Navigating Your Academic Journey: A Guide to Harding University's Academic Calendar and Resources
Harding University, with its rich 100-year history, is committed to providing a deeply relational and Christ-centered education. This commitment extends beyond chapel, Bible classes, and high moral standards to encompass a supportive culture that fosters friendship, affirmation, and community. With a 16:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 22, students benefit from personal mentorship by distinguished faculty and the opportunity to build deep relationships with classmates. The goal of a Harding education is the pursuit of enlightened knowledge that allows us to discern truth, creating active citizens and flourishing people who take from their education a strong allegiance to Christ. This article serves as a guide to understanding the academic calendar and essential resources available to students at Harding University, ensuring a smooth and successful academic journey.
Understanding Your Student Record
The Registrar's Office plays a crucial role in maintaining your student record, which includes personal data, transfer credits, registration and course information, grades, and transcript data. This office is responsible for processing transcript requests, enrollment information, and degree and graduation verification. Harding University adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (also known as the Buckley Amendment), ensuring that only authorized individuals can access or receive information regarding a student’s record.
Online Registration Through Pipeline
Registration is completed online through Pipeline. Students may register for classes at their designated times through Pipeline. To register for classes in Pipeline, go to the Student bar, click on the "My Classes" link and click on "Enter Schedule." If you already know the CRNs (Course Reference Number) for your classes, you can click on the Add/Drop link to list them out. When you click submit, the classes will be added to your schedule or you will be given a reason why you can't add it. If you have questions about not being able to add a class, talk with your advisor.
Some courses have prerequisites that must be completed prior to registration. Failure to complete prerequisites may result in administrative withdrawal from a class.
Credit Hour Limits and Overload Authorization
The maximum number of hours undergraduate students may take without an overload authorization is 18. Maximum hours for graduate students are determined by each individual graduate program. Graduate Students should consult with their program to understand their policy. To register for any hours over the maximum allowed, undergraduate students must meet the policy requirements as stated in the catalog and request an overload exception. The request form is located on Pipeline under the student tab and in the registrar's form box.
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Degree Evaluation and Graduation Application
Degree Evaluations are required for all students as they approach the attainment of 60 hours of earned credit. The 60-hour degree evaluation form must be completed in consultation with the student's faculty advisor, signed by the student and advisor, then submitted to the Registrar's Office in order to register for the semester following the semester in which 60 hours are attained. The form is a semester-by-semester path to graduation, listing each class the student will take every semester until they graduate.
The process for applying for graduation is online. Current students may complete the online application found on Pipeline. Please note the dates for applying. The application for Graduation is required by March 1 for students who are on track to have degrees conferred during the Summer or December. Oct. 1 is the deadline for students who are on track for degree conferral in May. All students planning to graduate (including graduate, professional and doctoral students) should complete the online version of the application.
Textbook Information
Textbook and course material information is available at the Harding University Bookstore.
Contacting the Registrar's Office
Students who have questions may contact the Registrar's Office at 501-279-4057.
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