Current Students
Registration and Add/Drop Policy
New York College of Health Professions operates on a trimester system, with three 15-week trimesters per calendar year. The policies below govern course registration, schedule changes, and course withdrawals.
Current Students
Registration
Registration for the next trimester occurs during the 11th and 12th week of the current trimester. All classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will receive the course schedule prior to the start of the registration period.
Students are required to meet with their academic advisor before registration begins to discuss and obtain assistance in selecting appropriate courses. Students are responsible for ensuring that all prerequisites and co-requisites are met for the courses they register for.
Registration is not considered official until all departments within Enrollment Services — Advisor, Bursar, Office of Student Financial Services, and the Registrar — have approved the registration in writing. Once a student completes registration, no changes may be made until the designated add/drop period.
Current Students
Late Registration
Students who fail to register during the designated timeframe will be assessed a $250.00 late registration fee. Payment of this fee is required before enrollment in courses.
Current Students
Add/Drop Period
Students may make changes to their schedule only during the designated add/drop period. The add/drop period begins on the Monday immediately following registration and extends through the end of the first week of the trimester. All schedule changes must be submitted using an official Add/Drop Form.
Changes made prior to the start of the trimester do not incur a fee. Changes made after the trimester begins are assessed a fee of $35.00 per change. Dropping one course and adding another counts as two changes, resulting in a charge of $70.00.
Students using institutional or private funding, if applicable, must meet with the Office of Student Financial Services before submitting an Add/Drop Form to discuss how schedule changes may affect tuition and eligibility for applicable institutional or private funding.
Current Students
Course Withdrawal
From the beginning of the second week through the end of the ninth week of the trimester, students may withdraw from a course by submitting an Add/Drop Form. A withdrawn course remains on the official transcript with a grade of "W" and does not affect the student's GPA. There are no refunds for withdrawals occurring after the first week of the trimester.
Any course withdrawal after the ninth week of the trimester will be assigned a grade of "WF" (Withdrawal Failing), which does affect the student's GPA.
Current Students
Credit Load Requirements
Full-time students are those enrolled in 12 or more credits per trimester. Part-time students carry six to eleven credits per trimester. The following credit load limits require Dean approval:
• Registration for more than 18 credits requires Dean approval.
• GSAHM (Acupuncture/Herbal Medicine) students registering for fewer than 12 credits require Dean approval.
• Massage Therapy students registering for fewer than 8 credits require Dean approval.
Current Students
Tuition Liability and Refunds
Students who withdraw from all courses must complete a Change of Enrollment Status Form through the Student Services office. Tuition liability and applicable refunds for a standard 15-week trimester are calculated as follows:
| Period of Withdrawal | Liability | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to first day of trimester | 0% | 100% |
| During the first week | 10% | 90% |
| During the second week | 25% | 75% |
| During the third week | 50% | 50% |
| During the fourth week | 75% | 25% |
| After the fourth week | 100% | 0% |
For ten-week courses, a separate refund schedule applies:
| Period of Withdrawal | Liability | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to first day of trimester | 0% | 100% |
| During the first week | 25% | 75% |
| During the second week | 50% | 50% |
| After the second week | 100% | 0% |
If a student cancels enrollment prior to the first day of classes, a full tuition refund will be issued.
Current Students
Associated Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (per trimester) | $25.00 |
| Add/Drop Fee (once the trimester begins, per change) | $35.00 |
| Late Registration Fee | $250.00 |
| Late Payment Fee | $50.00 |
Current Students
Contact
Departments
Office of the Registrar — (516) 360-2923 | ext. 507
Office of Student Financial Services — (516) 964-6009 | ext. 505