Registration Messages
I received a message stating that the course is non-standard.
I received a message stating I must receive permission from the Department.
I received a message stating that I did not meet the credit level requirements.
Adding, Dropping, and Waiving Courses
What if I need to take off a semester or cannot take the full required course load?
Can I transfer courses into the MBA program?
Can I register for courses beyond the scheduled load?
When do I choose my elective courses?
Tuition and Administrative Items
Paying Your Bill in Networth: Who is my main contact for financial aid and loans?
When is the last day I can drop a course for a full refund?
I have a question about my residency classification and/or I believe it was incorrect in my admissions letter.
Where do I find my University ID number (UID)?
How do I set up my Directory ID and password?
How do I contact faculty?
Registration FAQ Answers
I received a message stating that the course is non-standard.
If you receive a message stating that the course is non-standard, hit enter to bypass (all MBA and Business Master's courses at the Smith School are non-standard).
I received a message stating I must receive permission from the Department.
This error message may be due to a variety of reasons such as being incorrectly coded in the system, wrong information was entered during the registration, etc. For specific problems, please contact your advisor.
I received a message stating that I did not meet the credit level requirements.
First year students should register for their set of required courses following their registration instructions. Credit levels are used as the primary restriction for course registration. Before emailing your advisor, verify that you are eligible for the course you are attempting to add.
What if I need to take off a semester or cannot take the full required course load?
If at any time you cannot take a required course during a semester, you must contact your advisor. The required courses are required for graduation and your advisor will instruct you on how to request the missed course(s) as an 'off-track' student. Off-track students do not have priority to register for required courses and required courses are only offered during certain semesters. Many of the required courses serve as prerequisites for electives and other required courses, so these courses must be completed as soon as possible. Students must complete the program within five years of their admission date.
Can I transfer courses into the MBA program?
Transfer credits are not accepted; however, exceptions are made from time to time (i.e., if a student was transferred to the DC Metro area for work after starting an MBA program at an AACSB accredited institution). Please contact your advisor prior to starting your program for more information.
Can I register for courses beyond the scheduled load?
While taking required courses, students must submit a request to their advisor to be considered for an overload. Extra consideration will be given to students who are not working full-time.
When do I choose my elective courses?
Required courses are completed with the student's cohort, that is, classes are completed as a part of a curriculum. Required courses are completed during the first and second year of the program. Students do not select any official specialty or concentration but are able to choose industry-focused elective courses based on career and academic goals. To complete the Online MBA in 24 months, it is recommended that students take their first elective course as early as the Winter term of the first year. Many students will begin elective courses in Summer of the first year. Please consult with your advisor regarding your specific goals.
Paying Your Bill in Networth: Who is my main contact for financial aid and loans?
Please see the "Financial Information" section for more information. Questions about your financial aid and loans should be directed to your advisor.
When is the last day I can drop a course for a full refund?
Please review the Office of the Registrar's website for the full policy and the refund schedule. Please consult with your advisor well in advance if your circumstances change. We recommend all schedule adjustments are made prior to the first day of the term.
I have a question about my residency classification and/or I believe it was incorrect in my admissions letter.
If you are classified as a non-Maryland resident, as found in your admissions letter, and you believe that to be incorrect, review the information provided by Residency Reclassification Services for procedures.
Where do I find my University ID number (UID)?
Your UID is a specialized number given to you by the university and used only for identification purposes. Your UID was provided to you with your acceptance letter from the MBA Admissions Team.
How do I set up my Directory ID and password?
See the Directions for Setting up Directory ID and Password page on Networth. This task is also a part of your New Student Checklist.
Please visit the faculty directory on the Smith School website. If you are unable to locate your faculty member, please reach out to your advisor.