Registration Procedures

Prior to a student’s first semester at Marywood, a faculty or professional staff advisor assists the student by the preparation of his/her first schedule.

Continuing students receive registration information prior to each session and schedule an appointment with their academic advisors before registering online or at the Office of Academic Records.

Changes in Student Schedules

At the beginning of each semester there is a scheduled period during which a student may withdraw from courses and receive a refund. The student may be admitted to another course or change from audit to credit status during the first academic week of a semester. A student should consult with his/her academic advisor before adding or dropping a course. Schedule change forms are available at the Office of Academic Records and on the University website, or the student can process the change using the online MarywoodYou portal registration system. Procedures and relevant dates are published by the Registrar.

Withdrawal from Courses

Students may withdraw from full semester courses at any time during the semester up to the deadline as scheduled in the institutional calendar. The specific withdrawal deadline date is published each semester. Courses which do not follow regular session parameters will have different withdrawal dates. A student who discontinues attendance in a course without officially withdrawing will receive an “F*” in that course.

Undeclared Student Status

Students admitted to Marywood University, who are undecided about their major field of study or who, at the time of admission to the university, do not meet the admission standards of the desired major will be categorized as undeclared. Undeclared status is not a major and students cannot receive a degree in this category.

Students admitted as undeclared, with a specific interest will be assigned to a faculty advisor within the department of the area of interest. Students accepted as undeclared, with an unspecified area of interest will be advised by specially trained professional staff in the Office of Retention and Advising. These advisors will assist students in developing an individualized academic plan which includes the utilization of liberal arts core courses to expose students to various areas of study. Introductory courses in an area of interest are also encouraged.

It is advisable for students to declare a major early in their university experience. It is recommended that first year students declare a major by the completion of 32 credits or the end of their first year. It is recommended that transfer students declare a major by the completion of 16 Marywood credits. Postponing the declaration of a major can delay degree completion. In addition, financial aid can be affected if degree programs are not completed within an appropriate time frame.

In order to declare one’s major, a Change of Primary Goal form should be obtained from the Academic Records Office or on the Marywood website, completed, and returned to that office.

Change of Major

Students are registered for the major reflected on the online Student Information System. Those who wish to change majors must complete the appropriate form, obtained at the Office of Academic Records or online. Students are required to obtain the signature of the chairperson(s) of the department(s) involved.

Leave of Absence

Matriculating students who will not be registered for Marywood credit during a given semester (fall/spring) should apply for a leave of absence. This includes:

1. students who officially withdraw from courses but plan to resume their education at Marywood within two years;
2. students who obtain credit from another institution in conjunction with a Marywood program;
3. students who for any other reason will not be registered at the University for a semester or more.

Upon formal approval of the leave, a specific termination date by which a student must either enroll again or request an extension is assigned. A leave of absence, including extensions, is not given for more than two years. A student who does not enroll by the end of the leave of absence is considered to have voluntarily withdrawn from the University. The maximum of two years allowed on leave of absence applies even when those sessions are not consecutive.

Forms for leave of absence are available online.

Withdrawal from the University

To withdraw from the University, a student must complete an official withdrawal form available online.

Absence from class does not constitute notice of withdrawal. A student who discontinues attendance in classes without an official withdrawal will receive a grade of “F*” in all subjects concerned.

A former student may request reactivation within two years after withdrawal. After two years it is necessary to reapply to the University through the University Admissions Office. The catalog which is current at that time will apply and previously earned academic credits will be evaluated in light of their age and applicability to the current curriculum.