23 (5:00 pm)* | July 9 (5:00 pm)* |
* Must drop in person at the Student Service Center
Fall 2013 Registration
Check the charts below to determine when you can begin registering. Credits earned do not include credits you are currently registered for.
The registration system will be down for 24 hours beginning Tuesday, Apr. 2 at 12:00 am and will re-open Wednesday, Apr. 3 at 12:00 am. When the system reopens, undergraduate students eligible to overload will be able to do so, and some major restrictions for undergraduate classes may be lifted (check course listings for any lifted restrictions).
Graduate Student Registration Times
Credits earned do not include credits you are currently registered for.
Department |
Program & Total Credits Earned |
Date & Time |
| Communication Disorders | Communication Disorders - All Students | Monday, 3/25 at 7:00 am |
| Health Communication - 12+ credits | Monday, 3/25 at 7:00 am | |
| Health Communication - 0+ credits | Monday, 3/25 at 1:00 pm | |
| Communication Studies | Communication Management - All Students | Monday, 3/25 at 7:00 am |
| Journalism | Journalism - All Students | Monday, 3/25 at 7:00 am |
| Marketing Communication | IMC - 12+ credits | Monday, 3/25 at 7:00 am |
| IMC -4+ credits | Monday, 3/25 at 1:00 pm | |
| IMC - 0+ credits | Tuesday, 3/26 at 7:00 am | |
| Performing Arts | Theatre Education - All Students | Monday, 3/25 at 7:00 am |
| Visual & Media Arts | Media Art - 28+ credits | Monday, 3/25 at 7:00 am |
| Media Art - 0+ credits | Monday, 3/25 at 1:00 pm | |
| Writing, Literature, & Publishing | Creative Writing - 24+ credits | Monday, 3/25 at 7:00 am |
| Creative Writing - 0+ credits | Monday, 3/25 at 1:00 pm | |
| Publishing - 16+ credits | Monday, 3/25 at 7:00 am | |
| Publishing - 0+ credits | Monday, 3/25 at 1:00 pm |
Undergraduate Student Registration Times
Credits earned do not include credits you are currently registered for.
Total Credits Earned |
Date & Time |
| 96 credits or more | Monday, 3/25 at 7:00 am |
| 80-95.99 credits | Tuesday, 3/26 at 7:00 am |
| 64-79.99 credits | Wednesday, 3/27 at 7:00 am |
| 48-63.99 credits | Thursday, 3/28 at 7:00 am |
| 32-47.99 credits | Friday, 3/29 at 7:00 am |
| 16-31.99 credits | Monday, 4/1 at 7:00 am |
| 0-15.99 credits | Monday, 4/1 at 7:30 am |
Online Registration Permissions
Registration permission is required to over-enroll in a course or to waive a prerequisite or a registration restriction. Late registration permission is required for any courses added during the second week of Add/Drop (Restricted Add/Drop).
- All students: Online Permission Instructions
- Faculty: Online Permission Instructions
All registration permissions at Emerson are applied online only. Emails, phone calls, and handwritten letters from faculty are not acceptable.
New Student Registration
All new students will be registered by the school. Schedules will be made available prior to the beginning of the semester.
 Professor Lisa Diercks' Book Design and Publishing course |
