Other Information

Financial Accountability for Registration:

• Students are financially responsible for tuition and fees upon registration. Students who have not made prior arrangements to pay their tuition by the tuition payment deadline will be dropped from their courses. If adding a course after the drop/add deadline for the term that tuition is non-refundable and payment must be received within 24 hours of registration.

• Tuition can be paid 1) in person with cash, money order, check or credit card at the Financial Management Office on the St Paul Campus, 2) online by credit card, or 3) via U.S.Mail with check, money order or credit card (Visa and MasterCard accepted).

• Students receiving third party payment of fees are responsible for verifying that authorization has been received by the Financial Management Office prior to the posted tuition payment deadline.

• Contact Financial Management for payment plan options or information about how to pay.

Please Note: You are responsible for all tuition and fees resulting from your registration. Please remember to check reciprocity and residency information and how it affects tuition and fees. An invoice showing current tuition and fees is available online through Metropolitan State University e-Services.

Grading Method: At the time of registration, students may choose "Graded" (letter grades A, B, C, etc.) or "Pass/No Credit" ("S," satisfactory or "NC," no competence). Consult with an Academic Advisor on the appropriate grade base for courses in the major.

Drop/Withdraw

Dropping Courses: When students drop courses by the "Last day to drop with refund" deadline for the term they will receive a refund. See the Academic Calendar or in the printed class schedule for drop deadline dates each term. You can also reference the "Add/Drop/Withdraw Deadline Table" each term for dates to drop by. Faculty-Designed Independent Study (FDIS) courses must be dropped within 4 weeks of the start of the term or date registered, whichever is later, for a refund. Late starting full term courses and Theory Seminars must be dropped within one business day of the first class meeting. Classes that meet once/one day only must be dropped before class start time on day class meets for a refund. Dropping courses online via Metropolitan State University e-Services within the refund period will generate a credit on your student account, contact Financial Management about the tuition refund. Courses dropped within the refund period of the term will not appear on the student's transcript.

Withdrawing From Courses: When students drop after the deadline, it is counted as a withdrawal and will appear on the transcript as a "W". To withdraw from an FDIS after 4 weeks of the start of the term or date registered, whichever is later, students need to do so in writing through the Gateway Student Services. Students can go online via Metropolitan State University e-Services to withdraw from courses through the end of the twelfth week of the semester. See the academic calendar for the "last day to withdraw" deadline each term. Students who do not withdraw from their courses by the "last day to withdraw from classes" deadline will receive a grade of "F" or "NC". You can also view the "Add/Drop/Withdraw Deadline Table" for the deadline to withdraw by each term.

How To Drop Or Withdraw From Courses: Please reference the "Add/Drop/Withdraw Deadline Table" for drop and withdrawal deadlines. Most can be done online via Metropolitan State University e-Services, in-person, or through signed written request by fax or US mail. Drops and withdrawals require student verification and will not be done over the phone. The Gateway Student Services staff will be available to answer your questions over the phone but will not be able to drop or withdraw you from your course(s).

Drop for Nonattendance/Nonparticipation: Students are dropped for nonattendance or nonparticipation after either the first two class sessions or after the second week of the term. If you have been dropped for nonattendance or nonparticipation and wish to reenroll in your courses, you will need to get written permission from the instructor. The instructor must email permission via his/her university email account to records.registration@metrostate.edu

Additionally, if the course is full, you will need to appeal to the department directly to see if you can be granted approval to register. Some departments allow overrides, some do not at all.  If you are granted approval, the department will inform you of the next steps for getting registered. View a list of department contacts and the process/instructions.

Withdrawal From The University: Admitted, degree-seeking students who officially withdraw from the University beyond the drop deadline may be eligible for a partial refund of tuition. To formally withdraw from the university, a student must submit a written request to the Registration Office. View theOfficial withdrawal terminates a student's admission to the University. Students who officially withdraw must apply for reinstatement with the Admissions office before they will be eligible to register for courses. For more information students can contact the Gateway Student Services office at 651-793-1234.

Incomplete: A student who completes a substantial amount of the required course work -- as determined by the instructor -- may request (i.e., negotiate with) the instructor assign an incomplete (an "I" grade). Instructors are not required to give incompletes. If the student does not complete the required work within one semester, the "I" automatically converts to an "F" or "NC" depending upon the grading method.

Independent Studies: View the Academic Calendar or the "Add/Drop/Withdraw Deadline Table" for the date to add independent studies or creative learning strategies by.  Students who register for Faculty Designed Independent Studies (FDISs) must complete the work by the end of the semester they registered for the FDIS in. As grades are due at the end of the term an FDIS is registered for in, students who register after the start of a semester for an FDIS will have a shorter amount of time to complete the work. Those students who register for Student Designed Independent Studies (SDISs) must complete all course work within 140 days (20 weeks) from the start of the term or date of registration for the course, whichever is later. Additional information about the two types of independent studies can be found at: http://archive.metrostate.edu/cls/independent/index.html

Repeating a course: You have one opportunity to repeat a course to remove a D or lower grade from your GPA. The first D or F you receive will be replaced by the grade you earn the second time you take a course. However, if you repeat a course more than once, every grade that follows will be calculated into your GPA. After repeating the course you need to submit a Repeat Course Form to Gateway when you have completed the course with a passing grade. Because only letter grades are calculated into your GPA, it is often wise to take a course under the P/NC option if you take a course again after failing it twice with a letter grade.

Adding Courses: Students may add courses prior to the start of the second class meeting. To add an open course (one that has open seats) after the second class meeting, students must have written permission from the instructor.  Web Registration systems are only available for adding courses until the end of the first week of the term. Courses added after that date can only be added contacting the Gateway Student Services office. View the "Add/Drop/Withdraw Deadline Table" for the date to add a course by each term.

Students need permission from their advisor to enroll for more than 16 credits per term.

Non-degree seeking special admissions and registration:

Students can apply for non-degree seeking status and take courses and not pursue a degree.  To apply to be a new non-degree seeking student please review the Instructions for New Non Degree Seeking Students and then complete the Non Degree Special Admissions Form and submit it to Gateway Student Services in-person, by fax, or by US mail. Gateway Student Services will email you your ID and PIN numbers. There is a $20 application fee for processing of your non-degree special admissions application.

Once you have your ID and PIN numbers, non-degree seeking students are able to register approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the semester during "open registration". For "open registration" date and time information see "open registration" date at the end of the registration timetable or view the academic calendar for registration dates.

There are no waiting lists for full courses. Course prerequisites need to be completed. Non-degree students are only able to register for graduate level courses if they receive approval to do so, contact the appropriate graduate department to seek permission.

Please keep the financial accountability procedures in mind when registering as payment is due within 24 hours of registering.

Activate your email account via Net Direct:

By activating your NetDirect account you will gain access to University computers, software and printers. You will also be able to access the NetDirect Portal, a secure web site which is individualized to you and your academic needs. From the NetDirect Portal you will be able to check your email, manage your personal or shared files on the network, access Library resources and numerous other services.

Note: To activate your NetDirect account you will need your Tech ID and Pin.

Activate my NetDirect Account

How Metropolitan State University Students Register at MCTC in the Minneapolis Registration Passport Program:

1. Consult your advisor first to make sure the MCTC course you are interested in is appropriate, and that you have met the assessment requirements and prerequisites.

2. Consult the Financial Aid Office by calling 651-793-1414, if you use financial aid at Metropolitan State and want to use your aid at MCTC.

3. Fill out the MCTC application form, available from your advisor, the Admissions or Records and Registration offices at Metropolitan State or MCTC, or online at archive.metrostate.edu or www.minneapolis.edu. You do not need to submit copies of any academic transcripts. And, there is no application fee! Simply check the last box on the application form to indicate you are a Metropolitan State student, and the fee will be waived.

4. Submit the application form to the MCTC Admissions Office, either online or to:

   Minneapolis Community and Technical College
   Admissions Office
   1501 Hennepin Avenue
   Minneapolis, MN 55403

5. Receive by mail your MCTC Student ID number and a PIN (personal identification number), along with the first date you can register at MCTC (which may be different than your Metropolitan State registration window).

6. Register online at www.minneapolis.edu, and go to Register for Classes. Or, register by phone at 651-649-5784, and enter the campus ID 305.

7. Pay tuition:
   a) at the time of registration if using a credit card, or
   b) through the mail, payable to MCTC Business Services at the address in #4 above, or
   c) in person at T-Building 2700
   
   See www.minneapolis.edu, Business Services, for other ways to pay tuition, such as the FACTS payment plan. You will be dropped from your class(es) if you do not pay your tuition prior to the tuition payment deadline.

8. Buy books for your MCTC courses at the MCTC bookstore, T-Building. See www.minneapolis.edu, Buy Books, for bookstore hours.

9. To park in the MCTC ramp, you must have a parking permit in your car, available in advance or on the first night of class at the Public Safety Desk, 2nd Floor at the Skyway connection to the T Building. The parking rate is $5 per visit, or you may purchase a parking ramp card in the MCTC Bookstore for parking at the rate of $3.50 per entry. Escort service is available from the Public Safety Desk, T Bldg.

10. Attend your class, and follow other MCTC procedures and policies.

Update Personal Information:

If you have changed your address, phone number, etc. you can now update this information via e-Services.  If you no longer have access, contact the Gateway at 651 793-1234 to update your information or fax it to 651 793-1235.

To change your information please follow these steps:

1.  Log into Metropolitan State University e-Services using your Student ID and Pin
2. Click on "Address Info"
3. Select "View" or "Edit" for an address type from the list. If the"Edit" option is not available, please email the Registrar's Office through Ask Us to update that particular address type.

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