Registrar FAQs

The Registrar’s Office provides students with support for registering for classes, transcripts and more to make sure you make progress toward your educational goals and successfully graduate.

When do undergraduate students register for classes each semester?

Each semester there is a designated period of time for students to register for the following semester. For undergraduate students, the process begins with academic advising which is followed by registering for classes. Academic advising and the registration process takes place over a several-week time period. The Registrar’s Office notifies students via email and messages on the student portal in my.lipscomb.edu of dates for each semester.

When do graduate students register for classes each semester?

Each semester there is a designated period of time for students to register for the following semester. Graduate program coordinators will notify graduate students of registration dates for each semester.

How do I register for classes each semester?

You can register for classes through the student portal on my.lipscomb.edu. An instructional video for the registration process is available on my.lipscomb.edu.

How do I register for graduate classes?

  • Log in to MyLipscomb and enter the CNS Student Portal.
  • Review the tabs on the left side. Find Academics, then click Registration underneath.
    • ** If you encounter a stop sign at this page, there is a hold preventing you from registering. This could include a variety of items, such as a missing health document. Click the hold tag to see the list of holds on your account. Resolve holds to proceed to registration.
  • Select your Start Term.
  • Click the Register button to continue and a new registration window will open.
  • A list of courses will appear. Select the applicable courses by clicking the plus sign beside each. Meeting dates will show in a pop up. 
  • Once a course is selected, it will show a green box, but registration is not complete at this step.
  • Click the Register button. The green selected box will change to “Registered” to show you are registered.

How do I declare my major?

All students must complete a major as part of their academic program. If you are adding or changing your major, minor, concentration or certificate please complete the following:  

  • Submit the Program Change Form (Major/Minor).  This form is found online in your student portal at my.lipscomb.edu. Go to student services - Registrar’s Office - scroll to the button of the page and click on the Program Change (Major/Minor) Form. 
  • Based on the changes you have selected, your form must be approved by your current or new academic success coach and the department chair for your selected program, followed by final approval from the Registrar's Office.
  • Please allow 3-5 business days for processing in the system.

What should I do if a course is full?

You can complete the Full Class Override Request Form found online in your student portal at my.lipscomb.edu.

  • Go to Student Services > Registrar’s Office scroll to the bottom of the page and click on form. 
  • This form allows students to request permission to enroll in a course that is currently full. You may submit this form to request to join the class and provide any supporting information. 
  • The request will be reviewed by the instructor, and approval is not guaranteed. Students will be notified of the decision via email.
  • If the request is approved, it will be added to the queue for the Registrar's Office to process, which could take up to 48 hours.

How can I drop or withdraw from a course?

During the first six days of a course you may unregister from a course via your student portal.

  • Go to my.lipscomb.edu. Click on the All Apps button. From there click on CNS Student Portal-Academics-Registration.
  • Select the correct program version and term. 
  • Scroll to the bottom and find the registered courses. (Look for the yellow box with the words registered beside the courses that are currently registered.) Click on the - (minus sign) beside the course that is to be removed from registration. YOU MUST CLICK THE DROP/REGISTER BUTTON 2 TIMES FOR THE DROP TO PROCESS.

Seven days after the start date of a course: A Drop/Add Form must be completed.

  • Go to: my.lipscomb.edu-Student Offices/Services > Registrar Office
  • Scroll to the bottom to find the link to the Drop/Add form. 
  • The form will request your advisor's signature to move forward in the process.
  • If you are a student athlete, the form will go to Athletics for approval.
  • The Drop/Add Form can only be submitted before the Final Drop Date each term.  

I am trying to register for classes, but I have a health hold. What should I do?

Ensure you have uploaded the required documentation to your Med+Proctor account.

  • You will receive an email from Med+Proctor informing you if your account is verified as compliant once you submit the required documentation. 
  • If you have submitted documentation to your Med+Proctor account, but it is not compliant, Med+Proctor will send you an email to your Lipscomb email informing you of what required documentation is missing and how to obtain it.

Check that your Med+Proctor account has your correct student L number input.

  • You can check your L number by going to your Med+Proctor account and clicking “Profile.”  Mistakes can happen when entering these numbers. The L number is important because the L number entered in Med+Proctor is what corresponds to the program that removes health holds. If your L number is not entered in correctly to Med+Proctor, this can impact if your health hold is removed. 
  • For example, your L number should be entered in the format of “L12345678.” The format of the L number should NOT look like -  “12345679” or “L#123456789.” 

What is the definition of a full time and part time student?

Full-time undergraduate: minimum 12 credit hours per semester.

Part-time undergraduate: anything less than 12 credit hours per semester.

Full-time graduate students: 6 credit hours.

Half-time graduate students: 3 credit hours.

Why should I add my parents to a FERPA Release?

Adding your parents or guardians to your FERPA Release grants our team permission to discuss your academic records with them.

Under federal law (FERPA), your educational records—including your grades, course schedules, and billing information—are completely private. Even if your parents are helping pay for tuition, the Registrar’s Office cannot discuss these details with them over the phone or in person unless you have authorized consent.

Benefits of filing a release:

  • Easier Support: Allows your parents to help you navigate enrollment and academic questions directly with the Registrar's Office.

  • Hassle-Free Calls: Saves your parents time when calling on your behalf, as we can verify their permission instantly.

  • You Stay in Control: You decide who gets access, and you can update or revoke your consent at any time.

How can I complete a FERPA Release?

Go to my.lipscomb.edu. Click on the All Apps button. From there click on CNS Student Portal-My Profile-My FERPA. From the drop-down menu, you are required to complete BOTH the “opt-in” for publicly-available directory information AND the “Consent” to share your personal information with whomever you designate.

In the drop-down choose the opt-in and check all the boxes that apply.

If these boxes are not checked, Lipscomb can not share information such as Honor Roll or Provost’s List. Once all the boxes that apply are checked-click save.

In the drop-down choose Consent. Click the add person: academic and financial information will be released to each person that is listed.

What does it mean when I select confidential status on my FERPA Release?

If a FERPA Release is not completed or if a student chooses “confidential,” NO academic or financial information can be released to anyone except you. This means that your name will not appear in a press release or web story if you qualify for Provost List or Honor Roll honors each semester or in a list of graduates following commencement.

Where can I find my Lipscomb ID #?

Go to my.lipscomb.edu - All Apps - CNS Student Portal-My Profile

Your Lipscomb ID # is also located on your student ID card

What steps are needed if I take a gap semester/year? Withdrawing?

To withdraw, complete an official withdrawal form that can be found at the Academic Success Center, located in the Beaman Library. Before the form is submitted it must be signed by representatives from these offices: Residential Life (if you are a residential student), Admissions, Business Office, Financial Aid Office and Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office will confirm the last day of your attendance with each professor and process the withdrawal in Lipscomb’s student information system.

How can I request enrollment verification or a letter of good standing?

To request enrollment verification email registrar [at] lipscomb.edu (registrar[at]lipscomb[dot]edu). Please allow 3-5 business days for completion.

To request a Letter of Good Standing, go to my.lipscomb.edu - Student Offices/Services - Registrar Office -  complete the request form for Letter of Good Standing and email to registrar [at] lipscomb.edu (registrar[at]lipscomb[dot]edu).

How can I request a transcript?

You may request a transcript here.

When will I receive my diploma?

Diplomas will be mailed to graduates within 8-10 weeks following the commencement ceremony if you meet the following criteria:

  • You must have completed all degree requirements including completion of 126 credit hours with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. 
  • All holds are resolved before a diploma can be sent.

How do I know if my transcript has been received or posted?

The Registrar’s Office will notify you via email after AP score, transfer credits and CLEP credits are posted.

How do I know who my advisor is?

Go to my.lipscomb.edu. Click on the All Apps button. From there click on CNS Student Portal. The advisor box will list your academic advisor. Click on the advisor name and an email box will appear allowing you to email the advisor.

Who can I contact with questions about my academic record or registering for classes?

Email registrar [at] lipscomb.edu (registrar[at]lipscomb[dot]edu) with any questions you may have or visit lipscomb.edu/academics/registrar.