Graduate students are advised to consult the Graduate Academic Catalog(s) and contact their advisor or program director for additional information regarding Sacred Heart University's Academic Standards, Policies and Procedures, degree requirements and course descriptions.
Registration Conditions
The University reserves the right to make, at any time, changes in admission requirements, fees, charges, tuition, regulations and academic programs, if deemed necessary, prior to the start of any class. The University also reserves the right to divide, cancel, reschedule classes, or reassign instructors if enrollment or other factors require. If course cancellations occur, students will be notified in order to adjust their schedules.
Immunization Policy
Connecticut law requires that students born after December 31, 1956, provide proof of two doses of measles vaccine administered at least one month apart. The first dose of vaccine must have been given after the student's first birthday and after January 1, 1969; the second dose must have been given after January 1, 1980. The student is also required to provide proof of one dose of rubella vaccine administered after the student's first birthday. Laboratory evidence (blood test) of immunity is acceptable in lieu of the administration of the vaccine. During the summer, regular Sacred Heart University students must be in compliance with this law before registering, but visiting students from other colleges will be exempted. All full-time undergraduate students living in university housing are required to have the meningitis vaccine per Connecticut State Law. For further information, visit the Health Services website.
Graduate students are admitted through a coordinated process between the Office of Graduate Admissions and each department. All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Application and program information can be requested from the Office of Graduate Admissions. Applications and all supporting materials (test scores, letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.) are to be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Once an application is complete, it will be delivered to the program office for consideration. Students will be notified as soon as possible concerning any decision regarding applications. Please know that the submission of some materials such as transcripts and test scores may take several weeks to arrive. Early submission of these materials is advised.
Any student seeking to register for a graduate course, and is not admitted into the program must contact Graduate Admissions for appropriate approval before registration can be accepted. Non-matriculated students must register either in person or through fax with written permission attached to the request.
Registration Process and Procedures
Any prior balances must be paid and any other registration blocks must be cleared before course registration. Students should consult with their advisor or the department office on their course of study and verify that all course prerequisites have been met. Any necessary permissions or waivers must be presented in writing at the time of registration. No student will be permitted to attend class unless officially registered.
Graduate students may register by mail, fax, in-person, or on-line through Web Advisor. Registration forms with mailing and faxing directions are available at the Registrar's office or may be printed from this website. Mailing and faxing registrations may result in a request for a closed course. Mail-in and faxed registration requests are processed once each day. Continuing students are encouraged to use on-line registration whenever possible to avoid long lines and obtain real time registration information such as open and closed sections, up-to-date instructor and room assignments as well as the ability to view and print schedules.
To log on to Web Advisor, use your Network/Email user name and password. If you have not activated your account go to MYSHU to set up your account.
Fees, Billing Policies and Payment Plans
For Information regarding tuition, fees, billing policies and payment plans visit the Student Accounts website. Student Financial Assistance is available to graduate students under a number of student loan programs administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance. Students must be fully matriculated into a program in order to be eligible for financial assistance. Those who are applying for financial assistance should call the office for eligibility and deadline information. Veterans and dependents of veterans are eligible for educational benefits in accordance with Title 38, Chapters 30-35 of the United States and Title 10 USC Chapter 106. Interested veterans should contact the Registrar's Office.
Add/Drop Period
Students may register or add /drop courses online or in person through the first week of classes. If changes are made in person an Add/Drop form must be completed. Students should check their course schedules on Web Advisor and make any necessary changes by the appropriate deadlines. After the first week of classes all scheduled changes must be done in person during regular office hours.
Withdrawing from a course or the University
Withdrawing from a course or the University after the add/drop period will result in a W grade being posted to the student's academic record. Withdrawing from a course/university after the fifth week of classes may result in a WF grade at the instructor's discretion. Drop/Withdrawal dates for accelerated courses will be calculated based on the equivalent % of a regular semester. The last day to withdraw from a course is prior to the last scheduled class.
Students who do not officially drop or withdraw will automatically receive a WF grade.
Withdrawal forms can be obtained at the Office of the Registrar during normal business hours.
Completed forms with all appropriate signatures must be presented to officially withdraw from a course or the University.
About Refunds
- Refunds are based on full tuition charges.
- Failure to withdraw properly will result in the issuance of a Withdrawal/Failure grade and responsibility for payment in full.
- If a student withdraws prior to the start of the semester, all fees will be refunded, except the registration fee. Once a semester begins, there are no refunds of fees.
- If the course is canceled, all fees are refunded.
- Refunds will not be given to students who have an outstanding balance.
- Refunds are based on the schedule located on Student Accounts Website and is determined by the date of notification to the Registrar's Office, not the date of last class attended.
- Refunds for accelerated classes will be adjusted accordingly.
Note: Withdrawal from individual classes or the University may affect financial aid and other eligibility.
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