Academic Advising and Registration for Spring 2009
Guidelines for Students
Step 1: Academic Advising
As a college student at New England Conservatory, you are required to meet with your Academic Advisor at least once per semester to track progress in your degree program, go over recommendations and requirements for the following semester, and discuss your academic plans.
To prepare for this meeting, please consult the Academic Catalog concerning requirements for your program and major. We also recommend you look at the course schedule for Spring 2009, available October 7th in the Office of Student Services and online at http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu/courselist/0809.html.
Appointment schedules with the Academic Advisors will be posted on the bulletin board in the Office of Students Services (SB 224). Students may sign up for advising appointments on the following schedule:
| Tuesday, October 7 | First appointment schedule posted (schedules will normally be posted one week in advance with new postings made as each week fills up) |
| Thursday, October 9 | Advising appointments begin* |
| Monday, October 27 | Advising appointments begin for U1's** |
| Tuesday, November 25 | Deadline for Academic Advising (all students) |
At your appointment, your Academic Advisor will provide you with information and instructions to help you register for Spring 2009. You are encouraged to come with any questions you may have about curricular opportunities at NEC. Please note that you may not register for Spring 2009 until after you have met with your Academic Advisor.
See below for more information about registration.
*Students graduating in May 2009 will benefit from scheduling their advising appointments early in the advising period. During peak demand, please plan on a wait of several days between the time you sign up and the time your appointment takes place. **We request that U1's (freshmen) kindly wait until after October 27 to schedule their appointments. |
Step 2: Registration
After you have met with your Academic Advisor, you may proceed with registration for Spring 2009. Please follow these steps:
- If you haven't done so already, consult the Spring 2009 course schedule, available in the Office of Student Services (hard copy) and online at http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu/courselist/0809.html.
- Pick up your registration form in the Office of Student Services. Forms will be available starting October 7th.
- Fill out your registration form. Detailed instructions are available from your Academic Advisor, and from the Registrar's staff.
- Turn in your registration form to a member of the Registrar's staff in the Office of Student Services. NEC requires each student to register in person. Registration hours are 9:30-11:30 and 2:00-4:00 each weekday from October 27th until November 25th.
Registration periods are scheduled by current grade level: May 2009 graduates October 27 - November 25 G3, G2, U4, Tufts, Harvard October 27 - November 25 G1 November 3 - November 25 U3 November 6 - November 25 U2 November 10 - November 25 U1 November 17 - November 25 Please note that ALL students must register by November 25th. Students who register after this date will be charged the $150 late registration fee.
- Immediately after you turn in your registration form, obtain a copy of your schedule and proofread it carefully.
- If you are registering for a required recital, you may proceed to the Concert Halls Office (JH 106) to reserve a hall. The Concert Halls staff will ask to see your Spring 2009 schedule indicating that you have registered for a recital.
Important note: Before you will be allowed to register, you must clear all administrative holds, including Health Information, Business Office, Financial Aid, and Qualifying Degree.