Registration - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Adjusted Schedule?
The Adjusted Schedule lists all of the classes and clinics you requested
during pre-registration and tells you which ones you were accepted into,
which ones you are waitlisted for, and which requests are pending. You must
have your student number to log in. The tables show requests for all 3
quarters, but lists only the SLNs and addcodes for the current registration
period. You will use the information found on the adjusted schedule and
enter it into MyUW to register.
I want to take classes other than what I originally requested.
What do I do?
On your Adjusted Schedule, there is space to request
additional classes (for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters). Once
supplemental requests have been submitted, they will be marked as
pending until September. After that, we will update the
Adjusted Schedules and distribute addcodes (using a lottery process if
necessary).
My adjusted schedule lists “pending” next to classes that I’ve requested.
What does that mean?
Pending status is for all course requests made after the initial planning
packet lottery process in May. These additional requests will be pending
until September, at which time we will determine if there is enough
space for everyone or if we need to do a 2nd lottery for the remaining
spots. After that, additional requests will either be accepted or
waitlisted.
I did the planning packet process (also called “pre-registration”) – do I
need to do anything else to be registered?
Yes! Pre-registration/planning packet is not the same as actually
registering. Pre-registration is an internal planning system used by the law
school to help determine how big classes can be and how many books to order.
Registration on MyUW is a University-wide system that determines your
tuition bill and officially enrolls you in a class. Once Academic Services
publishes the SLNs and tells you which classes you were accepted into, you
must log on to MyUW and click on registration to officially register in those
courses.
I missed the pre-registration/planning process. How do I sign up for
classes?
You should contact Academic Services with your course requests. You will be
added to classes if space is available, but you will not be included in the
first round of lotteries. You may have to wait until classes start to
determine if you are accepted into a class.
How do I register?
Once you have completed the pre-registration process,
you can check your Adjusted Schedule on the Students
page for your
required addcodes and SLNs. Once you have that information, you must log in
to MyUW and click on Registration under Student Personal
Services. You will be asked to review your current address and choose your
Student Insurance/Optional Charges before you are allowed to register. Then
you enter your SLNs and any required addcodes. YOU WILL REGISTER ONLY FOR
THE UPCOMING QUARTER.
Do I register myself for continuing classes?
Yes! This is not an automatic process – you must register yourself for any
classes that continue into the next quarter as well as new courses.
Continuing courses and clinics usually do not require addcodes for the 2nd
or 3rd quarters.
Do I register for all 3 quarters at the same time?
No! You will register 4 times a year (usually the previous quarter before
classes start), and the registration period lasts through the first week of
class, after which time you will be charged an additional $20 fee to add or
drop a course. For Autumn quarter, registration starts in May after
pre-registration. For Winter quarter, you will register in November. For
Spring quarter, you will register in February. For Summer quarter, you will
register in April.
I want to take either less than 12 credits or more than 16 credits. Is that
allowed?
Yes, BUT you must get signed permission from the
Director of Academic Advising. There is a form available online
or from Academic Services. NOTE: you cannot pre-register for over 16 credits
– you will be allowed to take courses on a space available basis with
permission.
I want to take a class from a different department at the UW. What do I do?
If you want the non-law class to count toward your degree, it should be
at least a 400-level course or above and graded. You
need to get signed permission from the Director of Academic Advising. A form is available online or from Academic Services on which you will need to
explain how the course complements your law studies. (There is a maximum
limit of 15 credits of non-law credits permitted and this amount may be
limited more if a student is doing any externship credits.)
I want to take a Tax class. Do I need permission?
Yes! You must get signed permission from the Tax Program (Prof.
Sam Donaldson)
in order to get an addcode to register. A form is available online or from Academic
Services. The usual prerequisite for non-tax students is Law A530 Basic
Income Tax or its equivalent.
Where do I find my addcodes for the courses I requested during
pre-registration?
Course/clinic requests, addcodes, and waitlist positions can be found online
on your Adjusted Schedule on the Students page. You just need your student number to
log in.
MyUW lists satisfactory/non-satisfactory as a grading option. Am I allowed
to choose this?
No; although MyUW will allow you to choose the grading option of S/NS
for your classes, this is not a grading option available for classes that
are to be counted toward a law degree. This is not the same as CREDIT/NO
CREDIT. If you are taking a class that you are not seeking to count
toward graduation requirements (i.e., a language class, a music course,
etc.), you may select this option. If a student chooses the S/NS for a
law class, the credits will not be counted toward meeting
graduation requirements.
What are the registration and add/drop deadlines?
Law students need to complete all registration by the
second Friday of each quarter. Typically, students
must register for at least 1 credit by the first day of class to avoid being
charged a late registration fee. After that, students may add/drop classes
without a fee through the first week of class. After the first week, there
is a $20 fee per day for adds and drops.
What if I drop a class after the 2nd week of the quarter?
If you drop a class after the 2nd week of class, you must use
your Annual
Drop, which results in a W on your transcript and a $20 change of
registration fee. You are only allowed to use this privilege once
every academic year (Autumn-Summer) and it must be before the 7th week of
the quarter. See
http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/98wdpolicy.html for more info.
What is an SLN?
SLN stands for Schedule Line Number. This 5-digit number identifies the
course and section of each class on the registration system. You need this
number to register on MyUW.