Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for classes?
How can I change my schedule?
If I withdraw from a class, how can I get a refund?
How can I add a class?
How can I register for a closed class?
How do I pay my tuition?
How can I receive transfer credit?
How can I receive waiver of a Core Course?
How can I change my major or degree program?
If I cannot attend the scheduled final, how can I arrange to take a deferred exam?
How do I appeal a grade?
How do I take a leave of absence?
What options do I have for completing my course work if a scheduling conflict should arise or I need to re-locate?
How do I change my contact information?
How can I withdraw from school?
What must I do for graduation?
How do I register for classes?
Registration for an upcoming semester should begin as soon as you receive your registration notification, either from the Graduate Admissions Office (for new students) or the Office of Student Assistance (OSA). You may register by through the MyPace portal or in person. Many classes fill up quickly. Please register early. Students may not enter a closed class if they have other scheduling options or if the class room capacity has been met.
To register through the MyPace portal, please follow the instructions at your Portal.
Each semester, continuing students are sent a priority registration number that will allow him/her to register anytime after their assigned date and time.
How can I change my schedule?
You should refer to the Academic Calendar on the Pace web site to determine the exact dates for dropping or adding a class. You may drop/add through the MyPace portal, or in person.
To Drop or Withdraw from a Class:
You may drop a class up to the second class meeting, without a notation appearing on your transcript. Please note: Tuition refund is based on a sliding scale. Please refer to the Office of Student Assistance for the refund scale.
You may withdraw up to the eighth class meeting without special permission. To do so, complete the registration action (add/drop) form found in the Office of Student Assistance. After those dates and up to a week prior to the final exam, you may petition your instructor for withdrawal (if exceptional circumstances exist). Once your instructor and the department have approved your withdrawal, you should bring the registration action form to the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development.
Failure to withdraw formally from a class will result in the receipt of an 'I-F' grade 6 weeks after the end of the semester. This is considered an 'F' grade and is used in the calculation of your QPA.
If I withdraw from a class, how can I get a refund?
For the pro-rata tuition cancellation policy please contact the Office of Student Assistance.
If the student is forced to interrupt graduate studies due to serious illness, which is substantiated by a proper medical documentation, the student may apply to receive a pro-rata refund effective the date of withdrawal. If withdrawal takes place during the first eight weeks of classes, the student may receive a pro-rata refund of semester tuition and fees with the exception of the registration fee. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Assistance.
How can I add a class?
You may add a class to your schedule prior to the second class meeting by adding the class online, or by submitting a registration action form to OSA. If you add a class after the second class meeting, you must have written permission from the instructor, the department chair and the Dean's Office. You may not attend the class until you are officially registered for it.
How can I register for a closed class?
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Because you may get closed out of a preferred class section, always have at least one alternative choice ready. When you register online, you are able to see the class status before registering for it.
Many classes fill up quickly. Please register early. Students may not enter a closed class if they have other scheduling options or if the class room capacity has been met. If a class is closed, you may petition to enter a closed class by seeking approval from the department's chair. Prior to the start of the class, you need approval from the department chair. After the class begins, you need both the department chair and the Assistant/Associate Dean's approval.
How do I pay my tuition?
Tuition payment may be made online (when paying in full by credit card), or in person. Payment information is available through the MyPace portal after a student has registered.
How can I receive transfer credit?
Transfer credit is granted for all courses except MBA 688, and is applied towards the maximum of 6 credits. Courses eligible for transfer must be:
To apply for transfer credit, submit a Request for Graduate Transfer Credit form (available at the OGAASD) with an official course and program description to the OGAASD. Official transcripts must be on file with the Office of Student Assistance. If necessary, official translation of course descriptions must be provided. For transfer credit requests, it is also necessary to include an outline of the graduate degree program from the institution in which the course was taken.
How can I receive waiver of a Core Course?
For waiver, students must demonstrate proficiency by completion of prior applicable coursework at a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution within 6 years of the student's first semester in the graduate program. Proficiency is recognized by the following:
To apply for waiver of a core course, please fill out the Waiver Request form in the OGAASD. All MS Students should have their waivers evaluated by Graduate Admissions upon admission to the program.
How can I change my major or degree program?
If you wish to change your major or degree program, you must complete a Change of Program form (available at the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development or OSA) and submit the completed form to OSA.
It is strongly recommended that you choose your major/degree program as soon as possible. It is inadvisable to take career concentration courses and then change your major. The initial career concentration courses may not apply to the new major. If you have any questions, please speak with an advisor from the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development.
If I cannot attend the scheduled final, how can I arrange to take a deferred exam?
If there are documented, extenuating circumstances that prevent you from taking the exam, such as serious illness (documented by a doctor's statement) or a business emergency (documented by an employer's letter), you may request a deferred exam. Students should notify their instructors as soon as possible before the final examination. Please note: Faculty are not required to accept petitions to defer finals.
Deferred exams are scheduled on one specific date for each Fall and Spring semester, listed in the Class Schedule. All initial arrangements must be made with the instructor. If the instructor approves, application and fee payment must be made with the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development at least one week prior to the exam date.
How do I appeal a grade?
If you wish to have your final grade reviewed, you must first speak with the instructor who determined the grade. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may then appeal the grade through the department chair.
How do I take a leave of absence?
If you do not maintain matriculation during the Fall and Spring semesters, you must file for Resumption of Study with OSA at least 8 weeks prior to the semester in which you wish to re-enroll. Please note: if your cumulative QPA was below a 3.0 when you were last enrolled, you are required to submit an appeal letter, addressed to the Academic Standards Committee, to resume your studies. Please allow additional time for the appeal process.
Resumption of Study forms are available at the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development and at the Office of Student Assistance.
What options do I have for completing my course work if a scheduling conflict should arise or I need to re-locate?
All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence. Independent study may be used in some majors as a last resort option. Please note: The Independent Study option is only available to students who have a minimum QPA of 3.5.
If you have one remaining course for graduation and it is not being offered in your last term, you may request an Independent Study project for the course. The completed course will appear on your transcript as "Independent Study."
If you must take a course that is normally offered on your campus, but are required by business to leave the New York area, you may appeal to register for a tutorial section in the course. Please see the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development for information on tutorials and Independent Study.
How do I change my contact information?
Please keep your personal contact information updated through the MyPace portal.
How can I withdraw from school?
You may withdraw from a degree program at any point during your academic tenure. If you're currently enrolled, you are responsible for formally withdrawing from classes.
What must I do for graduation?
All students must file for graduation with OSA, 9-12 months prior to the intended graduation date (check the specific deadlines in the Class Schedule). Application for Graduation forms can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development and the Office of Student Assistance. It is strongly recommended that all students meet with an advisor in the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development prior to their final two semesters, in order to do a comprehensive program review. Please note: Students can not obtain a diploma without officially filing for graduation.
How can I change my schedule?
If I withdraw from a class, how can I get a refund?
How can I add a class?
How can I register for a closed class?
How do I pay my tuition?
How can I receive transfer credit?
How can I receive waiver of a Core Course?
How can I change my major or degree program?
If I cannot attend the scheduled final, how can I arrange to take a deferred exam?
How do I appeal a grade?
How do I take a leave of absence?
What options do I have for completing my course work if a scheduling conflict should arise or I need to re-locate?
How do I change my contact information?
How can I withdraw from school?
What must I do for graduation?
How do I register for classes?
Registration for an upcoming semester should begin as soon as you receive your registration notification, either from the Graduate Admissions Office (for new students) or the Office of Student Assistance (OSA). You may register by through the MyPace portal or in person. Many classes fill up quickly. Please register early. Students may not enter a closed class if they have other scheduling options or if the class room capacity has been met.
To register through the MyPace portal, please follow the instructions at your Portal.
Each semester, continuing students are sent a priority registration number that will allow him/her to register anytime after their assigned date and time.
How can I change my schedule?
You should refer to the Academic Calendar on the Pace web site to determine the exact dates for dropping or adding a class. You may drop/add through the MyPace portal, or in person.
To Drop or Withdraw from a Class:
You may drop a class up to the second class meeting, without a notation appearing on your transcript. Please note: Tuition refund is based on a sliding scale. Please refer to the Office of Student Assistance for the refund scale.
You may withdraw up to the eighth class meeting without special permission. To do so, complete the registration action (add/drop) form found in the Office of Student Assistance. After those dates and up to a week prior to the final exam, you may petition your instructor for withdrawal (if exceptional circumstances exist). Once your instructor and the department have approved your withdrawal, you should bring the registration action form to the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development.
Failure to withdraw formally from a class will result in the receipt of an 'I-F' grade 6 weeks after the end of the semester. This is considered an 'F' grade and is used in the calculation of your QPA.
If I withdraw from a class, how can I get a refund?
For the pro-rata tuition cancellation policy please contact the Office of Student Assistance.
If the student is forced to interrupt graduate studies due to serious illness, which is substantiated by a proper medical documentation, the student may apply to receive a pro-rata refund effective the date of withdrawal. If withdrawal takes place during the first eight weeks of classes, the student may receive a pro-rata refund of semester tuition and fees with the exception of the registration fee. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Assistance.
How can I add a class?
You may add a class to your schedule prior to the second class meeting by adding the class online, or by submitting a registration action form to OSA. If you add a class after the second class meeting, you must have written permission from the instructor, the department chair and the Dean's Office. You may not attend the class until you are officially registered for it.
How can I register for a closed class?
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Because you may get closed out of a preferred class section, always have at least one alternative choice ready. When you register online, you are able to see the class status before registering for it.
Many classes fill up quickly. Please register early. Students may not enter a closed class if they have other scheduling options or if the class room capacity has been met. If a class is closed, you may petition to enter a closed class by seeking approval from the department's chair. Prior to the start of the class, you need approval from the department chair. After the class begins, you need both the department chair and the Assistant/Associate Dean's approval.
How do I pay my tuition?
Tuition payment may be made online (when paying in full by credit card), or in person. Payment information is available through the MyPace portal after a student has registered.
How can I receive transfer credit?
Transfer credit is granted for all courses except MBA 688, and is applied towards the maximum of 6 credits. Courses eligible for transfer must be:
- taken as a part of an AACSB accredited or comparable graduate degree program.
- of equivalent content and credit hours to a graduate course offered by the Lubin School of Business.
- completed within the last six years
- completed with a grade of 'B' or better ('B-' and below is unacceptable).
To apply for transfer credit, submit a Request for Graduate Transfer Credit form (available at the OGAASD) with an official course and program description to the OGAASD. Official transcripts must be on file with the Office of Student Assistance. If necessary, official translation of course descriptions must be provided. For transfer credit requests, it is also necessary to include an outline of the graduate degree program from the institution in which the course was taken.
How can I receive waiver of a Core Course?
For waiver, students must demonstrate proficiency by completion of prior applicable coursework at a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution within 6 years of the student's first semester in the graduate program. Proficiency is recognized by the following:
- Two directly related undergraduate courses of three or more credits each, completed within 6 years of the students initial enrollment, with minimum grades of 'B.'
- One directly related graduate course of three or more credits, completed within 6 years of initial enrollment with a minimum grade of ‘B.'
- Completion of 15 or more undergraduate credits (in a discipline specific to the course to be waived) with satisfactory grades.
- Students may also waive courses by passing a proficiency exam.
To apply for waiver of a core course, please fill out the Waiver Request form in the OGAASD. All MS Students should have their waivers evaluated by Graduate Admissions upon admission to the program.
How can I change my major or degree program?
If you wish to change your major or degree program, you must complete a Change of Program form (available at the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development or OSA) and submit the completed form to OSA.
It is strongly recommended that you choose your major/degree program as soon as possible. It is inadvisable to take career concentration courses and then change your major. The initial career concentration courses may not apply to the new major. If you have any questions, please speak with an advisor from the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development.
If I cannot attend the scheduled final, how can I arrange to take a deferred exam?
If there are documented, extenuating circumstances that prevent you from taking the exam, such as serious illness (documented by a doctor's statement) or a business emergency (documented by an employer's letter), you may request a deferred exam. Students should notify their instructors as soon as possible before the final examination. Please note: Faculty are not required to accept petitions to defer finals.
Deferred exams are scheduled on one specific date for each Fall and Spring semester, listed in the Class Schedule. All initial arrangements must be made with the instructor. If the instructor approves, application and fee payment must be made with the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development at least one week prior to the exam date.
How do I appeal a grade?
If you wish to have your final grade reviewed, you must first speak with the instructor who determined the grade. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may then appeal the grade through the department chair.
How do I take a leave of absence?
If you do not maintain matriculation during the Fall and Spring semesters, you must file for Resumption of Study with OSA at least 8 weeks prior to the semester in which you wish to re-enroll. Please note: if your cumulative QPA was below a 3.0 when you were last enrolled, you are required to submit an appeal letter, addressed to the Academic Standards Committee, to resume your studies. Please allow additional time for the appeal process.
Resumption of Study forms are available at the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development and at the Office of Student Assistance.
What options do I have for completing my course work if a scheduling conflict should arise or I need to re-locate?
All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence. Independent study may be used in some majors as a last resort option. Please note: The Independent Study option is only available to students who have a minimum QPA of 3.5.
If you have one remaining course for graduation and it is not being offered in your last term, you may request an Independent Study project for the course. The completed course will appear on your transcript as "Independent Study."
If you must take a course that is normally offered on your campus, but are required by business to leave the New York area, you may appeal to register for a tutorial section in the course. Please see the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development for information on tutorials and Independent Study.
How do I change my contact information?
Please keep your personal contact information updated through the MyPace portal.
How can I withdraw from school?
You may withdraw from a degree program at any point during your academic tenure. If you're currently enrolled, you are responsible for formally withdrawing from classes.
What must I do for graduation?
All students must file for graduation with OSA, 9-12 months prior to the intended graduation date (check the specific deadlines in the Class Schedule). Application for Graduation forms can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development and the Office of Student Assistance. It is strongly recommended that all students meet with an advisor in the Office of Graduate Academic Advisement and Student Development prior to their final two semesters, in order to do a comprehensive program review. Please note: Students can not obtain a diploma without officially filing for graduation.
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