Cross-Registration
Application Process and Deadlines - Winter 2012
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1. Petition Process and Deadlines
| Step | Information | Deadline | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
Research courses of interest |
Harvard University Cross-registration 2011-12 HBS Course Catalog |
MBA Registrar Services can be reached at mbacrossreg@hbs.edu or 617.495.9459 | |
| Obtain cross-registration petition* | Your home school Registrar's Office or on-line at Harvard University Cross-registration (*Fellows see FAQ page for registration instructions). | ||
| Obtain signature of HBS faculty member(s) or authorized assistant | Faculty signature(s) on your petition indicate their willingness to teach you. Registration in the course is dependant upon the results of the cross-registration lottery. | Before the petition deadline of Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 | HBS Faculty Directory |
| Complete on-line lottery registration poll (poll opens on Jan. 18) | This poll will collect your basic biographic information as well as allow you to tell us your course lottery preferences. You should only submit course requests through the poll if you have the faculty member's signature on your petition. | Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 | IMPORTANT NOTE: After submitting the poll, you cannot return to it and edit your selections; you will have to resubmit the entire poll. If an applicant has more than one submission, we will count the most recent submission. Please plan your poll submission carefully! |
| Complete Data Sheet PDF form and print it out | This required form serves as a paper back-up to the online registration poll. You may also find it helpful when organizing your course preferences for the registration poll. | Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 | Cross-Registration Data Sheet |
| Bring signed petition(s) and completed Data Sheet PDF to MBA Course Distribution (Spangler 027) | Upon submission, you will receive introductory course materials for applicable courses. | Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 | MBA Course Distribution Spangler Center Ground Level 617.495.6263 Hours: 8am-5pm |
| Pick up introductory course materials | MBA Course Distribution Spangler 027 Term-Start Service Counter Hours: Jan. 18 - 20 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Jan. 23 - Feb. 3 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Regular Service Counter Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday |
(Beginning Jan. 18 immediately after petition and data sheet are submitted) |
MBA Course Distribution (Spangler 027) can be reached at 617.495.6263 |
| Cross-registration lottery | Lottery will be held on Jan. 27, 2012 for remaining open seats. Results are emailed to cross-registrants that night. | MBA Registrar Services can be reached at mbacrossreg@hbs.edu or 617.495.9459 | |
| Pick up full course materials | Students admitted to courses may pick up full course materials beginning February 1st. Cross-Registrants that are not HU students (including Fellows and Post-Docs) must bring a check/money order to receive materials ($200 per 3-credit course/$100 per 1.5 credit course). HU students will be charged through the term bill. | Beginning February 1st | MBA Course Distribution (Spangler 027) can be reached at 617.495.6263 |
2. Post Cross-Registration Processes
| Step | Information | Deadline | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section changes | Switching sections within a course is subject to faculty approval. Get signature(s) and return form to MBA Registrar Services.Download Section Switch Form | Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 |
MBA Registrar Services Spangler Center 2nd Floor mbacrossreg@hbs.edu Tel. 617.495.9459 |
| Changing from credit to audit | Switch to audit status, with home school and instructor approval, by completing this form and submitting to MBA Registrar Services by deadline. Download Switch to Audit Form | Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 |
MBA Registrar Services Spangler Center 2nd Floor mbacrossreg@hbs.edu Tel. 617.495.9459 |
| Dropping MBA courses | 1.
Notify your home school Registrar of your
intention to drop your course, 2. Send an email to MBA Registrar Services indicating your intention to drop. |
HBS Deadline to drop with a full refund: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 |
MBA Registrar Services Spangler Center 2nd Floor mbacrossreg@hbs.edu 617.495.9459 |
| Receiving your grade | 1. MBA Registrar Services will report your grade to your home school registrar's office in January for Fall Term courses and in May for Winter Term courses. 2. You will then receive your grade directly from your home school. 3. Inquiries regarding the timeframe for receiving your grade, or regarding grade conversion should be directed to your home school registrar. |
Last Updated: January 23, 2012
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