AMS - Registration/Enrollment

• While supported by guaranteed funding (e.g. TA, RA, fellowship), students receive the following tuition benefits:
  • 6-14 credits: coursework and thesis credit years.
  • 1 credit (typically PSY 8444): after coursework, prelims, and thesis credits are complete. 
  • Any additional credits will be charged to the student.
• How to register and registration rules.
• Add/drop deadlines and registration times .
• Special registration categories for graduate students (e.g. PSY 8888, PSY 8444, GRAD 999).

Submit the following forms to the ADGS with your advisor’s signature provided on the form.  Please allow at minimum 3-5 business days for processing and plan accordingly to ensure you meet registration deadlines.

• CLA Graduate Student/Faculty Contract: Complete this form to enroll in PSY 8993 (check the “IND” box to indicate independent study). 
• GRAD 999 Registration Request: Required each semester you intend to enroll in GRAD 999. 
• PSY 8444 Registration Request: Required each semester you intend to enroll in PSY 8444.

Other common registration forms:

• Incomplete Grade Contract: Required for all incomplete courses, one contract per course. This link launches an electronic workflow.
• One-Time Late Withdrawal: This link launches an electronic workflow.
• See the Registration tab on One Stop’s forms page for additional forms.

• PSY 5993: Request permission by emailing Heidi Wolff (hwolff@umn.edu). Either forward your advisor’s written permission or cc them on the request to Heidi so your advisor can provide confirmation.
• PSY 8993: Send your CLA Graduate Student/Faculty Contract to the ADGS to receive a permission number. International students pursuing CPT should also forward confirmation from ISSS for CPT and reduced course load.
• Other Psychology graduate courses: Ask the instructor of record or contact your area support staff person for assistance. 
• Courses in other departments: Ask the instructor of record; you may be referred to a staff member in that department for assistance. 

Policies

• Makeup work for legitimate absences
• Credit Requirements for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees

Forms

• Self-Reporting Medical Absence from Class