Masters Student Handbook
Registration
The Registration Process
SP2 students register for courses through the University’s on-line registration system, PENN In-Touch. To register, students should:
- Review the course schedule available in the Registrar’s office, or on the SP2 website: www.sp2.upenn.edu/resources/schedule_of_classes.
- Consult the relevant program of study or consult with their advisor to determine which courses to take.
- Using PENN In-Touch:
https://sentry.isc.upenn.edu/intouch/
Enter pennkey and password
Follow Instructions
Incoming Students' Fall Term Registration
During the summer, incoming students are sent registration instructions, including when the PENN In-Touch registration system opens, and the School Class Schedule outlining class times, course numbers, course titles, course instructors, and locations.
Class sizes are limited to a specific number of students. The PENN In-Touch system automatically advise when the class section has been filled and the need arises for the student to register for another section of the multi-sectioned courses.
Registration questions should be directed to Nancy Rodgers at (215) 898-5548; nancyr@.upenn.edu.
Returning Students' Summer and Fall Term Registration
During the spring semester, students will receive registration materials with instructions on the entire registration process. Students are encouraged to meet with their educational advisor before returning the materials to the Registrar, Nancy Rodgers. The class schedule complete with names of instructors and room assignments will be available on the web at: www.sp2.upenn.edu/resources/schedule_of_classes. Questions about registration should be referred to Ms. Nancy Rodgers, (215) 898-5548, nancyr@sp2.upenn.edu.
Registration for Spring Term
This registration takes place in mid-fall. Students will receive the information, necessary forms, and deadline date. Students are encouraged to meet with their educational advisor before registering.
Normal Course Load
Normal course load varies among SP2 degree programs. Students should consult the program webpage for information about the normal course load for their degree program. Any deviation from normal course load must be discussed with the educational advisor to insure that the student meets the degree requirements for the program. (Students who have been awarded financial aid are reminded that the number of courses taken may affect the amount of the grant or loan).
After the second week of classes, an instructor may permit a student to withdraw from his/her course. Students are permitted to petition for withdrawal from a course until the end of the tenth weekof classes with the permission of the instructor. The course remains on the student’s academic record, however, with a mark indicating the withdrawal. The withdrawal is not considered in the computation of the grade point average. To withdraw from a course, the student should print a Course Withdrawal Request Form from (download form). After completing the form and obtaining the required signatures, the student is to return the form to the School Registrar's office.
Students are not permitted to withdraw after the end of the tenth week except in extraordinary circumstances. In such cases, requests to withdraw must be accompanied by a Course Withdrawal Request Form and a letter explaining the extraordinary circumstance. Withdrawals after the tenth week also require the permission of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
Course withdrawals after the official drop period will be subject to the following refund schedule: 75% refund within first two week of classes; 50% refund within the third and fourth week; no refund after the fourth week.
