How can I drop or add Spring 2012 classes?

Law students in the J.D. Program can drop or add most of their Spring 2012 classes on-line, using Temple University's new Banner system. Non-J.D. and Graduate Law students have to contact their individual program offices to register for classes.

Here are the steps for the on-line drop/add process.  First, log in to TUportal (http://tuportal.temple.edu) using your AccessNet Username and password, select Self Service Banner (SSB), then select the Add or Drop Classes function.  When you are asked to select a term, choose 2012 Spring and click Submit.  You can now add or drop classes – when adding classes, be sure to use the CRN (Course Reference Number) shown in the first column of the course schedule, and NOT the course and section number.

What Is SSB?

SSB stands for "Self-Service Banner". SSB is a web-based, real-time system that allows access to your academic and financial records. You can also use this sytem to register for classes. You can log in using your AccessNet ID and password. SSB is available through the TUPortal. You can access TUPortal from home page or any other page on the law school website http://www.law.temple.edu. The TUPortal icon is located in the top right corner.

When is Drop/Add for Spring 2012 Law School courses?

The on-line drop/add process for JD students for the Spring 2012 semester will begin at 9:00 am on Thursday, January 5 and will end at 11:59 pm on Friday, January 13, the end of the first full week of classes.  The drop/add period for clinical courses will begin on January 5.

Where can I find the Course Schedule or Schedule of Classes?

The course schedule is available on the law school website (http://www.law.temple.edu). You can access it from the Current Students dashboard under Schedules or click on Course Schedules from the Quick Links menu.

JD students will be able to drop or add most of their courses on-line.  The course schedule is available on the law school website (http://www.law.temple.edu). Courses that can be dropped or added on-line will show a CRN (Course Reference Number) in the first column.  For the Integrated Programs (ITAP and ITP), Advanced Trial Advocacy and clinical courses, the drop/add process will take place via email (see below).

How can I find Course Descriptions? 

The descriptions for each course along with pre-requisite requirements if any, are available on the Course Schedule page (see above) on the law school website. Click on the Course title to see the description and requirements for the course.

How and when can I drop or add for the Integrated Programs (ITAP and ITP), Advanced Trial Advocacy courses, or clinicals?

1) Trial Advocacy Courses (Introduction to Trial Advocacy, Integrated Trial Advocacy Program and Advanced Trial Advocacy): Students who would like to add or drop the Integrated Trial Advocacy Program, the Introduction to Trial Advocacy course or an Advanced Trial Advocacy course should email Mary Beth Wilson in the Trial Advocacy Office at mary.beth.wilson@temple.edu beginning January 5. Please include your TUID number and the course and section number of the courses you wish to drop or add.  Even if you can see your Introduction to Trial Advocacy section or your Advanced Trial Advocacy section in the Add/Drop screen, do not attempt to drop yourself - you must contact Mary Beth Wilson to drop those courses. 

2) Clinicals: The Drop/Add for clinicals begins January 5.  Please email Angela Racciatti at angela.racciatti@temple.edu beginning January 5. Please include your TUID number and the title and course number of the clinical you wish to drop or add.

How do I register for Guided Research, Journal Credits, Trial Team, Moot Court or overloads?

1) To register for Guided Research, first seek agreement from a full-time faculty member who will supervise your work, then complete a Guided Research form (available on-line or from the Law School Registrar’s Office in Barrack 103).  Have the faculty member sign the Guided Research form and submit it to the Registrar’s Office by January 13.  The form contains further information regarding the mandatory standards for Guided Research.  Click here to download the form. 

2) To register for Journal Credits, Trial Team, or Moot Court, please obtain the appropriate form (available on-line or from the Law School Registrar’s Office in Barrack 103), fill it out,sign it and then submit it to the Registrar’s Office by January 13.  Instructions for these procedures are available on the forms.  Click here to download the form.  NOTE - law journal members have the option to apply their journal credits to the fall or to the spring semester or to split the credits, for example, if you have 3 credits you can place 2 in one semester and 1 in the other.   Your editor will also have forms for you to process for your journal, so please process those forms in addition to submitting a Journal Credits form to the Registrar.

3) Overloads:  Students who have been approved for one-credit overloads and other waivers should be able to conduct drop/add online.

Where can I go with questions or problems during drop/add?

For assistance with any questions or problems during drop/add, students may go to the Law School Registrar's Office in Barrack Hall (suite 103) during normal business hours.

If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions about the on-line system or the drop/add process, please contact any of the following in the Office of Student Services, preferably by email, or call 215-204-8574 as soon as possible:

Barbara Bennett Yates, byates@temple.edu, 215-204-1849

Bill Wertheimer, william.wertheimer@temple.edu, 215-204-1850

Meredith Galto, meredith.galto@temple.edu, 215-204-6711

Marylouise Esten, marylouise.esten@temple.edu, 215-204-8930

When contacting us with a problem, please provide the following information:

Name

Time of occurrence of the problem

Nature of the problem and description

If you are unable to register for a particular course and the system does not give you a reason/error message, please provide the Course Number, Section Number, Course Name, and CRN.

Please note that we will try and respond to you at our earliest convenience, but please be mindful that the Student Services office is open Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am. - 4:00 pm.

 I have a "HOLD" on my record, can I drop or add classes?

If you have a "HOLD" on your record, you will NOT be able to drop or add classes on-line until the "HOLD" has been dropped from your record. There are many different types of "HOLD"s from Financial, Library book fines to Admissions office request for degree information, etc. It is your responsibility to ensure that the "HOLD" is dropped from your record prior to the registration period, so that you are able to register without any hindrance. You can check your "HOLD" status online by selecting the "Student Records" tab on Self Service Banner (SSB) . Please contact the Law School Financial Aid Office at lwfinaid@temple.edu or 215 204 8943, if you have any questions about the "HOLD".

I cannot drop or add a course.  I am getting an error message. What does the error message mean?

Class restriction. Please select alternative section or course. - You are not eligible to register for this course with this class level (First year, second year, etc).

Required student cohort not met.  Please select alternative section or course. (CHRT) - You are not eligible to register for this course as you don't have the appropriate program code and class year.

Closed Section.  Please select alternative section or course - The course is closed or has reached maximum capacity.

Duplicate course with section " XXXX  ".   Please select alternative course. -  You are trying to register for a course that you are already registered for.

You have exceeded the maximum allowable credits.  Please see your advisor or academic office for assistance.- You have exceeded the maximum credits for your program. Please contact Student Affairs Office (Barrack-103) for overload approval.

Course is mutually exclusive with "XXXX".  Cannot earn duplicate credit.  Please select alternative course. - You have already taken a similar course and cannot take this course again.

Prerequisite and/or Test Score Error - You do not satisfy all the prerequisites to register for this course.

Time conflict with CRN "XXXX" - You are trying to register for a course in the same time slot.