What every student-athlete should know

• While students are required to see an advisor before registering for classes, it is ultimately the student's responsibility to be sure that she/he has taken all the required courses for a degree. Advisors can alert you to curriculum changes as well as other requirements.

What is "drop-add" all about?

• The first four days of each semester are known as Drop and Add (or late registration). During this time, you may add classes if they are available. In many cases, classes are full and you may not get classes at the time you want them so expect to adjust your schedule.
• If there is no seats available in particular class, a student may ask an instructor for a permit into the class.
NOTE: It is the student's responsibility to ask an instructor for a permit into a class. Your coach, academic counselor or advisor will NOT make that request.
• Also, you may drop a class form your schedule during this time. During this week, the class will be cleared from your schedule - you will not receive a "W".
• During "drop-add" you should see you advisor. She/he will enter all changes to your schedule. You do not need to see your instructor.

How do I drop a class after "drop and add" week?

• While dropping classes is not encouraged, sometimes it is necessary. You do NOT receive a refund when you drop classes after scheduled drop and add week.
There are four simple steps when dropping a class.
1. See you Academic Counselor to affirm that dropping a class will not affect your eligibility.
2. See you advisor. She/he will fill out a "schedule change" for you. You do not need to see your instructor.
3. Bring the form to the registrar's window on the first floor of Kaufman Hall.
4. Keep your receipt in a safe place in case there is a question on your final grade sheet.

Where do I go if I am ready to change my major?

1. Get a "curriculum change" form from the registrar's window or from your academic department.
2. Go to your old department and they will fill out the form as well as hand you your records on file.
3. IMMEDIATELY go to your new department, hand them you records and the form.
4. IMMEDIATLEY return the completed curriculum change form to the registrar's window.

What if I am having trouble with a particular professor or instructor?

• While it may seem difficult, you DO have a course of action in cases where you have a conflict with a particular professor. It is important that your complaint be of a serious academic nature. Simply "not liking a professor" is not grounds for a complaint.

1. First, you must confront the professor directly. Attempt to resolve the issue or, at least, seek to understand differences in opinion. Many times there is a simple misunderstanding. If you cannot resolve the issue, or you feel too uncomfortable discussing the problem directly, proceed to the next step.
NOTE: If you are really uncomfortable talking to your instructor about a particular issue, go to your Academic Counselor, Shellye Taylor (475-5537 Drew Hall 236) for assistance.
2. Make an appointment to see the Department Head. Discuss the issue with this person. The Department Head may have grounds to take disciplinary action if the problem cannot be resolved. If you are unsatisfied with the solution or the issue is not resolved, proceed to the next step.
3. Make an appointment with the Dean of the College. Again, discuss the problem until you reach a solution. If you wish to file a formal complaint, indicate this to the Dean.

Can I take a correspondence course?

• When determining satisfactory progress, a student-athlete can utilize correspondence courses only if taken through LSU.

Can I attend summer school at another university?

• Yes. You can attend summer school at another university. However, in order to utilize those hours for satisfactory progress, you must get prior approval before registering for the classes. Go see your Academic Counselor (475-5537) for a Prior Approval Form.