This policy establishes expectations and responsibilities related to course registration for all students enrolled in credit‑bearing courses at Alexandria Technical & Community College. This policy is intended to be consistent with Minnesota State Board Policies and Procedures and state/federal requirements. 

A registration action that enrolls a student in a course section for the term. An add is effective only when processed through the college’s approved registration system and within published add deadlines (or with required approvals/overrides). 

A registration action prior to or within the drop/add period that removes a course from a student’s schedule before or during the drop period. A drop may reduce or eliminate tuition/fee charges according to published refund deadlines and result in no course transcript notation. 

Full-semester courses:

For courses that run the full length of the semester, the drop/add period ends at 11:59 p.m. on the fifth (5th) business day of the semester. 

Less than full semester courses:

For courses that run fewer than the full number of weeks in a semester, the drop/add period ends at 11:59 p.m. on the second (2nd) business day following the course start date. 

Contracted courses:

Contracted courses may have separate periods for dropping or adding. Please refer to the course schedule for posted dates. 

An authorized exception entered in the registration system by designated college personnel that permits an otherwise restricted registration action (e.g., prerequisite override, capacity override). An override grants permission to register but does not itself constitute registration unless the student (or authorized staff) completes the registration transaction within the appropriate timeline in the approved system. 

A required condition that must be met before a student may register for a course, as established in the official course outline (e.g., completion of a specific course, placement level or test score, minimum grade requirement, program/major status, or required authorization). If a prerequisite is not met, registration is not permitted unless an approved override is granted through the college’s registration process. 

An administrative restriction that prevents a student from registering for, adding, dropping, or changing courses until specified requirements are satisfied (e.g., financial, conduct, or other institutional requirements). 

Students must officially register for all courses they intend to take each academic term to establish enrollment, gain access to course materials, and receive academic credit. Only registration completed through the college’s approved registration system constitutes official enrollment. 

Attendance, access to online course materials, or instructor permission alone does not establish official registration or enrollment. 

Course registration is permitted only during designated registration and add periods established by the college and published in official academic calendars. 

Registration is subject to eligibility requirements, which may include academic standing, registration holds, program requirements, prerequisite completion, and established credit load limits. Additional approvals may be required in certain circumstances. 

Students are responsible for ensuring that their registered courses align with their declared program of study and support timely progress toward program completion. Students are expected to regularly review their Degree Audit Report and consult with an academic advisor as appropriate. 

Successful registration through the college’s registration system does not exempt a student from published program requirements, prerequisites, or progression standards. 

Students are responsible for monitoring official college communications and published academic calendars for registration dates, deadlines, and related requirements. Failure to meet published deadlines may result in academic or financial consequences. 

Registration actions, including adding, dropping, or withdrawing from courses, may affect tuition charges, enrollment status, academic standing, financial aid eligibility, Veterans benefits, or third‑party sponsorships. 

By registering for a course, students accept responsibility for all tuition and fees associated with that course in accordance with published tuition, fee, refund, and withdrawal policies.