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1. Class Caps
2. Course Load
3. Class Attendance
4. Course Registration

Class Caps

A “cap” is established for each class based on the nature of the course and/or the size of the classroom. Classes are usually filled on a first-come, first-served basis (date registration is received). Should a class reach capacity, the course may be closed to those students who register after the cap
has been reached.

In some cases, a closed course may be split into two sections to accommodate students, with a likely change in class day and instructor. Preference in registration will be given to students who are not employees of Mount St. Mary’s University.

Course Load

Students may not register for more than six credits per session, or 12 credits per semester (not including mini-courses or teacher internships). To be considered “full-time,” a student must be
registered for a minimum of nine credits in a semester.

Class Attendance

All instructors are free to determine attendance regulations to govern the courses they teach. Any absence or tardiness will be handled between the instructor and student involved. As a general rule, most students find it difficult to succeed in a course when more than one class session is missed. 

Course Registration

The Registrar’s Office handles registration for all graduate students. You may register one of the following ways:

1. fill out the online form at: www.msmary.edu/mountgrad which will submit an e-mail to the Registrar’s Office. 

2. download a registration form at: www.msmary.edu/mountgrad and either mail, fax, or scan it to the Registrar’s Office. (Fax– 01-447-5811)

3. register online (instructions below). Please keep in mind that if you are registering for a course that has a pre-requisite and you do not meet the requirements the online registration will not allow you to enroll in that class. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite course it will allow you to enroll. If you are enrolling for the entire semester (both sessions) at the same time and the prerequisite course is in the first session it will not allow you to register for the course that requires that prerequisite. Please be sure to submit your registration in hard copy to the Registrar’s Office within 7 days of registering. Failure to do so will cause you to be dropped from the course.

• Launch your web browser and type in “portal.msmary.edu”.

• Log in using your user name and password. If you don’t remember your password, you need to contact Sue Lindsay at lindsay@msmary.edu. If you are a new student, the Registrar’s Office will need to register you. Once you are registered, you will receive your Email/Web Portal information from our Information Technology Department. You will then be able to do future registrations online.

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Click on the academics tab.

    -Click on Course schedules on the left side bar menu.

• Click on the Course search icon under Add/Drop.

    - Select appropriate session from the drop down menu under Term.

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Select your degree program

• Click on search.

• Click on the add/drop.

     -You may register either using the “fast search” number for each course OR you may search/browse for a course. Fast search numbers are located on the left hand side of the course schedule.

• If you see the message “Registration Closed,” you cannot register (There might be a hold on your account – you will need to resolve these problems before you can register). Contact the Registrar’s Office.

4. stop by the registrar’s office in person and fill out a registration form.