Course Registration

Q. How do I find out what courses are being offered and when?
A. Starting March 1, you can view the full University schedule (including Ross and non-Ross courses) on Wolverine Access, or via the Office of the Registrar - this site has a helpful CSV file version that can be downloaded and filtered for Ross classes with sections numbered 450-479 to view those classes available for Evening MBA students.

Q: How many credits can I plan to take each term?
A: Evening MBA students can register for 7.5 credits each in Fall and Winter full terms, and 4.5 credits each in Spring and Summer half terms. You may request an increase up to 9 credits in Fall or Winter full terms and up to 7 credits in Spring or Summer half terms according to the following guidelines:

• It may NOT be your first term in the program;
• You must be in good academic standing, for which we expect at least 80% of your credit hours at PS level or higher;
• Winter 2012 Admits who request a credit limit increase for Spring, Summer or Fall will not be approved until ALL their Winter 2012 grades are received.
• The additional hours (above 7.5 in Fall/Winter or above 4.5 in Spring or Summer half terms) may NOT be added before specified dates. We do this to allow some time after registration opens for all students to have an equal opportunity to register.

Q. I want to request an increase; how do I do so and when will it be applied to my registration?
A. To request an increase, simply email rossacadservices@umich.edu from your "uniqname@umich.edu" email account and let us know your name, student ID#, the # of credits you would like to be approved to take, and the term.  You can request multiple increases (Spring, Summer and Fall) in the same email.  Increases will be applied by Academic Services according to the following timeline:

• Wednesday, April 4: Spring/Summer credit increase date for Pre-Winter 2012 Admits.
• Wednesday, April 25: Spring/Summer credit increase date for students admitted in Winter 2012.  Increase is pending receipt and review of all Winter 2012 term grades.

Fall 2012 Credit Limit Increases:

• Wednesday, April 4: Fall credit increase date for students with 35 CTP or more as of the end of the Winter 2012 term.
• Friday, August 10: Fall credit increase date for students with less than 35 CTP as of the end of the Winter 2012 term.

Q. Do I need to use backpack before registration opens?
A. It is recommended that you do, but it is not required. Starting March 21, you can start to add classes to your "Backpack" in Wolverine Access. Backpacking courses allows you to quickly add those classes all at once when your registration appointment time opens. Be aware that backpacking does not reserve a seat for you in the class - it is simply a way to put the course in your "shopping cart" so that you can "check-out" quickly. If a class in your backpack does not have room available when your registration time opens, you may have to waitlist yourself, and/or select an alternate open class at that time.

Q: When is my registration appointment time?
A: The University assigns registration appointment times for graduate students between March 28 - 30. The times are determined by the credits completed, and then are randomly assigned. You can view your assigned time on Wolverine Access starting March 21.

Q. It's after March 21, but I still can't see my appointment time; what's up?
A. If you are not taking any classes in Winter 2012, you will not automatically be assigned a registration appointment time. Instead, you will need to email the University Registrar’s office on or after March 21 (ro.registration.questions@umich.edu) and request that they assign you a time. Be sure to include your UM ID# and your program (EVE MBA).

Q: Do I have to register exactly at my appointment time, and when does my registration close?
A: You do not need to register exactly at your appointment time, but some classes will fill quickly, or seats may be opened to non-Ross students after registration has been open for a week or more, so it is to your advantage to register soon after your appointment time opens. Once your appointment time opens, you can continue to make changes until the drop/add deadlines for that term.