Registration

During each registration period, students are notified about registration dates, procedures, and course offerings. Course registration must be completed by the add/drop deadlines. Deadlines are published in the academic calendars. Students registering for courses with six or fewer class meetings, J-term courses, workshops (including MTEL workshops), and conferences, must do so before the course begins.

Registration questions should be directed to the Office of the Registrar. Lesley's policy does not permit retroactive registration. At off-campus sites, only students approved for the group are allowed to register for the courses in their cohort. Any exceptions require the approval of the student’s program advisor. Students enrolled in off-campus programs who wish to enroll in an on-campus course should consult with and obtain approval from their advisor(s). Off-campus students taking on-campus courses are charged the on-campus per-credit tuition rate.

Students are responsible for scheduling their courses and staying informed about prerequisites and schedule changes. Lesley University reserves the right to modify or cancel courses, including changes to time, day, location, instructor, or delivery method, without prior notice. While the University strives to provide advance notice, students should regularly check University communications and websites for updates.

In the event of certain circumstances—such as public health concerns, legal restrictions, facility closures, natural disasters, labor strikes or disputes, or other events, Lesley University may adjust or cancel courses, services, or programs as necessary. The University is not liable for any resulting disruptions.

By enrolling in courses, paying tuition, or attending classes, students acknowledge and agree to these terms.

All changes are subject to the Tuition, Fee, and Refund Policy.

For more information, refer to the Tuition, Fees, and Payment section of this catalog.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites are indicated in the Self-Service Course Catalog. Students will be permitted to register for courses requiring prerequisites provided 1) they have already successfully completed the prerequisite or 2) they are currently registered for the prerequisite(s) at the time of registration. Students who do not successfully complete prerequisites for future courses will be removed from the course(s) for which the prerequisites are required.

Online Registration: Eligible students may register via Self-Service at lesley.edu/selfservice. Please reference the academic calendars at lesley.edu/students/academic-resources/academic-calendars for specific dates and times and the Office of the Registrar’s website at lesley.edu/registrar for instructions. Students may also confirm their class schedule online by accessing their Self-Service account.

Walk-In Registration: Students may register either in person or by mail during the designated walk-in/mail-in period prior to the start of each semester or term. Please refer to the academic calendars for specific dates and times and the Office of the Registrar’s website for instructions. Students may confirm their class schedule online by accessing their Self-Service account.

Late Registration: Following the start of the semester or term, students may register in person on a space-available basis or on Self-Service during the WebReg period. This registration must be completed prior to the start of the eighth calendar day from the first day of the semester for all standard semester-long courses (15-week courses) and from the first day of the term for all term-based courses (8-week courses). Students registering for courses with six or fewer class meetings, J-term courses, workshops (including MTEL workshops) and conferences, must do so before the course begins. Students must submit registration and payment in full before attending any classes. 

Add/Drop or Section Changes: Refer to the Add/Drop Policy in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this Catalog.

Cancelled Courses and Course Changes: In the event of a cancellation, the program office will make every effort to notify registered students. Students will have an opportunity to select another course and should follow standard add/drop procedures.

Rejected Registrations: If a registration is rejected for any reason (outstanding financial obligations, lack of payment, etc.), notification and the original registration form are sent back to the student. The student may not attend class until they are officially registered.

De-Registration: Students who have outstanding financial obligations to the university are subject to de-registration for future semesters. De-registration will result in the loss of a student’s future class schedule and registration. Students must settle all outstanding financial obligations before the Office of the Registrar will permit re-registration on a space-available basis.

Course Catalog: A schedule of course offerings can be viewed on Self-Service in “real-time” by selecting “Academics” and then “Course Catalog” from the menu on the left sidebar. This feature also displays the courses, room locations, faculty, availability, capacity, etc. for course sections. While the University makes every effort to inform and notify students of schedule changes, it is the student’s responsibility to check their schedule on Self-Service for updated course information.

Registration Confirmations: The Office of the Registrar does not produce registration confirmation statements for students. Students are reminded to check their course schedule via Self-Service prior to attending class for updated information on locations, meeting times, and faculty assignments.