Registration

Explaining registration time tickets for Summer/Fall 2013

Registration for continuing students for Summer and Fall 2013 is based on class level, number of credits earned at Pratt, and current class schedule. In the past, our database has been overwhelmed by the number of students attempting to register at the same time, resulting in system crashes. To prevent this problem, we have issued time tickets not only by day, but by time as well, staggering the number of students who are registering during any particular hour. We hope this will prevent the crashes that have frustrated students in the past.

For example: if a student's time ticket should be 10:00 AM on 3/27 based on class level and credits earned, but the student is in class from 9:30 to 12:20, then the system assigned the student a 12:30 time to register, to prevent conflict with the class.

Students who cannot register at their appointed time for some reason and need to wait until they are in front of a computer should remain calm. Don't skip class or work. Keep in mind that there are not 290 people that can register in front of you. The system only allows 18 students an hour to register. Even if you have to wait for a few hours, there are less than 50 people allowed on the system before you. Furthermore, those other 50 students are not all going to be in the same major as you, which reduces competition for classes.

We have extended undergraduate registration dates from 10 days to 13 days, again to stagger the number of students accessing the system. Here is a breakdown of who gets to register on what day:

SENIORS = Credits 105+, registration days 3/25-3/27
Each day approximately 290 students can register.

JUNIORS = Credits 74 to 104, registration days 3/28 - 4/1
Each day approximately 290 students can register.

SOPHOMORES = Credits 45 to 74, registration days 4/2 - 4/4
Each day approximately 290 students can register.

FRESHMEN = Credits 15 to 44, registration days 4/5 - 4/9
Each day approximately 290 students can register.

FIRST SEMESTER FRESHMEN = Credits 0 to 14, registration day 4/10

NEW STUDENTS

All new students entering Pratt in Fall 2013 will receive detailed information about registration in the first week of July. Each department handles registration of new students differently.

• Undergraduate Domestic students will register for certain classes—not all classes—TBA.
• Graduate Domestic students will be contacted by their advisers about registration. The registration informational packet will give Graduate Domestic students all of the other information needed to complete registration.
• All International students, graduate and undergraduate, need to go through my.pratt.edu, click on the Learning Management System tab, enter the International Student Orientation Course, and follow the instructions therein. Once students have scheduled their appointment with the Office of International Affairs (OIA) and scheduled their English proficiency exam, we will be able to complete the registration process with you. See below for OIA check-in and English Proficiency test dates and times.

In order to view your schedule, you should log into your Academic Tools:

1. Log in with your OneKey at https://my.pratt.edu. (Forget your OneKey?)
2. Click on the Academic Tools tab near the top of the page.
3. Click on the red Academic Tools link.
4. After the system logs you in, click on the "STUDENTS" menu on the sidebar.
5. Click on Class Schedule under My Courses.
6. Choose the appropriate term (ex: Fall 2013) from the drop box and click submit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTINUING STUDENTS

In order to attend any course at Pratt Institute, a student must:

1. Be formally approved for admission. All official college transcripts and final undergraduate transcripts (indicating date of graduation) must be submitted to the Institute prior to enrollment.

   • Matriculated students will receive an acceptance letter that includes a OneKey (username) and ID number (initial password).
   • Non-matriculated students will be provided this information once they submit a non-matriculated student application in the Registrar's Office and pay the fee. They do not have to follow steps 2 & 3.

2. Meet with an academic advisor and have a program of courses approved by that advisor online at my.pratt.edu.

   Your academic advisor and your appointment dates for advisement and registration are listed on your degree audit. Students should contact their department for assistance.
   Art & Design students, click here for information.

3. Register for the approved courses online during the designated registration period. (step-by-step guide)

   Course listings and space availability can be found in the Quick Course Catalog Search. A student’s registration date is displayed under their name when they log into to My.Pratt. Online registration is done on Academic Tools—the portion of the Pratt website that allows students to register for classes, add or drop sections, view their grades, and review their degree audit.

4. Pay prescribed tuition and fees to the Bursar.

   Students—and persons approved by that student via the Parent Module—can view the bill through the Academic Tools student menu.

Students are fully responsible for tuition and fees after completing Steps 1 through 3.

Official registration dates can be found on the Academic Calendar or in the Academic Guide for Students (available as a PDF and in the Registrar's Office). Responsibility for a correct registration and a correct academic record rests entirely with the student. Students are responsible for knowing regulations regarding withdrawals, refund deadlines, program changes, and academic policies.

Remember! Through your Academic Tools student menu you can always:

• Verify that your schedule is correct
• Review your tuition bill for any outstanding balances
• Grant parents or any third party access to your academic and/or financial information
• Check for any holds that may have been placed on your account
• Print an unofficial transcript
• Review your degree progress (via the degree audit)

New International Students

All International Students must check in with the Office of International Affairs (OIA) and take an English Proficiency Exam with the Intensive English Department before they will be able to register for classes. Check-in and testing must be completed BEFORE New Student Orientation on August 22 in order for your schedule to be completed before classes begin. The only students not required to check in with OIA are domestic U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents. The Intensive English Department may excuse International students from the English Proficiency Exam based on TOEFL scores (over 600) and Country of Origin.

In order to schedule an appointment with OIA and schedule your English Proficiency Exam, please go to my.pratt.edu and log-in using the OneKey username and password that were sent to you once you were accepted to Pratt. Click on the Learning Management System tab, select the International Student Orientation Course and follow the instructions there. Once you have scheduled your check-in with OIA and reserved a date to take the English Proficiency Exam, we will be able to begin your registration process. Once you have checked in with OIA and completed the exam, we will be able to complete your registration process.

The Office of International Affairs will be checking in students at the following dates and times:

• August 15, 10 AM–12 PM and 2 PM–4 PM
• August 16, 10 AM–12 PM and 2 PM–4 PM
• August 17, 10 AM–12 PM and 2 PM–4 PM
• August 20, 10 AM–12 PM and 2 PM–4 PM
• August 21, 10 AM–12 PM and 2 PM–4 PM

The English Proficiency Exam will be administered at the following dates and times:

• August 15, 10 AM–12:30 PM and 2 PM–4:30 PM
• August 16, 10 AM–12:30 PM and 2 PM–4:30 PM
• August 17, 10 AM–12:30 PM and 2 PM–4:30 PM
• August 20, 10 AM–12:30 PM and 2 PM–4:30 PM
• August 21, 10 AM–12:30 PM and 2 PM–4:30 PM

Academic Advisement

All students are required to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for classes. Academic departments start the advisement process earlier than the first day of registration. This is done to make sure that large departments will have enough time to meet with all of their students and to help them make good decisions tailored to their needs and academic requirements. Watch for email announcements sent to your Pratt account and online notifications regarding the registration dates, procedures, and deadlines. Following these procedures (and getting good grades) will ensure a timely graduation.

Check the Institute Bulletin, the Pratt Academic Calendar, and the Academic Guide (available in the Registrar's Office) for registration and payment deadlines. Careful attention to these dates will prevent late charges and cancellation of your schedule.

Registering for Classes

Registration processing for each spring term typically begins around the end of October and the beginning of November. Registration processing for the summer and fall terms begins around the end of March and the beginning of April. Exact dates can be found in the Academic Calendar.

A registry of confirmed courses being offered in the current or future semesters and space availability can be found in the Quick Course Catalog Search. Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins for the current academic year can be downloaded or requested through the admissions office.

A Schedule of Classes for "live" semesters is also available online through Academic Tools. Log-in to your My.Pratt account and select Academic Tools. Click on "STUDENTS" menu and then "Search for Sections" under Registration (left column). Once you are at the Search for Sections screen you must enter a term from the drop down menu next to term and a subject. Then click submit. The more information you enter the narrower your search results.

For more information see the guidelines for registration.