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Advising FAQ

What do I do after I’ve been accepted to Lourdes?

Contact your Academic Advisor to schedule an appointment. During this appointment you will discuss academic majors, your educational plan, and your role in the advising process. You will also learn about the resources available to you as a Lourdes student, opportunities for student involvement, and you can register for classes.
Get your Student ID and Parking Permit. Visit the Welcome Center in REH to have your picture taken for your student ID. You will need to know your license plate number to get a parking permit. There is no charge for a parking permit or student ID.
Buy your books. The bookstore is located in SCH 145. Take your class schedule with you so that you are sure to purchase the appropriate text books. If you are eligible for a book voucher, you may pick it up in the Bursar’s office, located in SCH 142.
Attend New Student Orientation. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet other new students, talk with faculty and staff, and take a tour of campus. You will learn about the traditions and values of the Lourdes community and have the opportunity to ask questions. Refreshments will be provided.

Who is my Academic Advisor?

You have been assigned an advisor based on your academic major. To find out the name, phone number, and office location of your advisor, visit the advising webpage or call the Advising Center at 419-824-3882 (or toll-free at 1-800-878-3210).

How do I register for classes?

Check to see who your advisor is by visiting the Advising webpage.
Call your advisor to make an appointment.
Review your degree requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog. You should have received a catalog in your Admissions package.
Choose your courses by reviewing the schedule of classes online. Be sure to keep in mind other obligations such as work and family when choosing your course times and course load.
Your advisor will register you for classes during your appointment.

What should I bring to my advising appointment?

Since you will be registering for classes, you should bring a copy of your work schedule, if possible. You should also review course options prior to your advising appointment. You may view the schedule of classes online.

How do I add or drop a class?

Prior to dropping a course, be sure to check with Financial Aid to find out if/how your aid will be effected by changing your class load. If you need to add or drop a class before the freeze date, talk to your advisor. If it is after the freeze date, you will need to obtain a drop-add notice, which you can pick up in your advisor’s office. You need to obtain a signature from your advisor and your instructor. Once it is filled out, drop it off at the Office of the Registrar, SCH 139.

How do I declare or change my major?

If you are ready to declare your major or you wish to change it, pick up a Declaration of Major form from your advisor’s office. Fill it out and drop it off at the Office of the Registrar, SCH 139. It’s that simple!

What is the Accuplacer placement test, and do I have to take it?

Accuplacer is a placement test used by advisors to ensure students are taking the appropriate developmental or college-level math and English courses. The test is scheduled through the Advising Center in REH (lower level), and is taken on a computer in the Advising Annex. It is a multiple-choice test, and takes approximately 45 minutes for the math portion and one hour for the English portion. Visit these sites to brush up on your math skills before taking the placement test:

If you have not taken the ACT or SAT in the last 5 years, or have submitted ACT scores of 17 or lower in English or Reading and/or 18 or lower in Math, you may elect to take Accuplacer to better your placement, or be placed into MTH 097, ENG 097 & ENG 098.

How do classes transfer to Lourdes?

Visit the Transfer Students page on our website. Click on the school you are transferring from to see how your classes will transfer to Lourdes. If your school is not listed there, contact the Office of the Registrar in SCH 139, for further information.