Frequently Asked Questions — Courses

NCCU School of Library and Information Sciences

This page contains a list of frequently asked questions. If your question isn’t answered here, you can search the SLIS Website using the search box on the left side of this page or contact the Dean’s Office at: SLIS-Deans@nccu.edu.

  • I am an on-campus student. How do I register for courses?If you are an on campus student, you must obtain your PIN from your advisor. Your advisor should advise you first and then, if everything is okay, he or she will give you the PIN.
  • I am a distance education student. How do I register for courses? If you are an on campus student, you must obtain your PIN from your advisor. Your advisor should advise you first and then, if everything is okay, he or she will give you the PIN.
  • If a course has low enrollment, how do I know whether it will be cancelled, and what can I do if it is cancelled?
    If a course is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will receive a notification email from the department prior to the first day of classes. If a class is cancelled, enroll in a course that is offered an on your degree program.  If you have difficulty, contact your advisor.
  • Can I audit a course?You can audit a course if you have the instructor’s permission and if you pay the fee. Note that auditing a class costs the same as taking it for credit.
  • I need to drop a course. How do I do that?You need to fill out the “Official Course Withdrawal Form.” Consult the University Document Library for this form.  You will need to return the form before the last day of class. She will submit it to the appropriate office.Please note that your instructor cannot drop you. You must initiate the process. Otherwise, you may fail the course.
  • Distance education students: submit your withdrawal request to the Extended Studies at disted@nccu.edu.
  • On-campus students: The link to NCCU Official Course Withdrawal Form: here.
  • Can I re-take a course that I have dropped?Yes, but only once. Effective January 2007, a student may re-take the same course only once. Exceptions can be made only at the discretion of the Dean. This applies to courses that have been recorded as permanent Incompletes or courses from which the student has withdrawn.
  • Can MLS students take MIS courses? Yes, MLS students in tracks that have electives may take appropriate MIS courses if their advisors approve. They must honor prerequisites but may otherwise take any of the MIS courses. Two MIS courses in particular may be of interest: LSIS 5820, Meta-Data Analysis, and LSIS 5115, Information Technology & Intellectual Property.
  • Can I take a course at Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, or NC State?Yes, students at NCCU SLIS may take courses at Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, or NC State.  Consult with your advisor for details and approval prior to enrolling in non-NCCU courses.