Registration Guide for Adult Learner Program Students

Registration Checklist:

• Consider your academic/career goals as you begin planning your courses for the coming semesters. 
  • Confirm that your major is a good fit for you and your goals. 
  • Consider accelerated master's degree programs (more information coming soon!) that are available to adullt-learner program students.  If you have questions, talk with your advisor.
  • Consider your career options - for those considering a career in health professions or law, consult with the Health Professions Advisor or the Pre-Law Advisors.  
• Identify the courses you need and plan your schedule.
• Resolve holds that may prevent registration.

Access your Student Profile to:

• Confirm that your student status permits registration 
• Check for holds - resolve holds that will prevent registration:
  • Financial Hold - Student Accounts
  • Immunization Hold - Student Health Center
  • Library Fines - Post Learning Commons & Drexel Library
• Confirm your Registration Time

To access your Student Profile:

• Log onto the Nest
• Click on the Students link in the top navigation
• Click on Access Student Profile
• Review registration notices and holds in the drop down menus in the upper right.

You are not required to meet with your advisor prior to registration, but you are encouraged to do so. To find contact information for your advisor, log into the Nest > click on the Student tab > Click on Access Student Profile.

Use the following tools and resources to prepare:

• View your DegreeWorks Audit to identify courses remaining for your degree. You also can refer the paper curriculum worksheet that you received at the time of your admission.
• Use the online class schedule search tool for the most up-to-date course information. 
  • Learn effective search strategies by using the Advanced Course Search Guide.  Search by various categories including:
    • instructional method (e.g., online courses)
    • Part of term (i.e., module I, module II, or full term), and
    • Course category (e.g., which courses will fulfill the faith reason requirement, philosophical anthropology, etc.). 
• If needed, your Advisor can help with planning.
• Register for courses at the earliest possible time in order to ensure you get the courses you need.

• Academic Catalog
• DegreeWorks
• Registration Tools and FAQs
• Pre-Law Advising
• Health Professions Advising