Academic Services Links

• PeopleSoft Login
• System passwords
• Pass/fail options
• Degree auditing
• Commencement
• Academic advising (ACES)
• Enrollment verification
• Semester grades
• Course offerings
• Academic Support

Academic Services Common Questions

• Q. What's the difference between a lab, lecture, and a discussion section? When I sign up for a class, another automatically enrolls too. Why?
  • A. Lecture: A lecture component of a class can vary in size from 20 to 300 students. Some classes only have a lecture component. Others have a required discussion section or lab. If so, the discussion section or lab is automatically added to your schedule when you sign up for the course. Make sure both lecture and lab/discussion fit into your schedule.
  • A. Discussion & Lab: Discussion and lab sections are smaller than the lecture. Typically, they range in size from 10 to 30 students. The sections may be taught by someone other than the lecture professor, sometimes a graduate researcher or another professor.
  • A. For more information, call the course department, stop by the Student Services Center, or call the Registrar's Office at 486-3326.
• Q. Where can I find a publication?
  • A. Most publications are available directly from their respective office. Financial aid applications, for example, are available from the Student Financial Aid Office. Some offices and departments have posted their forms online. The Student Services Center help desk also has several of the most popular publications and forms on file.
• Q. Who can lift a registration bar?
  • A. There are several types of registration bars, placed for different reasons. Your academic department, for example, may place an advising bar that will require you to meet with an advisor before you can sign up for classes. If you have an outstanding financial obligation to the university, the Bursar's Office may place a hold until you meet the payment requirements. For more information on a registration bar, record the text of the restriction message.
• Q. Why do I have to meet with an advisor?
  • A. Meeting with your advisor will help you to prepare your academic career. It's also required at certain times to lift registration bars. Your academic department and/or school sets requirements on how often you should meet with an advisor.
• Q. Who can help me track my degree progress?
  • A. Several people can help you ensure your are on track toward earning your degree. Your academic advisor will be able to help guide you to the right classes, and course sequences. Degree auditing is a service of the Registrar's Office. Degree auditors will ensure that you have fulfilled all requirements for your degree. This process is normally done in the semester before planned commencement.
• Q. What is the difference between an official and unofficial transcript?
  • A. An unofficial transcript is printed on plain white paper, and includes your course history, grades, and GPAs during your academic career at UConn. The Student Services Center help desk can print unofficial transcripts immediately for you. An official transcript contains the same information as an unofficial transcript, but is printed on university watermarked paper. Official transcripts are also placed in sealed envelopes. Some insurance agencies, colleges and universities, and employers require an official transcript.
• Q. My insurance company needs proof that I'm a student. What should I do?
  • A. Print a certificate on your own: You can print an official enrollment certificate though the Student Administration System (See the link to Peoplesoft on the left) on any computer with Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. First, log in to the system. At the home screen, click "Student Menu." Next, click "Enrollment Menu," and then "Enrollment Certificate." Follow the online instructions.
• Q. The system won't let me add a class, even though there are open seats. Why?
  • A. If a class appears to have open seats but the Student Administration System won't let you enroll, there are a few possible reasons and solutions. Be sure to pay close attention to the error message provided by the system. Some courses require students to obtain a permission from the course instructor or from the related academic department. This is often the case for advanced or special options courses. For more information on obtaining a permission number, contact the course instructor or the department office. Some departments set a reserve capacity that restricts the number of non-majors from enrolling in a course. For example, the Communications Department sets reserves on some of its upper-division courses. Communications majors will be able to enroll in the course, but a non-communications major will need a permission number to enroll.
• Q. How do I transfer course credit from other institutions?
  • A.To transfer credit to UConn, visit the Student Services Center or the transfer admissions office to pick up a transfer credit evaluation form. It's recommended that you check with transfer admissions to make sure the course is transferable before taking it.
• Q. How do I get a copy of a catalog?
  • A. Catalogs are available online. To access the online catalog, go to www.catalog.uconn.edu. You will receive a printed catalog at new student orientation. The catalog contains important information including the academic requirements for your graduating class. If you have lost your catalog, you can purchase one at the UConn Co-op.