Frequently Asked Questions in the Registrar’s Office
How do I get permission to take a course Pass/Fail? Whom do I notify?
You should make arrangements with the professor. Please fill out a form in the Registrar’s Office by the end of the add/drop period.
If a course is listed for 3 credits, may I take it for 4?
Yes, if it is agreeable to the professor. If it is after the registration period, indicate the change on your Add/Drop Form. See the form or the calendar in the back of your Catalog for deadlines.
Does my advisor have to sign my Add/Drop Form?
No, unless you are on academic probation. All students: please remember to go over your program with your advisor periodically to make sure you're taking what you need.
How do I switch from one degree program to another?
After consulting with your advisor, send a $15 fee and a letter to the Admissions Office indicating that you have spoken with your advisor and your reasons for requesting the change. The Admissions Committee will rule on your request and notify you of its decision.
How do I get an advisor?
Once you confirm your acceptance to Andover Newton, you will be assigned and notified of your faculty academic advisor by mail. A list of advisors is posted in Davis Hall and outside Worcester Hall, Room 106 on the first day of class. If you need advising assistance early or you are unable to reach your assigned advisor, other “on-call” advisors are also available through the Admissions Office (ext. 272) between semesters, particularly in the summer.
May I change my advisor?
Yes. After the first semester of study you may change your advisor by picking up a Change of Advisor Form from the Dean of Student’s Office in Worcester Hall, Room 106.
When can I ask about transferring credits in from another school?
If you are an incoming M.Div. student and would like to request the transfer of credits, please forward your request, in writing, to the Registrar, Nayda Aguila. You must include original copies of official transcripts. Continuing M.Div. candidates wishing to transfer in elective credit from an accredited theological school should forward the request, in writing, to the Academic Dean. You must include original official transcripts.
Continuing M.Div. candidates wishing to transfer in requirement credits may obtain a Substitution and Waiver Form from the Registrar's Office, which must be approved and signed by the appropriate department head.
M.A. candidates should see the faculty coordinator for the M.A. program or the Academic Dean. S.T.M. and D.Min. candidates should check with their advisors.
Can I be registered as a student "On-Leave" or "Continuing" and still audit a course?
No. If you have completed all of the course work toward your degree and desire to
audit, you must register as a degree candidate taking a course and sign up for the course
as an auditor.
Updated June 28, 2004