Registration 101By the Office of Student Affairs

How do I register for a SIPA class?

• This presentation will show you how to:

1. Use SSOL to:• Find registration appointments• Register a SIPA course

2. Find a course online:• Columbia University Directory of Classes • SIPA Course Directory

3. Use the OSA Electronic Add/Drop Form:• Used for registration transactions that cannot be conducted

online

Using SSOL

Login to SSOL • Visit: ssol.columbia.edu and login using your UNI and password

SSOL – In Focus• Each student is given a schedule of appointments during

which they are able to register online through SSOL.

SSOL - Continued• During a scheduled appointment, student can add/ drop a course by typing in the

call number.• Call numbers can be found using the SIPA Course Listings

http://sipa.columbia.edu/academics/courses/searchlist.htmlOR

on the Columbia University Course Catalog http://www.columbia.edu/cu/bulletin/uwb/

• More on searching for courses later in the presentation

SSOL – Adding Course• Using a call number, instructor name or course title, you can search for a

course on SSOL.• Click Add/Drop to add or drop a course in order to change your schedule.• For any SIPA course, you do have instructor permission• You can also choose to take the course for a letter grade or pass/fail

• Keep in mind- all courses taken for the Core Curriculum, Concentration or Specialization must be taken for a letter grade

SSOL – Final Schedule• Once you have added your courses, they should be reflected on your Schedule

on SSOL.

How to search for a course• Columbia University Directory of Classes• SIPA Course Directory

Columbia University Directory of Classes• The primary search engine for finding courses across Columbia University.• Lists critical course information including call number.• The courses are also listed by department, e.g. International Affairs, Spanish,

Political Science etc.

Columbia University Directory of Classes – Cont’d• Below is an example of a course listing. • Copy key information such as call number and course meeting time to use in

searching for course on SSOL.

How to search for a course• Columbia University Directory of Classes• SIPA Course Directory

SIPA Course Directory• Information regarding courses can also be found on the Course Directory.

• http://new.sipa.columbia.edu/academics/courses

• Searchable by Keyword, Curricular Area, Instructor, Day of Week and Semester.

SIPA Course Directory – Cont’d• Search will result in a listing of courses that match the criteria.• Each course will feature basic information such as description, call number

and meeting times.

Electronic add/drop formUsed only for courses that are not available for online registration through SSOL

OSA- Electronic Add/Drop Form• Courses can also be added, dropped or grade status changed through OSA by submitting an Electronic Add/Drop

Form.• http://fs9.formsite.com/duane24/form11/index.html

• This is primarily used for cross-registration for non-SIPA courses.• For standard SIPA courses, use SSOL

• Processed within 48 hours.• Also, use this form for Instructor Permission Courses once you have been accepted