FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

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I can see that I have a hold; now what do I do?

If a student has a hold, the student's portlet on MyLutherNet will show it.  Most holds will be Accounts Receivable holds so students should either pay in full online through their MyLutherNet account (and wait 24 hours to register) or they should contact the Business Office. If the account is not cleared/paid in full, then arrangements must be made with the Business Office and they will issue the student an override to register.  This will allow the Office of the Registrar to register the student MANUALLY, in office.  The student will not be able to register themselves online if their account has not been paid in full.  Students with BPE and Greek holds must register MANUALLY in the office as well after a petition has been filed with the Registrar.  Petition forms can be found online at www.luthersem.edu/registrar/forms. See the current academic catalog for BPE exam requirements and deadlines.  Library holds must be cleared in the library before registering and Candidacy holds must be cleared through Krista Lind, Director of the Student Resource Center.

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I need to register for an independent study - how do I do that?

Students may download the independent study form from the Registrar's website or pick up a form from the kiosk outside the Registrar's Office.  Please fill it out, have it signed by the professor and bring it back to the Registrar's Office.  All independent studies are registered MANUALLY by Registrar's Office staff.

7/22/2008 top

What do I do if a course is full? Does Luther Seminary do waitlisting?

No, Luther Seminary does not do a formal or computerized waitlist.  If the course is full, the student is encouraged to check the course schedules for the current or future terms to see when else the course might be available.  If the student absolutely needs the course this term, they may contact the instructor for signed permission (on an add/drop slip) or email permission.  This permission needs to be returned to the Registrar's Office as soon as possible.  The course will then be registered for the student MANUALLY by Registrar's Office staff.

7/22/2008 top

What do I do if I think I've met the pre-requisite for a course but the computer doesn't let me register?

Please email the Office of the Registrar (registrar@luthersem.edu) to explain your situation.  We will offer assistance at that time.  Once we can verify that the pre-requisite has been met, we will have to register the course for the student MANUALLY in our office.

7/22/2008 top

When do we register?

See the table on the Registrar web page with key dates at www.luthersem.edu/registrar/registration/online_registration.asp?m=-1871

10/8/2007 top