REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Orientation

The Office of Orientation Services welcomes incoming freshman and transfer students to Texas A&M University-Commerce each semester.

The purpose of New Student Orientation is to provide students the opportunity to:

• Meet with Academic Advisors
• Register for classes
• Acquire Student ID cards
• Pay tuition and fees
• Learn about services and resources available to enhance success

For more information concerning orientation, please call (903) 886-5088

University College Success Coaches

University College and its Success Coaches are responsible for advising all undergraduate students new to Texas A&M-Commerce. 
First year students are required to consult Success Coaches for advisement until they meet the following conditions:

1. Complete their first academic year at A&M-Commerce
2. Complete twenty-four semester hours of credit bearing courses
3. Complete the University’s basic skills requirements; and
4. Declare a major

All entering transfer students will be advised by a Success Coach until they meet the following conditions:

1. Complete their first fall or spring semester at A&M-Commerce
2. Complete twenty-four semester hours of credit bearing courses, whether at A&M-Commerce or elsewhere
3. Complete the University’s basic skills requirements
4. Declare a major

Students who have met the conditions above will then be referred to the appropriate college and/or department for future advising.  Success Coaches will notify each student and their receiving college and/or department at the time that they meet these conditions.
Students and their Success Coaches are partners in meeting the essential learning outcomes that support student success.  The partnership requires participation and involvement of both the Success Coach and student.  In this partnership both the Success Coach and student have well-defined responsibilities.
Success Coach Responsibilities—What You Can Expect
Success Coaches will:

• Effectively communicate the curriculum and graduation requirements for your major and university and college academic policies and procedures
• Encourage and guide students as you define and develop realistic goals
• Provide you with information about strategies for using the available resources and services on campus
• Assist you in understanding the purposes and goals of higher education and its effects on your life and personal goals
• Monitor and accurately document your progress toward meeting your goals
• Be accessible in person, by telephone, e-mail, or web access during posted office hours.
• Assist you in gaining decision making skills and skills in assuming responsibility for your educational plans and achievements
• Maintain confidentiality

Student Responsibilities—What Your Success Coach Can Expect
Students have clear responsibilities in this partnership:

• Schedule regular appointments or make regular contacts with Success Coach during each semester
• Come prepared to each appointment with questions or materials for discussion
• Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern
• Enroll in the courses selected for you by you and your Success Coach
• Keep a personal record of your progress toward meeting your goals
• Organize official documents in a advising portfolio that enables you to access them when needed
• Complete all assignments or recommendations from your Success Coach
• Clarify personal values and goals and provide Success Coach with accurate information regarding your interests and abilities
• Become knowledgeable about college programs, policies, and procedures
• Accept responsibility for your decisions

Expected Student Learning Outcomes for Student Interaction with Success Coaches
Through the interaction with Success Coaches at Texas A&M University-Commerce,

• Students will be able to articulate a basic understanding of degree requirements.
• Students will be able to articulate a basic understanding of the University’s primary academic tools, policies and procedures.
• Students will be able to articulate a basic understanding of general education core requirements.
• Students will be exposed to the value of life-long learning.

Holds

You will be required to clear all holds BEFORE registering for classes.  Access myLeo or contact the Office of the Registrar to determine the status of holds.  Please contact the appropriate office to clear the hold.

How and When to Register

Registration for eligible students is conducted by myLeo. All other students will be advised and register through the applicable advising office.

Registration Schedule

myLeo Registration Assistance

• myLeo registration requires a 6-digit PIN number.
• Co- and/or prerequisite requirements for any class you select must be met. myLeo will not allow registration in classes for which the co-requisite and/or prerequisite has not be met.
• Students must register for corresponding labs and/or discussion sections. The myLeo system will not allow enrollment in a lecture without also registering for the required lab.
• Capstone classes require at least junior standing (60 sh) prior to enrollment.
• Registration into full classes requires departmental approval.
• 500, 600, and 700-level courses require graduate level status.
• myLeo registration requires the course call number.
• Contact the appropriate department for courses requiring departmental or instructor approval or with questions regarding co- and/or prerequisites.
• Variable credit courses require the desired credit hour value to be entered. The system will prompt you for this information.
• All student load limits apply.
• Graduate students cross-registering for TWU and/or UNT courses require Graduate School approval.