Registration and Withdrawal

A student must be officially registered to earn credit for a course in the semester in which credit is sought. Registration is complete only when the student has officially registered and satisfied all financial obligations to the University or has made satisfactory financial arrangements with Student Accounts. New students course-register prior to the first day of classes; returning students course-register during the current semester for the following semester. All financial obligations must be met prior to the first day of classes, and until they are, registration is not complete. The deadlines for late registration are found in the academic calendars.

Registration begins in November for the spring semester, and April for the summer and fall semesters using Fish ‘R’ Net. This process generates a tuition bill for which payment is due within thirty days.

Undergraduate Students Petitioning to Take Graduate Courses

Students matriculated in undergraduate programs at St. John Fisher University may be eligible to take graduate classes at the University. Students interested in pursuing this option should meet with the chair to discuss their interest, qualifications, and plans to pursue the graduate degree. If deemed appropriate, the student must complete the appropriate Petition to Take Graduate Classes form. If approved, the undergraduate student may take up to two graduate courses (maximum six credits).

To be eligible to enroll in a graduate course, undergraduate students must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and have completed at least 90 undergraduate credits. These courses carry graduate credit and are taken in addition to those required to earn the baccalaureate degree at St. John Fisher University. Participation does not guarantee acceptance into the graduate program after completion of the baccalaureate degree. Registration will be on a space-available basis and is determined the week before classes begin.

For students already attending full-time as undergraduates (12 credits or more) and paying the prevailing full-time tuition, the tuition charge for the graduate courses will be waived. Students attending part-time (11 credits or less) will pay the prevailing per-credit graduate tuition for the graduate course. Exception: Matriculated undergraduate nursing students may petition to take an approved GNUR graduate course for undergraduate credit. The completed course will appear on the undergraduate transcript until the graduate program is begun, at which time the course(s) will also appear on the graduate transcript. For further information on this program, contact the Wegmans School of Nursing Office.

Change of Course/Course Withdrawal (Drop/Add)

No change of course is permitted after the last date for such change as listed in the semester academic calendar. Students may withdraw from courses without record through the fourth week of the semester. See the academic calendar for specific dates. Students may withdraw from courses without penalty of “F” but with a grade of “W” through the eleventh week of the semester. See the academic calendar for specific dates. Tuition and other appropriate charges will be fully assessed in keeping with the published University Refund Policy.

Note: Withdrawal or course change after the published calendar deadline is not guaranteed and will be considered by the dean and/or the Committee on Academic Standing. Tuition and other appropriate charges will be fully assessed in keeping with the published University Refund Policy.

Withdrawal of Course Offerings

The University reserves the right to withdraw, without prior notice, any course offering. University, departmental, and academic requirements are also subject to change.

Temporary or Permanent Withdrawal from the University

A student may choose to withdraw from the University temporarily or permanently and this may happen within a semester or in between semesters.

Withdrawal from all courses during a semester may have significant financial and academic implications. A student must meet with a withdrawal facilitator to complete the Withdrawal Request Form. Please note the following for withdrawals taking place during a semester:

Tuition and other charges will be assessed in accordance with the published University Refund Policy.
Academic and financial implications for withdrawals during a semester for military, medical or other hardship reasons are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Final grades will be assigned in compliance with the academic calendar. Failure to officially withdraw may result in grades of “F” and “FA” being assigned.

Note: Students are not able to withdraw from their last class using Fish ‘R’ Net. Dropping the last class is considered a withdrawal from the University; the official withdrawal process must be completed.

If a student plans to withdraw from the University at the end of the semester or makes the decision to withdraw between semesters, the student must meet (in person or virtually) with a withdrawal facilitator to complete the Withdrawal Request Form.

A student who needs time away may withdraw during the semester or at the end of the semester with the intent to return. If a student does not return as intended, the student will be withdrawn from the University as of the initial date of withdrawal.

Students who have withdrawn from Fisher should refer to the table below for return guidance.

Time Away From University	Student Status / Requirement	Who the Student Must Contact	Additional Notes
Away ≤ 2 semesters*	Re‑enroll under normal University policies	Academic advisor	No special re‑admission process required.
Away > 2 semesters but ≤ 4 semesters	Complete a brief readmission process	Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions
Away ≥ 2 years	Complete the full admission process	Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions
Away ≥ 4 calendar years	Complete the full admission process	Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions	Degree requirements reset to the current catalog year.

*The summer semester (or term) does not count towards time away from the University.