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Registration Dates

* Continuing students currently enrolled in a degree program, and continuing certificate students currently enrolled in a certificate, should log into Inside MATC and check their individual registration dates and times by clicking on "Enrollment Dates" in the Student Center section of the page.

**Other registration periods may apply for shorter-term, online and videocassette courses, or classes that begin mid-semester. These class listings will be updated periodically on the Course Offerings page and through AskMATC.  Degree class registration begins earlier than the periods listed above for new, continuing, transferring and re-entering program students. New program students receive specific registration schedules based on their programs of study.

Registration Tutorials

Online tutorials are now available for help with many of the registration-related tasks:

• Account Activation
• Student Center Overview
• Course Search
• Add a Class
• Drop a Class
• And more!

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Help with Online Registration

Having trouble registering using the Student Center on Inside MATC? We're here to help!

• View the Help Sheet for information about how to register online using the Student Center, found on Inside MATC.
• Visit Ask MATC and search our knowledge base of frequently asked questions about registration, enrollment, admissions and more!
• Contact the Enrollment Center directly at (608) 246-6210.

Adding a Course

Students who wish to add a class must follow these procedures:

1. For as long as a class is on “reserved” status, a student must obtain the approval of the division/department/campus office offering the class.
2. For all other classes, a student may register through the first week of the class on a space- available basis.
3. After the first week of the class, signature of the instructor and approval of the division/department/campus office are required.

Auditing Courses

A student may audit a class for no credit or grade with the consent of the division dean. Selection of the audit option must be made at the time of scheduling. The same fee is charged as for credit registration except for students 60 years old or older, see Fee Exemption. A student taking a class for audit may not, without the permission of the dean, change to credit, nor can a student change from credit to audit after classes begin. On the transcript, the course is indicated as “AU” for audit. An auditor must meet attendance requirements, participate in the classroom work and complete assignments, but may not participate in examinations/evaluations. Audits may affect a student’s eligibility for financial aid (including Social Security and veterans’ benefits.) Students should check with the Office of Financial Aid for more information. Audited classes do not fulfill program or certification requirements.

Attendance

Students who will not be in attendance for their first class meetings must inform the appropriate dean in writing. Failure to comply may jeopardize continued enrollment. Attendance is the responsibility of the individual student. In cases of absence, work must be made up by arrangement with the instructor. Missing a final examination without notifying the instructor and without having a satisfactory excuse will result in an automatic F on the examination.

"Officially Attempted"

“Officially attempted” means that the student was enrolled in class after 20 percent of the course’s potential hours of instruction were completed.

Study load

A full-time student in an associate degree program may take a maximum of 18 credit hours. Students wishing to exceed maximum credit hours should seek approval from the academic dean of their divisions. A student who is carrying a 12-hour credit load or is in classroom attendance twenty periods per week is considered a full-time student.

Fee transfer for dropped courses

Please note that during the first 14 calendar days of the semester (first 7 days of summer semester), students may transfer 100% of the fees from a dropped class toward an added class only if the add and drop are done in person and at the same time. Go to the Enrollment Center at each campus to make necessary schedule changes. For more information review the MATC Refund Policies. We encourage students to talk with an advisor or counselor before dropping classes to make sure there are no consequences to your program of study or financial aid if you drop courses after the first week of classes.

Meet with an advisor

Academic advising is available for registered students not enrolled in an occupational program and for students enrolled in the Liberal Arts Transfer Program. Professional advisors are available for walk-ins and appointments to help students choose courses, schedule classes and plan their academic program. Assistance is also available for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution. Some students may be referred to specific divisional offices. Students enrolled in occupational programs who would like academic advising should contact their department or division.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions about registration? Visit Ask MATC to access our knowledge base of frequently asked questions about MATC.

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Last Modified: April 8, 2008