Frequently Asked Questions: Course Enrollment
Q. How do I enroll in classes?
A. Watch this video or select “how to enroll in classes” from the HELP! tile on your Knight Hub homepage.
Q. When do I enroll in classes?
A. Your enrollment appointment can be found in an email sent to you by the Registrar’s office on March 23rd, or by selecting the on Enroll in Fall 2020 Classes tile and then selecting Enrollment Appointment from the navigation bar.
Q. Do I need a permission number?
A. Permission numbers are optional, and are used to override common enrollment errors. Read this announcement for more information about permission numbers.
Q. How do I choose a knowledge area course?
A. You should refer to your Academic Advising Report to see what knowledge areas you have not yet covered, and then select an appropriate course with your Academic Advisor. You can find a list of knowledge areas here, or by using class search in myCU.
Q. Where do I find an add/drop form?
A. Could a permission number be used instead? If you are unable to enroll due to any of the following reasons, a permission number can be used: closed class, missing pre- or co-requisites, or instructor consent required for enrollment. In most cases, using a permission number replaces the need for a physical add/drop form and will allow you to enroll yourself in myCU.
If you find that using an add/drop form is the only solution, you can submit it by email to sas@clarkson.edu. Please follow these guidelines:
- Download the add/drop form from the SAS website and use Adobe Reader to fill it out entirely.
- Use Adobe Reader to sign the form electronically (how to sign a PDF correctly), and then email it to your academic advisor for their electronic signature.
- When your advisor returns the signed add/drop form to you, you may either email it directly to sas@clarkson.edu, or send it to the course instructor for their electronic signature (if required). See page 2 of the add/drop PDF for additional information regarding signature requirements, or contact SAS if you have any questions.
If you are not able to sign the add/drop form electronically, consider using an app like Genius Scan (App Store, Google Play) to convert your signed hard-copy form to an email-worthy PDF. This is preferable to snapping a picture of your add/drop form with your phone, as those often do not transmit well over email. Converting your image to a PDF will also allow your advisor and the course instructor to sign it electronically.