Registering for Dissertation

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Last updated: Mar 06, 2024
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Directions for changing variable credits can be found on the Office of the Registrar’s wiki page for Registration Changes.   

 

Special Approval  

Dissertation is a restricted class. Every time you wish to register, you will need to request a registration override from the Associate Director. When you email the AD, be sure to include:
- your SPU ID number
- your dissertation chair
You need to contact the AD during registration every quarter you wish to register for dissertation credits.  

  

Variable Credit  

Because dissertation is a variable credit course, it will always default to 1 credit. If you wish to take more than 1 credit of dissertation, you will need to change the number of credits of the course in banner. To change the number of credits for such a course:

  • Go to Banner > Student Menu > Class Registration and Planning > Register for Classes.

  • Select the academic quarter for which you are registering and click Continue.

  • Choose the Schedule and Options tab at the top of the page.

  • This will bring up your registered courses. Under the “Credit Hours” column, courses with variable credit will have the credit number underlined when you hover over the credits.

  • Click on the credits to enter the desired number of new credits and press enter.

  • Click Submit to save your changes at the bottom right of the page.

  • Return to your course summary to verify that your credit change saved to your registration.