Course Registration FAQS | College of Arts and Sciences | The University of Vermont(title)

Frequently Asked Questions

AP and Transfer Credit (IBB, ETC.)

AP Credits
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Students who have earned the appropriate scores on AP exams may earn college credit, and in many cases these credits may apply towards degree/major requirements. 

Students cannot receive credit for the same class twice, so it is important for students to review their AP credits against their schedule, and to check for duplicates. 

Advanced Placement Comparability Guides & How To Send AP Scores to UVM

Transfer Credits
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Students who have completed college credit from other universities, dual-enrollment, IBB, etc, may earn transfer credit towards their degree.

How To Transfer Credit to UVM

Reviewing Transfer Credit
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Once transfer/AP credit has been put on your UVM transcript, you can review it your myUVM account under the Registrar tab. You will see a "transfer credit" link on the left side of the page. Transfer credit that is on your UVM transcript should also appear on your degree audit.

Placement Tests (MPA & FLP)

You are required to take the Math Placement Assessment if:
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  • You need or want to take calculus (MATH 1212, MATH 1234, etc.)
    The Math Placement Assessment is used to determine which mathematics course you should begin with in order to have the greatest success.
You are required to take the Foreign Language Placement Test if:
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  • You plan to enroll in your first Spanish or French class at UVM. You must enroll in the course level recommended.
    You must take the test even if you've never formally studied the language.

Students who are not required to take the MPA or FLP but are still unsure/considering their options can feel free to take both placement tests, just in case!

Need more help deciding? Check the placement test flowchart.

Registration Errors

Registration errors may happen for a variety of reasons while trying to enroll. Here are some common errors and how to avoid to them:
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  • Registration Holds
    Some holds on a student's account may prevent registration. See the Registrar's list of Common Holds.
     
  • Time Conflict 
    If the class you are trying to register for conflicts with the day(s)/time(s) of another class you are registered for, the system will not let you register and you will get a time conflict error. When selecting classes, be sure that you are not choosing any with overlapping meeting times.
     
  • Prerequisite
    Some classes require prerequisite coursework (specific classes that need to be completed prior to enrolling). If you do not have the required prerequisite(s), the system will not allow you to enroll. When selecting classes, you can check for prerequisites to see if you are eligible to enroll. Prerequisites can be found by clicking the "CRN" of a class in the schedule of courses, or in the class description in the UVM catalog.
     
  • Restrictions: Program/Major/Minor, Class Standing 
    Some classes are restricted to students in specific program/colleges, majors or minors. Restrictions can be found by clicking the "CRN" of a class in the schedule of courses.
     
  • Linked Courses
    Some classes have "linked" sections, such as courses with labs. If a class has a "linked" section (i.e. a mandatory lab) you must register for both a class lecture section AND a lab at the same time. The system will not let you enroll in one at a time. Information about any linked sections can by found by clicking the "CRN" of a class in the schedule of courses.
     
  • Max Credits
    Full-time tuition includes up to 19 credits. The system will not let you enroll in more than 19 credits without permission from your Dean's Office