Pacific School of Religion Office of Academic Affairs Holbrook 135 & 136

1. Pacific School of Religion Office of Academic Affairs Holbrook 135 & 136 Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean Admissions Dr. Mary Ann Tolbert Nicole Naffaa Joellynn Monahan Director of Academic Advisement & Registrar Delphine Hwang

2. Director of Academic Advisement General advisement on what basic courses to take and other requirements needed to graduate. Assist Dean in approving incomplete extensions, MA & DMin committee forms, cross-registration forms, advisor changes, exceptions to policy, and most student forms that require Dean signature Program Manuals, forms, & milestones Transfer credits Disabilities accommodations (ADA) & tutoring Graduation degree & certificate audits PSR web page: Academicshttp://www.psr.edu/academics Registrar Student Health Insurance Grades & official transcripts WebAdvisor Online registration Health insurance billing Grades & unofficial transcripts financial & other account profile ID/Library cards & stickers Enrollment verification for loan deferment & scholarships Courses Official student records PSR web page: Registrarhttp://www.psr.edu/registrar Office of Academic Advisement & Registrar

3. Still not sure what to take?Or maybe you know some things to take, just not all… See your advisor this Wednesday 9:00-10:30, or make an appointment with them. They will have sign up sheets on their doors • 9:00am-10:30:advisor sign up Noon- 1:30: DMin lunch2:30-3:30: continuing student panel • Special student: make appt. with me later in Sept. for further advisement if needed • Auditor: no advisor • ADVISORS NOT AVAILABLE TUESDAY • Advisors are key in helping you proceed through your program successfully and can assist you with developing a plan. Share you worksheet with your advisor. • Ask continuing students for recommended courses • Start taking courses in your area of interest • Browse through course syllabi outside Holbrook 135

4. MDiv course registrationin WebAdvisor “Express Registration” screen: This set = 9 units. MDiv students want to average 27 units/year, so take 12 units each semester plus 3 in Intersession or summer. Suggestions:*HR course for your Other Faith Tradition requirement*RA 1700 Chorale*Art & Religion course*3.0 unit course in your area of interest Alternatives:No you don’t have to take this set, you can take their alternatives instead.

5. October 31st:  May 21st:  MDiv Entrance Interview MDiv Vocational Academic Plan Contextual Learning Encounter paper MDiv Milestones Milestones are not part of registration process, but you should be alerted the deadlines of your first milestones. All milestones must be signed off by your advisor before filing in the Office of Academic Advisement & Registrar by the following deadlines:

6. DMin Course registration • Courses • DM 6012 01: DMin Seminar • 2 other 3-unit courses that are 4000+ level • This set = 9 units • Required at least 1 semester full-time residency • All courses must be 4000+ level. If not and the instructor is teaching 2-3000 level, you may upgrade with extra requirements in class (use “Upgrading Level form”). • Instructors for courses DMins wish to use toward graduation must be doctorate level at least.

7. MTS & MA course registration • MTS & MA students should follow their worksheets or program checklists • Take at least 1-2 foundational requirements or course distribution requirements in 1st semester; must be 3.0 unit courses letter grade • MTS & MA may rely more heavily on your advisor MTS Milestone for 1st semester:December 18th – MTS Entrance Report due

8. CTS students try to take at least 2 foundational courses, which must be 3 units each but not necessarily for letter grade CAPS students the world is your oyster! Certificates course registration  CSR students make an advising appointment with Jay Johnson to see which CSR courses this semester fulfill which requirements.

9. Other PSR Registration Tips • Restricted courses"Restricted" courses (a.k.a. “limited enrollment”) have at least one of the following phrases in their course descriptions: •     "(max # of students) max enrollment "   • “Course PIN required” •     "Faculty written permission required"  •     "Interview prior to registration deadline"  •     "Auditors with the permission of faculty" -- applies to auditors only  Only courses with messages in bold require instructor approval and course PIN • PSR courses – what do you mean by that? • A course is a PSR course when the School Course Ownership is PSRUsually but not always PSR courses will have (PSR) after the instructor’s name. Same with the other schools. • EXAMPLE: • “Smith, A.(PSR)”  PSR course usually • “Taylor(DSPT)”  NOT a PSR course usually • Full time? Half time? • MA’s Full time = 12 units/semester • All others Full Time = 9 units/semester. • BUT! MDiv need to average 27 credits/year to finish in 3 years, so they should aim for 12 units/ semester with 3 units in Intersession or Summer.

10. Questions? • Go to the PSR website (Academics) • Ask your peers • Ask your instructors • Ask your advisors • Ask us!