Student Handbook

Registration

New students should register on the first day of registration week; continuing students may register on any day of registration week except the first day of registration. A student must register at the beginning of each term unless he or she withdraws, is granted a leave of absence, or completes the degree. Course enrollment can be completed any time during the first three weeks of classes, but should be done as soon as possible. Talk with your major professor, the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) and committee about what to register for. Before you register each term, your bursar’s bill should acknowledge the receipt of your financial assistance. If not, check with the Field Assistant (107 Biotech Building) to rectify the situation.

Remember also to register for the summer semester by the end of May. This is necessary for the use of facilities such as libraries, computer centers, and the Gannett Health Center. Note that you cannot receive a paycheck unless you are registered for the summer semester. You can now do this on line at the Graduate School web site: www.gradschool.cornell.edu.

If you are not going to be present for registration due to university business, you must notify the Field Assistant to avoid paying the late registration fee ($200). During August and January we receive a request from the Graduate School for the names of any graduate students who will register late because of an absence due to field research or conference attendance. Any student appearing on this list will not be charged the late registration fee. Please notify the Field Assistant and request that a waiver of the late registration fee be filed and provide him with the reason for your absence from campus. It is a good idea to put your name on this list even if there is only a slight possibility of missing registration. There is a three week grace period after registration before a late filing fee is charged.