Lora Volden: No lines now, and we're open Tuesday to help you

Congratulations on surviving Week ONE!

I read years ago that of all students who drop out of college 75% do so within the first two weeks.  Why?  It’s a big change and a large transition.  It’s difficult anytime you get thrown out of your comfort zone and have to relearn everything.  Hang in there, you’ve already taken a huge step towards your eventual college graduation.

Are you still trying to add classes? 
Starting next week you will need faculty approval for any class you want to add.  Faculty members can give this approval through UAOnline so that you can still register on the computer, or you can have them sign an add/drop form and come see me at the University Center.

If faculty members are giving you electronic approvals you will need to choose “Add/Drop Classes” through UAOnline and then enter the CRN (5 digit number that starts with ‘7’) in the box.

Please remember that a faculty signature only allows us to add you to a class that requires approval the second week and to override the capacity limit.  Faculty signature does not override prerequisites, co-requisites, time conflicts, etc.  If you get a prerequisite error you must resolve this with the department. We cannot override a prerequisite no matter what.

If you have a time conflict you will need to complete a time conflict form with signatures from both faculty members.  Forms related to registration can be found at our home page www.uaa.alaska.edu/records.

Have a form filled out that needs to be processed?  Still need to talk to someone regarding financial aid?  Wonder what’s happening with your admission?  Today is a great day to visit us at the University Center.  We’re all glad it’s Friday and many students have started the weekend early.  Take advantage of the shorter lines and wait times.

Enjoy your weekend!  Remember that while there are no classes on Tuesday, UAA is still open.

Lora Volden, Associate Registrar
UAA
(907) 786-1560