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What courses do I register for?

First and foremost, the academic catalog is your guide for registering for the appropriate courses (www.luthersem.edu/catalog). It lists the requirements for your degree program and concentration. The catalog also lists the recommended class level for courses. First year students (Juniors) take 1000/introductory level courses. Second year students (Middlers) take 2000/intermediate level courses. Seniors take 3000/advanced level courses.

Beginning MDIV students should focus on taking GREEK (LG1200) as soon as possible.  Cross-cultural courses are offered only during J-Term and Summer.  Maximum load is 5.0 courses per fall/spring semester.  Minimum FULL TIME load is 3.0 courses.  Suggested load is 4.5 courses.  Remember to sign up for FE4021 (Fall) or FE4022 (Spring) - Teaching Parish. Discipleship (no need to register for this) is every Wednesday 11-11:50am. History courses are recommended to be taken in order (HC1315 then HC1320). Can take 4000-level electives.  BPE must be completed by the time the student has completed 8 courses.  Register for BPE in the term you intend to take it in.  Otherwise, it will be automatically registered/recorded in the term passed.

MA students should concentrate on 1000 and 2000 level courses for their concentration in the first year and move into 3000 level courses during the second year. Concentration courses are available at the 4000-level. Maximum load is 5.0 courses.  Minimum FULL TIME load is 3.0 courses.  Suggested load is 4.0 courses.  Can take 2000-level courses if there are no prerequisites.  Discipleship (no need to register for this) is every Wednesday from 11-11:50am. BPE must be completed by the time the student has completed 8 courses. Register for BPE in the term you intend to take it in.  Otherwise, it will be automatically registered/recorded in the term passed. The Registrar's Office, your advisor, and the Associate Dean are available to assist you with specific questions you may have.

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What do I do if I have transfer work from another school I would like evaluated?

The Registrar must evaluate course work and get back to the student, preferably before they register.  Please send a transcript from the other school to: Registrar - Luther Seminary; 2481 Como Avenue; St. Paul, MN  55108  Please be aware that this evaluation can be time intensive; please allow time before registering to get this completed.

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What if I have trouble trying to register? I can't log in or don't have a password.

Please contact the helpdesk@luthersem.edu if you are having trouble with your ID#, password and log in for MyLutherNet.

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When will I receive registration information?

Registration packets will be sent out in June for newly admitted students who are beginning studies in the Fall Semester.  Students admitted to begin studies in J-Term, Spring Semester, or Summer Sessions will receive registration packets approximately one month prior to the start of the term

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Where can I get additional assistance from?

The catalog is online at www.luthersem.edu/catalog
Also, view the registrar's office website for updated registration information, www.luthersem.edu/registrar
Ecumenical students may contact the Ecumenical Coordinator for assistance as well.  Office of the Registrar email address:  registrar@luthersem.edu

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Why can't I register online once I've signed into MyLutherNet?

If you've signed in and there are no ADD BOXES by the courses in course search, there are two possible explanations.  The first is that the student is not eligible to register - it is not their time to register.  If it is not your time, you need to check the Registrar's website for the online registration times.  The second explanation is that the student likely has a hold on their record (Accounts Receivable holds will not allow students to register online.  They must go to the Business Office, get an override to register (if not paying off their account) and take the override slip and add/drop registration form to the Office of the Registrar to have the staff manually register them for their courses.

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