Florida Institute of Technology

Academic Advising and Registration Process

STEP 1: CLEAR HOLDS

All academic, financial and administrative holds that prevent registration must be cleared with the respective office(s) before you will be allowed to register. Holds may be viewed on the View Holds screen from the PAWS Student Records Menu.

STEP 2: ADVISING

You must be advised prior to registration. Your advisor will indicate approval of your semester course plan by signing the registration form. Registration via PAWS is permissible at your registration time and afterward, if your faculty advisor has verified on PAWS that advising has occurred. You are permitted to register only for courses that were approved in writing by your faculty advisor.

Undergraduate students registering for more than 21 credit hours must have their registration forms signed by the dean of the appropriate college as well as their advisor.

STEP 3: REGISTRATION

At your scheduled registration time and any time thereafter through the first week of classes, you may register through PAWS or bring your signed registration form to the Registration Center. Before leaving the Registration Center you will receive your class schedule. Please verify your schedule for accuracy and notify registration personnel of any errors. You may print your class schedule from the PAWS Registration Menu using the Student Schedule by Day and Time form.

Once registered, you may switch sections and drop courses without advisor approval through the end of the first week of classes. Beginning the following Monday, all registration business must be conducted at the Registration Center.

Withdrawal from the university must take place at the Registration Center.

Spring Registration Details

Co/Prerequisite Courses

Check the 2012–2013 University Catalog or through the PAWS Course Catalog for course descriptions and co/prerequisite requirements.

Co/prerequisites are checked by the BANNER student system. If you have successfully completed a course that is a listed corequisite of a course for which you are planning to register, you may request a waiver of the corerequisite by contacting the Registrar's Office by email to coreq@fit.edu.

To waive a co/prerequisite students must:

1. Complete the Co/prerequisite Waiver Request form also available from your advisor or the Registration Center.
2. Present the completed form to your faculty advisor for review. Your advisor will agree or disagree with your written justification and sign the form.
3. Take the signed form to the academic unit offering the course to request approval of the waiver. If the waiver is approved, the academic unit head or designee of the academic unit offering the course will sign the waiver form.
4. Bring the form to the Registration Center to officially enroll in the class.

Closed Classes

Certain classes may be closed at the time you register. If you want to enter a closed class, you must complete a Closed Class form, also available from the Registration Center or your academic unit. Take the form to the academic unit offering the course. If the academic unit approves, the academic unit head or designee will sign the form. Bring the signed form to the Registration Center within 24 hours or by 5:00 p.m. the next day to officially enroll in the course. Approved closed class forms are not valid after 5:00 p.m. the day after approval was obtained.

Class Schedule Changes

A Change in Registration Status form also available at the Registration Center is used for class adds and drops, and for university withdrawal. A schedule change becomes official when a university Change in Registration Status form bearing the required signatures is processed by the Registration Center. Schedule changes may be made online in PAWS through the first week of classes.

Adding Classes

Classes may be added online on PAWS or in the Registration Center through the first week of instruction. The last day to add a class during Spring 2013 is Friday, January 11, 2013. Added classes become official when validated and entered into the BANNER student system by the Registration Center.

Registration for any course that is not listed on a Registration form or Change in Registration Status form that your faculty advisor signed is a violation of academic policy and could result in your registration being canceled at any time, either before or after the start of classes.

Required Signatures for Adding Classes

During the first week of classes, no signatures are required for switching sections of the same course. Adviser signature is required for undergraduate students when adding a course not previously approved in writing. During the second week of classes, the Change in Registration Status form must be signed by the respective faculty advisor, the academic unit head or program chair offering the course and the course instructor.

Dropping Classes

Failure to attend classes and/or verbal notification to faculty does not constitute an official class drop. Students who do not attend class and do not file the required paperwork according to university policy will receive a failing grade of F. Requests for retroactive removal of F grades for nonattendance are not granted.

Classes dropped beginning Monday, January 14, through Friday, March 15, 2013, must be signed by the advisor and processed at the Registration Center. Class drops are not permitted beginning Monday, March 18, 2013. The deadline to drop Spring 2013 classes without receiving a “W” is Friday, January 18.

University Withdrawal

Students may officially withdraw from the university by completing Change in Registration Status form and an exit interview questionnaire in the Registrar's Office. Students receiving financial aid must check with the Office of Financial Aid to learn if and how the withdrawal will affect their financial aid status.

Spring Schedule Information

Registration for Spring 2013 for currently enrolled students will begin Saturday, November 3, 2012, and continue through Friday, January 11, 2013.

Students may register either at the Registration Center or through PAWS. Students will be able to register and add/drop at their assigned time and afterward. PAWS registration instructions are included in the published Schedule of Classes.

Students using the Registration Center must present a photo ID card and have their registration form approved by their advisor before entering the registration area.

Classes appearing in the published Schedule of Classes were valid at the time of publication. Check for the latest updates on PAWS.

Florida Tech reserves the right to add or change without notice, any information pertaining to class offerings, requirements, locations and fees published in the Schedule of Classes. Students are held accountable for all information contained in the schedule and will only receive credit for courses in which they are officially registered.

Registration Information

Advising must occur before your initial registration. You are strongly urged to see your advisor before your registration time.

Once you have initially registered, advisor approval is not required to switch sections or drop classes before the end of the first week of classes. Adviser signature is required for undergraduate students when adding courses not previously approved in writing.

Graduate students may register at any time during the registration period.

Registration priority for undergraduate students is based on the number of earned semester credits plus credits in progress.

Students must register for and drop AVF and ESL courses at the Registration Center.

Spring Registration Schedule

November 3–5, Saturday–Monday—8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m.:  Graduate and senior undergraduate students with at least 85 earned or in-progress credits, Student Government representatives, AVF majors, veterans, and varsity athletes authorized by the Athletics Director

November 6, Tuesday—8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m.:  Undergraduates with at least 56 earned or in-progress credits

November 7, Wednesday—8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m.:  Undergraduates with at least 30 earned or in-progress credits

November 8, Thursday—8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m.:  Undergraduates with at least 0–29 earned or in-progress credits

November 9, 2012–January 11, 2013—8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m.:  Open to all students

See the Academic Calendar for important dates.

Registering Online

Online registration for each registration group begins at midnight of the first day of registration for that group.

You may use PAWS for registration and drop/add functions once your advisor has verified on the student information system that advising has taken place.

You may register and drop/add via PAWS at your appointed time and afterward from 6 a.m. to midnight, and on the weekends through the end of the first week of classes.

Registration functions via PAWS will not be available after 11:59 p.m., Friday of the first week of classes.

Web response time may vary due to the amount of online activity

Important Dates – Spring 2013

Spring Financial Aid Reminders

Financial Aid Disbursement—Financial aid is scheduled to disburse into student accounts Thursday evening before the first day of class. Registration status and unsatisfied financial aid requirements can prevent disbursement. Students can confirm the status of financial aid in PAWS (on the Student Menu, choose Payment/Student Account Information and select the current semester). Students may see up to three sections: Top section displays aid already paid into the account; the other two sections show aid that will pay after outstanding requirements are satisfied and the scheduled disbursement date has arrived.

Student Loan Disbursement—Students must file the FAFSA to be eligible for a Federal Stafford Loan or a Federal Grad PLUS Loan. Students must accept their loan in PAWS. First-time borrowers must also log on to www.studentloans.gov to: 1) complete loan entrance counseling, 2) complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) for the Stafford Loan and, 3) if applicable, complete a separate MPN for the Grad PLUS Loan.

Book vouchers—Students don’t need a book voucher if their account balance in PAWS for “Current Due net of Authorized Financial Aid” is negative for the current term (students should go directly to student accounting and transfer funds to their Panther Cash card and proceed to the bookstore). Other students may be eligible for a Financial Aid book voucher only if all the following are true: 1) “Current Due net of Authorized Financial Aid and Memos” is negative. 2) All required documents have been submitted to the Office of Financial Aid. 3) The student has authorized on http://authaid.fit.edu for Federal Student Aid funds to pay for university bookstore purchases.

Financial Aid Applications for the 2013–2014 School Year—Students with Federal Student Aid or Florida Student Aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each school year. The 2013–2014 FAFSA can be filed any time after January 1, 2013, but the priority deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1, 2013. Go to www.FAFSA.ed.gov.

Questions? The Office of Financial Aid (www.fit.edu/financialaid/faq.php) and the Office of Student Financial Services (www.fit.edu/sfs/faq.php) include Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) where you may find the answers to many questions about financial aid, student accounts, university bills and payments.

Spring Student Accounting Reminders

• “Spring Payment Information” provides important information regarding due dates for payment of tuition and fees.
• Additional information about student financial services may be found online at www.fit.edu/sfs.
• For your convenience, you may pay online via PAWS (credit card and webcheck).
• Cash, check and credit card payments are accepted in the Cashier's Office.
• Account balance information may be obtained via PAWS, by emailing studentacctg@fit.edu, or by calling (321) 674-8199, (321) 674-7428, (800) 676-9250 or (800) 943-4348 (toll-free in the U.S.).
• Faxes may be sent to (321) 674-8903.

Refund Checks—Students with a credit (negative) balance in their student account may be eligible for a refund. Refund checks are not available until after the add/drop period (the first two weeks of class). More information on the Florida Tech refund policies and procedures is available at www.fit.edu/sfs/refunds.php.

Spring Payment Information

Current tuition charges may be found at www.fit.edu/registrar/registration/tuitionchrgs and through Student Financial Services at www.fit.edu/sfs.

Students are assessed tuition and fees based on the locations and programs in which they are enrolled and the degrees being pursued. Students enrolled and pursuing degrees on the Melbourne campus are assessed the Melbourne tuition and fees. Extended Studies Division students at the Melbourne site pay Melbourne campus rates.

Students enrolled and pursuing degrees through Extended Studies are assessed Extended Studies tuition and fees. Students enrolled in programs and pursuing degrees as part of a partnership arrangement with another entity are assessed the tuition and fees approved by the partnership.

• Spring 2013 registration for returning students begins November 3, 2012. Any returning student who registers after December 9, 2012, is subject to a $150 late registration fee.

• New students are exempt from late registration fees.

• All returning graduate students are required to register by December 9, 2012, if they wish to avoid the $150 late registration fee. GSA applicants should not wait for a GSA contract confirmation before registering.

• Students who register after December 31, 2012, and either do not pay by close of business or make payment plan arrangements to pay the balance on their account, will be charged a 1.5% per month finance charge on the unpaid balance. Returning students will be charged the $150 late registration fee in addition to the finance charge if they register after this date.

• Students avoid finance charges if they pay all fees by December 31, 2012, or on the same day as registration.

• Inquiries about payment or arranging for payment should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services, (321) 674-7428, toll free in the U.S. at (800) 676-9250, or online via PAWS (Tracks ID and password needed).

• Additional information about student financial services may be found online at www.fit.edu/sfs.

• All balances due to the university must be paid, or any arrangements to pay must be approved, by December 31, 2012. After December 31, 2012, a 1.5% per month finance charge is assessed on the unpaid balance.

• All students who carry an unpaid balance must pay the balance before being allowed to register for a subsequent term.

• Payment may be made online via PAWS  (Tracks ID and password needed), in person or by mail.

• Students must re-register if their class schedules are canceled for nonpayment or failure to make arrangements for payment of tuition and fees. Class seats are not held when a schedule is canceled.

• Students who attend class, reside in residence halls and participate in a meal plan without a validated registration will be liable for the full semester’s charges.

Spring Refund Schedule

Students Who Drop from Full-Time Status to Part-Tiime Status

Note: The last day for a full refund for students dropping from full-time to part-time status is January 18, the Friday of the second week of classes. This is a correction to the printed Schedule of Classes for Spring 2013.

Tuition for dropped classes that result in a change in status from full-time (12+ credit hours for undergraduates, 9+ credit hours for graduate students) to part-time (less than 12 credit hours for undergraduates, less than 9 credit hours for graduate students), will be refunded at 100% through the first two weeks of classes, January 7–18, 2013, provided that part-time status is maintained. No refunds will be given for classes dropped after Friday, January 18, 2013.

Students Who Withdraw Completely from the University

FEES AND EXPENSES

Academic Year Summer 2013–Spring 2014

The university's board of trustees has approved the following tuition and fees for the academic year 2013–2014. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition

Tuition for full-time undergraduate students (12–19 credit hours) is charged on a semester basis. Semester tuition rates apply to the fall and spring semesters only. Summer terms, undergraduate part-time and undergraduates registering for more than 19 credit hours are charged on a per-credit-hour basis.

For undergraduate 2013 summer classes, the first six (6) credit hours will be charged at the published per credit hour rate. After the first six (6) credit hours, tuition will be 50 percent of the published rate.

This reduction applies to Melbourne campus academic programs only and does not include ESL courses or Florida Tech University Online courses taken by non-Melbourne campus students, courses in non-credit or study abroad programs, or flight or other fees. Other exclusions may apply. Contact the Registrar’s Office for additional information.

Students enrolled and pursuing degrees on the Melbourne campus are assessed the Melbourne campus tuition and fees. Students enrolled and pursuing degrees through Extended Studies are assessed Extended Studies tuition and fees. Students enrolled in programs and pursuing degrees through Florida Tech University Online are assessed the tuition and fees approved by the partnership. 

Undergraduate Tuition Information

Tuition for full-time undergraduate students (12–19) varies according to the chosen major program of study and admission status (online, on campus). Undergraduate students enrolled in both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses pay the flat-rate tuition as shown. Tuition for full-time undergraduate students (12–19 credit hours) is charged on a semester basis.

Graduate Tuition Information

Tuition for graduate students is charged per credit hour based on the student's admission status (Extended Studies, Melbourne campus, Florida Tech University Online).

Other Programs / Fees (nonrefundable) 

Flight Costs

All flight fees shown are to be used as guidelines only and are subject to change. Variations in fuel price, student aptitude and performance, and other factors beyond the university's control may impact total flight course costs.

Cost for each flight course is the sum of four cost components: aircraft (dry/no fuel), fuel, flight instructor and flight training device (FTD/simulator). The component costs for Summer 2013, Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 are:

 Budgeting for Flight

Flight training costs are incurred in addition to the university's regular tuition and fees. To assist in budgeting flight costs, Table A lists the minimum annual flight costs for the core flight courses, assuming a $5/gallon fuel price. An overall 15 percent budgeting contingency is recommended based on typical flight course completion costs. Fuel surcharges may be imposed due to the inflating cost of fuel, oil and other petroleum produces.

TABLE A: Core Flight Curriculum

The largest single variable in flight training cost is student performance. Success in minimum time and cost can only be achieved with student dedication and thorough preparation for each lesson. Flight training performance incentive scholarships shall be awarded for first-year students whose flight training progress meets established goals for various flight phases. Additional flight electives beyond the core flight courses may be required depending on the degree program selected. Elective flight course minimum costs are listed in Table C.

TABLE B: Core Flight Courses Minimum Costs (without fuel/per term)

TABLE C: Elective Flight Courses Minimum Costs

Additional Costs

Making Your Flight Payment

The Panther Card must be used to pay flight costs on a pay-as-you-go basis. An initial deposit of $4,000 (or the minimum flight course cost if less than $4,000) is required at the beginning of each course. Flight costs are calculated and deducted from the Panther Card account at the conclusion of each lesson. A $1,000 minimum balance is required in most courses to ensure flight training continuity.

Melbourne Campus Spring Semester 2013 Final Examination Schedule

Common Finals

Laboratories: Academic units will announce times and locations

Saturday, April 27

• BIO 1020
• CIS 5750 –W01 & W02
• PHY 2091
• PHY 2092

The following daytime classes will have their final examinations from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., as indicated below:

Monday, April 29

• CHM 1102
• CSE 2120
• OCN 2407

Tuesday, April 30

• AVM 3202
• BUS 2211 – 01 & 02
• BUS 2212 – 01 & 01
• PHY 1001

 Wednesday, May 1

• MTH 1000
• MTH 1001
• MTH 1002

Thursday, May 2

• BUS 1301
• CSE 1002
• EDS 1032
• PHY 2002
  

Specific rooms for these examinaitons will be announced by the respective instructors at a later date.

Time Conflicts

In case of conflicts in a student's exam schedule, the course with the highest course number will have priority. Friday, May 3, 2013, 3:30 a.m–5:30 p.m., will be reserved for makeup examinations for students who have more than three examinations in one day. Conflicts should be reported to the instructors, who in turn should report them to the corresponding departmental offices. It is recommended, in case of conflict, that both instructors be informed of the problem.

Course(s) not listed above will have their final examinations according to the following schedule in the room where the first class of the week is held. If a course meets for a longer time period (e.g., 8–9:50 a.m. M, W) the final examination may be scheduled for either an 8–8:50 a.m. or 9–9:50 a.m. time period. This will be determined and announced by the instructor. See instructor to determine an examination time for classes not fitting the standard schedule.

Day Classes

If the first period of your class meets:

Final examinations will be held in the regularly scheduled classrooms.

Evening Classes

Meal Plans

All freshmen are required to select meal plan A1 or A2. Upperclassmen may choose A1, A2, U1 or U2. Meal plan contracts are for the academic year and may be changed between semesters by contacting the Campus Services Office. Flex Credits carry over between Fall Semester 2013 and Spring Semester 2014. Flex Credits have no residual cash value and are zeroed out at the end of the Spring Semester 2014.

Per Semester/Per Person 

*Upperclassmen only  **Off-campus students only

Questions?
Contact the Campus Services Office
(321) 674-8076, Fax (321) 674-7444, email fthousing@fit.edu

Housing Information

Housing contracts are for the academic year. Contracts may not be canceled unless the student withdraws or does not enroll at the university. All freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus. Transfer credits do not impact the residency requirement. 

Per Semester/Per Occupant

Housing space is limited. The university makes every effort to accommodate your room or apartment request but cannot guarantee your choice.

Class Schedule Key Information

This schedule key defines the information found in the list of courses open for registration this term and will help you choose the correct course when you register. The section information (SEC) is important to determine whether the course is offered online or in a classroom. The room codes list is subject to change and not all room codes are included. For further information about where a course will be held, check with your major department or the department offering the course.

CRN (Course Reference Number): Identification number that must be included on documents when referencing or registering for a course.

SUBJ (Course Prefix): Identifies subject matter, i.e., CHM for chemistry, BUS for business.

CRS (Course Number): 1000 to 4999 are undergraduate courses; 5000 and above are graduate courses; below 1000 are developmental in nature and do not count toward graduation.

SEC (Section): Letter/number combination identifies the specific section of the course, on which campus it is offered and whether or not it is offered online:

E Evening course
0–30 Daytime course
Online course section codes
W Melbourne campus courses
I Extended Studies Division courses

TITLE (Course Title): Full titles are listed in alphanumeric order in the current University Catalog.

CR (Credits for course): Credit hours assigned to course that will be awarded after successful completion of the course.

DAYS (Class meeting days): TR—Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday.
M—Monday   W—Wednesday   F—Friday
T—Tuesday   R—Thursday   S—Saturday   U—Sunday

TIME (Class meeting time): 02:00–02:50—From 2 p.m. until 2:50 p.m.

BUILDING (Building name codes):

RM (Room number)

INSTRUCTOR (Name of faculty member teaching course)

COURSE PREFIX KEY