FAQ
Registration
Q: What courses are considered out of division?
A: Courses that meet in both the Evening and Day divisions are considered to be “out of division” to the opposite division. For these courses, scheduling priority is first offered to all students within that division. Students outside the division will be blocked from enrolling until all students within the division have had a chance to enroll.
Q: What does it mean if a course is coded with a ‘T’ (ie. AD-302-T-01)?
A: Courses coded with a ‘T’ are Twilight courses and are open to all divisions and never considered to be out of division to any student. These courses usually begin from 3:30pm until 5:59pm.
Q: What do I do if I want to register for more than the maximum amount of credits allowed for my division?
A: To request to take more than the maximum allowed credits for your division, you must fill out the Student Request Form online or in our office. This is submitted to the Director of Student Services for approval. You will not be able to register for the additional credits until approved. Furthermore, NECIN will not allow any student to over enroll, even if they have been previously approved. Any additional credits would be added by the Registrar’s office through an email request after approval is attained.
Q: What do I do if I want to register for below the minimum amount of credits allowed?
A: To request to take less than the minimum required credits for your division, you must fill out the Student Request Form online or in our office. This is submitted to the Director of Student Services for approval.
Q: What happens if I am on a wait list?
A: If you are wait listed for a course, you may then add an alternative course while you wait to see if you are contacted via email to get into the course you were wait listed for. If you are notified that there is a spot available for you in the wait listed course, you may then drop the alternative course and add the wait listed course.
Q: If I am on a wait list, are those credits counted towards my total enrolled?
A: No, if you are wait listed for a course, you are not enrolled in that course, which means you are not carrying those credits. You should add another course as a back up.
Q: If I am wait listed, can I register for another course just in case I never get into the class?
A: Yes, in fact it is recommended so that you are not in danger of being below credits. If you are notified that there is a spot available for you in the wait listed course, you may then drop the alternative course and add the wait listed course.
Q: What if I get wait listed for one section of a course and as a second choice, would like to register for another section but stay on my first choice wait list?
A: Once a student has been wait listed for a course, NECIN will not allow him/her to register for a different section of the same course. In other words, (using the course, Evidence, as an example) a student who is on a wait list for EV-200-D-01 cannot then enroll in the other Evidence section, EV-200-D-02. Similarly, if the student has first registered for EV-200-D-01 and then wishes to be wait listed for EV-200-D-02, s/he will not be able to do so because NECIN views this as a duplicate course selection. Students will need to send an email immediately to the Registrar’s office to request to either: (1.) be enrolled in the course, or (2.) placed on the wait list for which they received the error message. The Registrar’s Office will process requests in order of receipt and send an email status/ confirmation to students.
Q: Can I register for a course that has a time conflict with a course I am wait listed for?
A: NECIN will not allow a student to register for a course if the course has a time conflict with a course for which a student is already wait listed. Students will need to send an email immediately to the Registrar’s office to request to either: (1.) be enrolled in the course, or (2.) placed on the wait list for which they received the error message. The Registrar’s Office will process requests in order of receipt and send an email status/ confirmation to students.
Q: Are the wait lists posted in the order in which students may get into the course?
A: Yes, if a spot becomes available in a wait listed course, the Registrar’s Office will email the first student on the wait list. If this student is no longer interested in the course, the Registrar’s Office will contact the next person on the list and so on.
Q: How do I register for a clinic?
A: Registration for clinic can not be done online. There is a separate orange “Clinic Form” that must be filled out during clinic registration (the first 2 or 3 days of registration). The form is also available on the NECIN site to be printed out. This form is submitted to the Registrar’s Office containing the student’s signature.
Q: Do I have to register the normal way for a course that I plan to audit?
A: Yes, in order to audit a course, you must be registered first. If you are wait listed or the course is full, you may not audit the course.
Audit
Q: How do I audit a course?
A: To audit a course, you must first be registered for the course. Then fill out the blue audit form located online under Registrar Forms, in the Registrar’s Office, or on the third floor of Stuart St. Take the form to the professor, get the first signature, and submit it to the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office will send the form back to the professor at the end of the semester to get the final signature.
Q: Do I have to turn in my audit form during registration week?
A: You can, but you don’t have to. You may turn in an audit form at anytime during the semester as long as it is before the final exam (with both signatures if it is after classes ended).
Q: Is auditing a course at the discretion of the professor?
A: Yes, some professors may not allow students to audit their course so it is important to find out your professors audit policy before you decide to audit.
Q: How will auditing a course affect my transcript?
A: The course will be listed on your transcript with an “AU” instead of a grade. The credits will not be reflected as earned.
Q: If the course I am auditing pushes me over credits, do I still have to seek approval from the Director of Student Services?
A: Yes, but your reason for going above credits on the Student Request Form would be that you are auditing a course.
Q: Do I have to register for a course I plan to audit?
A: Yes, you must be registered for a course you plan to audit.
Q: Do I receive credits for a course that I audit?
A: No, the credits for an audited course will not be included in your total credits towards graduation.
Q: Does the attendance policy apply to me if I audit a course?
A: Yes, the same attendance policy applies.
Attendance
Q: How many classes am I allowed to miss of a particular class?
A; You are allowed to miss 20% of a course. If a class meets once a week, you may miss 2 classes. If a class meets twice a week, you may miss 5 classes. If a class meets three times a week, you may miss 8 classes.
Q: How do I find out how many classes I’ve missed in a particular class?
A: The Faculty Office keeps most of those records or you may contact the Professor directly.
Exams
Q: What situation would constitute rescheduling an exam?
A: 1) Two courses with examinations on the same day and time and 2) A minimum of three courses with exams in a two day period. (This situation will not be eligible for rescheduling if it occurs because the student took a course out-of-division)
Q: How do I reschedule an exam?
A: The student must submit an Exam Rescheduling Form to the Director of Student Services for approval. A request for a rescheduled exam must be submitted to the Director of Student Services prior to the conclusion of the Add/Drop Period (first week of classes). The Director of Student Services will then adjust that student's final examination schedule accordingly.
Grades
Q: Can I access my grades online?
A: Yes, you must login to the NECIN site, using your ID# and last four digits of your SS#, go to the Academics tab.
Q: Are the grades reflected on the NECIN site official?
A: No, your official grades are sent via mail, once ALL student grades have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
Q: What happens if I receive an Incomplete grade?
A: If you receive an Incomplete grade and don’t know why, you should contact the Registrar’s Office immediately because there may be a problem with your exam.
Q: What is the policy concerning an Incomplete grade that has been arranged with the Professor?
A: An incomplete grade must be replaced by a grade within 90 days. Please see Student Handbook for more detailed information.
Q: What if I believe there is a mistake concerning a grade I received?
A: If you believe there may be a mistake in calculating your final grade, you may contact the Faculty Receptionist or the Professor to arrange to review your exam.
Rank
Q: How do I find out my rank?
A: Your rank is located on the NECIN site, on your unofficial transcript (for employers).
Q: Is rank recalculated after summer courses?
A: No, rank is only calculated after the Fall and Spring semesters.
Q: Is rank recalculated after students withdraw/transfer/dismissed?
A: No.
Transcript
Q: How do I request a transcript?
A: There is a transcript request form online under “Registrar Forms” on the Registrar’s page. Fill it out completely and click “submit”. This form is submitted directly to the Registrar’s office for processing.
Q: How long after I make a request does it take to get a transcript?
A: It depends how busy the Registrar’s Office is. Please allow 1-3 business days.
Q: Is there a transcript fee?
A: No
Q: Can I have my transcript emailed to me?
A: Yes, please indicate this request in the “Special Instructions” portion of the Transcript Request Form online. The Registrar’s Office will scan your transcript and email it as a pdf file.
Q: Can I have my transcript faxed?
A: No, we do not fax transcripts.
Withdrawal
Q: How do I withdraw from New England Law?
A: Any student in good academic and administrative standing may, upon written notice sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Dean's Office, voluntarily withdraw from the Law School, provided that such student consults with the Director of Student Services prior to such withdrawal. Please read Rule A.5 of the Student Handbook.
Q: How do I withdraw from a class after the add/drop period?
A: A student wishing to withdraw from a course after the add/drop period must submit a Student Request Form to the Director of Student Services, for approval. This form is found online or at the Registrar’s Office. Courses dropped after the add/drop date will appear on the transcript with a “WD”.
Q: What does a ‘W’ on my transcript mean?
A: Receiving a ‘W’ on your transcript simply means that you withdrew from the course after the add/drop date. It does not indicate the reason you withdrew. A ‘W’ has no effect on GPA.
Bar Exam
Q: Do I need to notify you which Bar I’m taking?
A: Yes, the Registrar’s Office sends a Bar Questionnaire form out in September asking what Bar(s) you plan to take and what materials you will need from the Registrar’s Office.
Q: Where do I have my Bar school certification filled out?
A: The Registrar’s Office.
Q: If the Bar I’m taking requires a writing sample, can I do it at the Registrar’s Office?
A: Yes, if you do your writing sample in front of the Registrar’s Office, they will mail it directly to the Bar. If you do the writing sample on your own, you will have to get it notarized and mail it in yourself.
Q: If I am taking the Massachusetts Bar and I’m a graduating senior, do I need to bring in the Form 4 certificate for the Registrar’s Office to fill out?
A: No, if you are taking the Mass Bar, you will notify us that you are taking it on the Questionnaire that is sent to you in September. The Registrar’s Office will then send the certification form electronically to the Mass Bar so you do not need to submit the form. This is how the Mass Bar has instructed the Registrar’s Office to send it. The Registrar’s office is also aware of their deadline.
Q: Does the Registrar’s Office automatically send the State Bar I’m taking everything they need from the school?
A: No. We only send the Mass Bar automatically. If you are taking a different bar exam, it is the student’s responsibility to let the Registrar’s office know what they will need from the Registrar’s Office. Every Bar requires different materials.
Transferring divisions
Q: How do I transfer from one division to another?
A: A student may request a transfer from the Day to the Evening Division or the Evening to the Day Division provided such student submits a Student Request Form to the Director of Student Services by March 15 prior to the academic year for which transfer is sought.
Q: Is there a deadline to do transfer divisions?
A: March 15 prior to the academic year for which transfer is sought.
Q: If I switch from the Evening division to the Day division, do I need to comply with the Massachusetts state immunization requirement?
A: Yes, you must submit proof of MMR (2 doses) Td (within the last ten years), and Hep B (3 doses).
Q: If I applied to transfer divisions, what courses do I register for since I don’t know if my request will be approved yet?
A: Register for classes in the division you expect to transfer to. If you are not approved, you may switch later on. The Director of Student Services will give you guidance on this.
Loan deferment
Q: How do I have my loans deferred?
A: The registrar’s Office does not know which students have what loans, so the student is responsible for requesting deferment. Your loan company may have a form they need to have filled out by the Registrar’s Office, which you would need to submit to the Registrar’s Office, or they may just require a letter of enrollment.
Q: How do I request a letter of enrollment?
A: We have a letter request form online, under Registrar Forms, or here in the Registrar’s Office.
Q: Can I defer my loans for the summer?
A: No, New England Law can only defer loans for the Fall and Spring semesters.
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