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Summer Schedule of Classes

Summer Schedule Information

Registration for Summer Semester 2012 for currently enrolled students will begin Monday, January 30, 2012.

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 adviser before entering the registration area.

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.

Important Dates – Summer 2012

1st 6-Week Term (May 7–June 15)

2nd 6-Week Term (June 18–July 27)

 8-Week Term (May 14–July 6)

9-Week Term (May 14–July 13)

11-Week Term (May 14–July 27)

Final examinations will take place on the last scheduled day of class for the specific term. No common finals will be given.

Summer Highlights

Each summer, some courses are offered that are not available during the normal academic year, and are intended for a wider audience than students in a particular major. Courses in this category include the following:

Biology

Summer offerings in field biology provide exposure to unique habitats and the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of essential field techniques for examining the structure and diversity of selected tropical and temperate ecosystems. Courses and field experiences are available in the following areas:

Puerto Rico

• Diving and snorkeling in coral reefs and associated habitats
• Comparison of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and non-MPAs
• Design and analysis of field experiments on reefs
• Night snorkeling in “Phosphorescent Bay”
• Field trips to a cave system and a tropical rain forest

Galapagos

• Evolution of the biota of the Galapagos Islands
• Visits to three inhabited and four uninhabited islands
• Biotic surveys above and below sea level

Indian River Lagoon

• Study of North America’s most diverse estuary
• Weekly field trips to inlets, dunes, seagrass beds, mangroves, salt marshes, etc.
• Natural history of biota and ecosystems
• Production of your own field guide

Undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students from all academic areas are invited to participate in these exciting educational opportunities.

Summer Payment Information

The current tuition charges may also be found at www.fit.edu/registrar/registrationtuitionchrgs and in the annual “Fees and Expenses” brochure. Tuition rates for 2012–2013 will be available early in 2012.

• Students may register for Summer 2012 beginning January 30, 2012, and must pay or make payment plan arrangements to pay the balance on their account on or before April 30, 2012. After April 30, a 1.5% per month finance change is assessed on the unpaid balance.
• Students who register after April 30, 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.
• 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).
• All students who carry an unpaid balance must pay the balance before being allowed to register for a subsequent term.
• Additional information about student financial services may be found online at www.fit.edu/sfs.
• 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 valid registration will be liable for the full semester’s charges.

Tuition Information

For undergraduate 2012 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.

Summer Refund Schedule

1st 6-Week Term (May 7–June 15)

2nd 6-Week Term (June 18–July 27)

8-Week Term (May 14–July 6)

9-Week Term (May 14–July 13)

11-Week Term (May 14–July 27)

The official date of a refund request shall be determined by the date the completed withdrawal or add/drop form was received by the Office of the Registrar. 

Summer Registration Details

Students registering for more than 13 credit hours must have their registration forms signed by the dean of the appropriate college as well as their adviser.

Co/Prerequisite Courses

Check the 2011-2012 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 adviser or the Registration Center.
2. Present the completed form to your faculty adviser for review. Your adviser 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 on 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 for Summer 2012 (8-, 9- and 11-week terms)  is Friday, May 18, 2012. 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 adviser 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 adviser and the academic unit head or program chair offering the course.

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 the second week of classes through the withdrawal deadline must be signed by the faculty adviser and processed at the Registration center (see "Important Dates" in this schedule).

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.

General Information

Full-Time Status

For Social Security, veterans administration, insurance and financial aid certification purposes, an undergraduate student must be officially registered for a minimum of twelve (12) credits to be full time. A full-time graduate student must officially be registered for a minimum of nine (9) credits.

Enrollment Verification

Florida Tech has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as agent for all verifications of student enrollment and degrees. Please contact the Clearinghouse at service@studentclearinghouse.org or by telephone at (703) 742-4200. You may also visit them at www.studentclearinghouse.org. A direct link to the clearinghouse for free enrollment verification is available from the PAWS Student Records menu.

Student ID Card

Student ID cards are obtained from the Campus Services Office. ID cards are automatically validated each term after registration. These cards must be carried at all times and presented to conduct university business.

Student Directory

The student directory is accessed from the Campus Directory on the PAWS home page. Directory information will be disclosed in the student directory in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended. Each student must complete the Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form (available online at www.fit.edu/registrar/forms) and have it processed at the Registrar's Office if they DO NOT choose to supply this information.

Grade Reporting System

The university's grade reporting system is online, giving students fast access to all-important semester and cumulative grade point average information. Students may view and print out their final grades by logging in to the PAWS system using their Tracks ID and password. Final grades are available in PAWS on Wednesday after final exam week.

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

Class Schedule

1st 6-Week Term

2nd 6-Week Term

8-Week Term

9-Week Term

11-Week Term