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How do I know what class to register for?
During the summer, we encourage you to meet by telephone or in person with a faculty advisor to explore your program and chart a course for your first year. You will be notified of your advisor shortly after you have accepted our offer of acceptance. (Your faculty advisor will remain the same throughout your time at Meadville Lombard, unless you request a change or an advisor is not available, such as in the case of sabbatical or leave.)
You and your advisor will develop a plan of study and share reflections on your progress in preparing for ministry.
You may register online according to the dates posted on the Academic Calendar. Contact the Director of Student Records for more help in registering online once you have met with your academic advisor.
When do I register?
Check the Academic Calendar for more details on registration and refund deadlines.
Please note: all students must show proof of immunization in order to remain enrolled in classes. Find instructions and deadlines here.
How do I register for ACTS Courses?
Complete the ACTS Cross Registration Form, save it, and email it to Meadville Lombard's Director of Student Records.
Before completing the forms, however, verify that the desired course is being offered by referring to the most recent course schedules available in the ACTS catalog or on the secondary school's website.
What about University of Chicago Courses?
To take a course at the University of Chicago (U of C), you must get your advisors approval first. You will then be given a Bi-Registration form to complete. The Director of Student Records signs and gives the form to you and then you take it to the Office of the Registrar at the U of C Divinity School (Swift Hall, Room 103).
The Divinity School Registrar then processes your registration. Meadville Lombard students must register with the Divinity School Registrar regardless of the course/school for which they are registering (SSA, Divinity, Business, etc.).
NOTE: When you take a U of C course, you must maintain contact with the Meadville Lombard Registrar and the Divinity School Registrar to assure that no problems occur.
How do I add or drop a course?
You must contact the Director of Student Records in order to add or drop a course. You will complete an Add/Drop form and the Director of Student Records processes the program change. You will be given a copy of the program change. If the program change results in a tuition/fee adjustment, the adjustment will be made at that time and you will receive a copy of the adjustment.
If you are adding or dropping a U of C course, after you make the program change with the Meadville Lombard Registrar and receive your copy of the Add/Drop form, you must take your form to the Divinity School Registrar to assure the proper program change. The Divinity School Registrar will then give you the proper forms for the U of C program change. If you by-pass the Divinity School Registrar, you risk losing health insurance, library privileges, gym privileges, and your program changes cannot be guaranteed.
May I audit a class?
A student who is registered for a full program of courses may audit, at a reduced charge, classes subject to the consent of the instructor. Audited courses do not carry credit and are not part of the student's permanent record, unless requested.
What if I need to take a leave of absence?
If you are considering a leave of absence, you should meet first with your advisor or the Provost to discuss your needs and plans. The student must present a petition to the faculty explaining the purpose, need, and expected length of absence. Once on leave, you should be back in contact with the Provost or the Director of Student Records within a year to report on your situation.
Will you accept transfer credits?
Any questions about what is acceptable transfer credit should be referred to the Provost. Credits will not be used to fulfill requirements for another degree. Courses that are transferred may exempt students from required courses, permitting the substitution of electives to fulfill Meadville Lombard degree requirements.
May I petition for advanced standing?
All petitions for advanced standing resulting from previous seminary training must be submitted to the Provost. No work done for a previous degree will be applied toward degree requirements at Meadville Lombard. The amount of advanced standing granted depends on the accreditation of institutions where the work was done, course correlation to Meadville Lombard's requirements, and the academic performance of the student. In all cases, the amount and nature of the advanced standing is left to the discretion of the Provost.
How do I withdraw from Meadville Lombard?
Any student accepted into and enrolled in a degree program who later decides to withdraw from the school shall submit formal notification (in writing) to the faculty for approval along with a copy to the Director of Student Records for legal record and file.
Any student withdrawing for any reason is responsible for the registration fee for the quarter in which the withdrawal occurred. However, a student who is given approval to withdraw shall be granted a refund of a portion of the original tuition charge in accordance with our posted deadlines.
Any student not providing formal notification nor gaining approval for withdrawal shall be liable for all charges.
What if I decide to transfer to another school?
You are advised to meet with your Academic Advisor regarding your intentions to transfer from Meadville Lombard. Then:
- Write a letter to the the Provost and the Director of Student Records indicating your intent to transfer and when the transfer will take place (i.e., end of academic year, end of quarter, etc.).
- Meet with the Business Manager to pay any outstanding balances to Meadville Lombard.
- If you have a Stafford Loan, meet with the Sr. Director of Student Services to cancel any loans and complete the Exit Interview.
If you were awarded financial aid from Meadville Lombard, then declare your decision to transfer to another school, you will immediately lose the awarded financial assistance for the remainder of the academic year.
What about grades?
You will be sent a notice of grades at the end of each quarter, once the faculty submit the grades and a report of work completed to the Director of Student Records. | 
