“NUTS AND BOLTS” OF ADD/DROP
FOR J.D. STUDENTS
AUGUST 2014
Office of the Registrar
600 New Jersey Avenue NW Washington DC 20001
202-662-9220, facsimile 202-662-9235
Add/Drop Schedule
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First Waitlist Lottery – August 28, 2014
 Add
yourself to the waitlist by 5:00 pm on August 28
 First waitlist lottery results available on August 29
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Fall 2014 – September 2-9, 2014
 Last
Chance Lottery for Fall 2014 courses only:
Details to be provided during add/drop.
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Spring 2015 – January 12-20, 2015
 Last
Chance Lottery for Spring 2015 courses only:
Details to be provided during add/drop.
Course Registration Website
ADDING, DROPPING, AND WAITLISTING
THROUGH MYACCESS
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Open MyAccess from the Registrar’s website:
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http://www.law.georgetown.edu/registrar/
Click on MyAccess
Enter your NetID and NetID Password
Click on Student Services
Click on Registration
Click on Registration (Add, Drop, or Waitlist Courses)
Select the term you would like to view:
Your current schedule will be displayed
To view your place on a waitlist, click on
My Waitlist
Sage Waitlisting Advice
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Once you have confirmed that you are waitlisted for a
course, breathe and relax.
Do not attempt to waitlist yourself for the same course.
Doing so will change your waitlist priority.
Check the Waitlist Lottery results each day. You must
claim your seat via MyAccess on the day the seat is
won, or you forfeit the seat.
Have faith in the process and follow instructions.
If you see “Winner” under Waitlist Status for any courses, you
can claim your seat on the Add or Drop Courses page
On the Add or Drop Courses page, choose Web Registered from the Action
menu to claim a seat that you won off the waitlist, and click Submit Changes
Attendance Policy
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If enrolled in a course with a mandatory first and/or
second attendance policy, you must attend first and/or
second class in order to remain enrolled.
If waitlisted in a course with a mandatory first and/or
second attendance policy, you must attend first and/or
second class in order to have an opportunity to be
enrolled.
Georgetown Law requires regular and punctual
attendance at all class meetings. Failure to meet this
requirement may result in your withdrawal from the
course.
Registration Regulations for
Full-Time J.D. Students
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have registration priority for §§ 01 through 04 courses;
may register for 12 to 16 credits per semester;
may hold up to 18 credits until the end of Add/Drop; (NOTE: JD students are not
permitted to take 18 credits or more and may only take 17 credits with permission
of an academic advisor or the Registrar.)
may take up to 6 credits of LLM courses in their JD career;
may take up to 6 credits of Graduate School courses on the Main Campus with
permission from Director of J.D. Programs;
may take 7 credits pass/fail and only exercise the option in one course per
semester (see the 2014-2015 Student Handbook or an academic advisor for more
information);
may hold an unlimited number of waitlist credits;
may register for any needed first-year courses by sending an e-mail request to the
Registrar’s Office at lawreg@law.georgetown.edu; and
may drop a course from his/her schedule by the end of the add/drop period
without a transcript notation. Withdrawals are subject to the Tuition Refund
Schedule.
Registration Regulations for
Part-Time J.D. Students
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have registration priority for §§ 07, 17, 27 & 97 courses;
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may register for 8 to 12 credits per semester;
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may take up to 6 credits of LLM courses in their JD career;
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may take up to 6 credits of Graduate School courses on the Main Campus with
permission from Director of J.D. Programs;
may take 7 credits pass/fail and only exercise the option in one course per
semester (see the 2014-2015 Student Handbook or an academic advisor
for more information);
may hold an unlimited number of waitlist credits;
may register for any needed first-year courses by sending an e-mail request to
the Registrar’s Office at lawreg@law.georgetown.edu; and
may drop a course from his/her schedule by the end of the add/drop period
without a transcript notation. Withdrawals are subject to the Tuition Refund
Schedule.
Pass/Fail Option
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Pass/Fail credit maximum is 7 credits. Mandatory
pass/fail courses do not count towards this
maximum.
Check eligible upperclass JD courses available to
be taken Pass/Fail basis.
Elect Fall 2014 Pass/Fail course selection –
September 2 through 5:00 pm on September 16
Select Fall 2014 Pass/Fail Target Grade – 5:00
pm on October 10.
Please note no exceptions to the deadlines!
Course Withdrawal after Add/Drop
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In order to withdraw from an upperlevel course, you
must complete the Course Withdrawal form and
schedule an appointment to meet with an Academic
Advisor.
The form must be submitted to the Office of the
Registrar no later than the last day of class for the
course in which you are requesting the withdrawal, so
please plan accordingly.
Students who do not receive approval by the last day
of class are expected to complete all course
requirements (papers/exams).
Course Withdrawal Form
| COURSE WITHDRAWAL REQUEST FORM
7-29-13
Course withdrawal requests may be approved up to and including the last day of classes for that course after
consultation with and approval by an Academic Advisor (see http://www.law.georgetown.edu/campuslife/advising-counseling/index.cfm for a list). If approved, you will receive a “W” on your transcript. If you
do not receive approval, you must complete all course requirements. Failure to submit course requirements
by the deadline or sit for an exam as scheduled may result in an AF (Administrative F), which will be reflected
on your transcript and calculated into your Law Center GPA as an F.
Section to be completed by Student (use ink and print clearly)
Student name (first name, last name):
Year (e.g., 2L, LL.M., non-degree):
Expected graduation date (e.g., May 2014):
Visa Status (international students):
Course name:
Faculty Name:
Course number (e.g., LAWJ-123-45):
Number of credits:
Last day of class:
(Note: The last day of class may be earlier or later than the official last day of
class posted in the Academic Calendar. Make-up classes are included, but review sessions are not.)
Check all that apply (Note: The Academic Advisor will not approve until required permission(s) have been obtained):
 Professor-permission course (professor permission required)
 Practicum course
 You have been assigned to your project or field placement (professor and Assistant Dean for
Experiential Education permission required)
 Externship (Externship Director permission required)
 Work has been submitted for grading (e.g., midterms, response papers, oral presentations, drafts).
Describe:
(Note: If student work has
been submitted for grading, a withdrawal may be authorized only if there is a showing of exceptional circumstances.)
Reason for withdrawal:
Number of credits you remain enrolled in for the semester, if withdrawal is approved:
(Note: Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits (for J.D. students) or 4 credits (for LL.M. students) in the Fall or Spring
to remain eligible for financial aid. Students borrowing federal loans should review the financial aid Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy and/or talk with a financial aid advisor to discuss any questions related to the specific application of the policy.)
Student Signature (e-signature accepted)
Date
By signing below you give the Registrar approval to withdraw you from the above course and post a “W” on your transcript.
Required Permissions (obtain signature(s) or attach email permission(s))
Professor (if applicable)
Date
Assistant Dean/Externship Director/Other (if applicable)
Date
Official Use Only
Academic Advisor
Date
Registrar
Date
Exams and Grading
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Exams at the Law Center are graded on an anonymous
basis.
Exams cannot be administered earlier than published
date.
Do not reveal your identity as the author of an
examination in your answers.
Do not communicate with your professor, or otherwise
discuss the substance of the exam with your professor(s)
or with any other student from the time the exam is first
administered until after grades are published.
Exam Conflicts
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Exam conflicts resolved by the Office of the
Registrar.
Students with exam conflicts will automatically be
assigned a new exam schedule approximately six
weeks before the exam period.
Students will be notified of the new exam dates
and times via e-mail.
New exam schedule will be available on the Online
Exam/Paper Management System.
Exam Deferrals
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Exam deferrals approved the Office of the Registrar NOT your
professor(s).
Deferrals approved for extraordinary cause:
 Physical or Mental Illness
 Death or serious illness in immediate family
 Automobile accident, mugging, robbery, or similar traumatic
experience at the time of the exam or period immediately
preceding the exam
 Subpoena requiring court appearance at the time of the exam or
period immediately preceding the exam
 Childbirth during the exam period or immediately preceding the
exam period (applies to either parent)
 Religious holiday
 Military commitment
 Extraordinary circumstances
Grade Sanctions
Section 402, Conduct Code
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Failure to take an examination or timely submit a take-home
examination may result in a grade of AF [Administrative F].
Failure to submit a final paper by the due date (including
any extension), will receive a grade of AF [Administrative F]
for the seminar.
AF reflected on the student’s transcript.
AF factored into the student’s cumulative grade point
average as an earned F.
Take-home examinations submitted within sixty minutes after
the time allowed expires –
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First offense – Administrative Pass [AP] assigned by Office of the
Registrar if passing grade awarded by professor;
AP grade will not factor into the student’s GPA;
Second and subsequent offense—administered under the Student
Disciplinary Code.
Office of the Registrar
315 McDonough Hall
Office Hours: August 25-29
8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Email: lawreg@law.georgetown.edu
Phone: (202) 662-9220
Fax: (202) 662-9235
URL: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/campusservices/registrar
Class cancellations recording:
(202) 662-9446