FAQ

  
New Student FAQ

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  1. When Do Classes Begin?
 Classes begin January 22, 2008 
  1. When Is New Student Orientation?
 Orientation is January 16th, 2008 from 8-2PM. Attendance is required for all students who have less than 30 hours of college credit. 
  1. When Is Registration?
 Registration is January 17-18th. After Orientation is complete, you can stay for Registration. If you are unable to stay and register, you may come to Registration on Thursday, January 17 (8am-6pm) or Friday, January 18th (8am-5pm).  Please make appropriate arrangements to register on one of these days to avoid a $110 Late Registration Fee. 
  1. When Do I Register If I Am A Night Student?
 Option #1: Register on January 16, 17 or 18 (same times as above). Option #2: Pre-register by phone, fax, or online and pay by check, money order, or credit card. This must be done prior to January 4th. If you have prepaid, you may check-in with Enrollment Services two hours before your FIRST night class in order to receive parking permit and ID information. 
  1. What Is Pre-Registration?
 Pre-Registration allows you to plan ahead and decide what classes you will take each semester. This will also reserve a place for you in the class and will make your Registration shorter and easier. To Pre-Register, you can go online at www.criswell.edu, stop by, or call us at 800-899-0012. Please note that you will still need to attend Registration in order to clear the Business Office.  
  1. I Did Not Pre-Register. What Should I Do?
 If you are absolutely unable to Pre-Register, come to Registration and an academic adviser will help you choose your class schedule. 
  1. What If I Have Already Pre-Registered? Do I Still Have To Attend Registration?
 Yes. You still must attend Registration and pay at the Business Office Station.  By not completing Registration, you risk forfeiting your classes and must pay a $110 Late Registration Fee.  
  1. What Is Express Registration?
 Express Registration is available on January 16, 17, or 18th, if you have Pre-Registered and Pre-paid.  If this has been done, you will be allowed to skip certain stations, and should complete Registration in less than 30 minutes.  
  1. What Should I Bring To Registration?
 Bring the correct amount of money for tuition and fees, and your license plate number. 
  1.  When Do I Have To Pay For My Classes?
 Payment for classes is due by Registration.  Students prepaying in full before December 17th, 2007, will receive a 5% tuition only discount. 
  1.  How Much Do I Need To Pay?
 

          Undergraduate Students

                        Number of credit hours X  $232 + $255 fees = Total                   Graduate Students                   Number of credit hours X  $275 + $200 fees = Total 

              Audit                                         Sit-In             

                   $260 + $255 fees= Total                    $85 + $30 fees= Total

  
  1.  I Submitted My Financial Aid Application. When Will I Know How Much Will Be Awarded to Me?
 The Office of Financial Aid will send you a letter or email when awards are finalized letting you know how much has been awarded to you.  Be sure to sign and return your acceptance letter immediately, and to pre-register for all courses before January 16th, 2007. Accepting the financial aid awards, and pre-registering are required to maintain eligibility. 
  1. What If I Can’t Pay My Whole Bill At Registration?
 The Business Office may provide a payment plan to qualified students. Please call 214-818-1315 to schedule an appointment with the Business Office. If you are qualified and approved, a service fee plus one-fourth of your total tuition and fees must be paid on the day you register for classes.  The remaining three-fourths of total tuition and fees will be divided equally over the following three months.  
  1.  I Need To Change My Schedule. When May I Do This?
 You may go to www.criswell.edu and complete a new pre-registration form prior to January 10th, or you may make changes to your schedule at registration. Your billing statement will be adjusted accordingly. 
  1.  Oops! What If I Missed Registration?
 Late registration is January 22nd If you register late, you will be charged a $110 Late Registration Fee (financial aid cannot be applied to this fee).  Night Students will be charged the Late Registration Fee if they do not register and pay prior to their first evening class. 
  1.  Where Do I Purchase My Textbooks?
 The Dallas Theological Seminary Bookstore will be your source for required textbooks and materials.  You can contact them at 214-841-3700 or go online at http://bookcenter.dts.edu/.     If you have more questions or concerns, please contact the Enrollment Office at800.899.0012 or e-mail us at .