Students can view their degree requirements and remaining coursework in DegreeWorks.  You can access DegreeWorks from Self-Service Banner.  On the Students tab, select Student Records, then DegreeWorks (Responsive).

For more information about DegreeWorks, please view these training videos.

We strongly recommend that all students meet with their Academic Advisor once per semester. You can schedule a time to meet using the RSN or reach out to your advisor by email.

The full course catalogue for Rowan University is called Section Tally.  Instructions for searching in Section Tally can be found here.  You can also view this video about Section Tally search results.

Note the CRN (Course Registration Number) for the specific section you are interested in - you'll use that CRN in the registration screen.

Please keep in mind that courses may be restricted for a variety of reasons, including by campus, majors, prerequisites, etc.  Please contact your Academic Advisor for more information.

What are free electives?

Here, the word “free” means you’re free to choose. You can take almost any class you want and it will count toward your degree. Free electives are any courses that are satisfying overall university requirements rather than specific major requirements. Most majors allow a designated number of free elective credits for degree completion.

Why do I have to take free electives?

These classes are designed for students to graduate with a well-rounded education and to fulfill general credit requirements. See this page for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science credit criteria.

What free electives should I take?

You have a wide variety of courses from which you can choose for free electives. Electives can be anything of interest, related to major or not, and can help you build skills toward your future career, or could be applied to a Minor or Certificate of Undergraduate Studies. Free electives could also help you satisfy prerequisite courses for future graduate studies or be added simply to complement your degree.  Your academic advisor can also provide you with recommendations for electives that are popular with students in your major.

How do I search?

Courses are not specifically labeled “free electives.” You can search for these courses as you would search for any, by going to Section Tally and searching through courses on there. To search for specific online courses that could work for the upcoming semester, please select the upcoming term, then on the campus dropdown, select “online.” Select the box next to “Display only sections with space available” and “Display only sections with no pre-requisites, co-requisites, or other restrictions.”  

Check out our Screenshot Registration Guide

How to register in Self-Service Banner:

1. Select your courses from Section Tally and/or course lists provided by your advisor
   1. Note the Course Registration Number (CRN) (5-digit number) for each course
2. Login to Self-Service Banner
3. Select the Student tab
4. Click Registration
5. Click on the second tab Register for Classes 
6. Select the Term from the drop-down menu
7. Select Continue
8. Select Enter CRNs
   1. Enter the five-digit CRN of a course
   2. Tab to enter or select +Add Another CRN to add more
   3. Once you have entered all of the CRNs, select Add to Summary
9. Select the green Submit button
10. To remove a course, select Remove under the Action column, then select Submit.

 Please note:  The use of a mobile phone for registration is not recommended.

Adjustments to registration can be made by the student in Self-Service Banner until the end of the first week of classes.  

Regular Add/Drop - During the first week of classes, students can add or drop classes directly in Self-Service Banner.  Students are not financially responsible for any dropped courses.

Late Add/Drop - Students may still drop courses online via Self-Service, through the end of the Late Drop/Add period, however, professor approval is required to add a class during this period.  Students are not financially responsible for any dropped courses.

Withdrawal - Withdrawing from a course allows a student to stop attending and receive a "W" grade. This grade does not impact a student’s GPA or reduce their attempted credits.  Students are still financially responsible for the charges associated with any withdrawn course.  If you are thinking about withdrawing from one or more courses, please review this handout and speak with your advisor.

Students can view more about Registration Adjustments on the Registrar's website.

Thinking about adjusting your schedule?  Keep in mind that there may be graduation delays, issues with sequencing, and implications to Financial Aid.  Please speak with your Academic Advisor to help determine what's best for you.

If you have a hold on your account, you will not be able to participate in registration until it is taken care of and the hold is lifted.

To see if you have a hold, go to: Self-Service Banner - Student - View Holds

The most common holds are for the Wellness Center, Bursar, or Financial Aid offices.

Wellness Center Hold
This typically means required health forms are missing. You can review required forms here:
https://sites.rowan.edu/wellness/health/healthforms.html
Contact the Wellness Center at 856-256-4333 or wellnesscenter@rowan.edu for assistance.

Bursar Hold
This usually indicates an outstanding balance. You can review your bill in Self-Service Banner under Bursar → E-Pay Center
Contact the Bursar’s Office at 856-256-4150 or bursar@rowan.edu for assistance.

Financial Aid 

This hold typically indicates that there are outstanding action items with Financial Aid.  Please check in with the Office of Financial Aid, financialaid@rowan.edu or 856-256-4250.