Frequently Asked Questions

1. Login to MyDrury
2. Select the Student tab
3. Your assigned advisor will be listed under the Academic Information section of this
   page.

1. Login to MyDrury
2. Select the Student tab
   
3. Select the Student Forms link in the left menu
   
4. Select the FUSION Declaration of Major/Advisor Form link.
5. On the Advisor Information tab, you can change your faculty advisor. Select the Submit Form button to complete the process.

Students may change their advisor without changing any major/minor/certificate information if they so choose. The goal is for each student to have a faculty advisor in the department of their major to provide the most helpful information.

If you have questions regarding this process, contact the Office of Records & Registration.

In most cases, students should meet with their faculty advisor. They are experts in their field
of study and can help students with questions about majors, minors, certificates, internships
& research opportunities. These conversations can lead to broader discussions about
academic and professional goals.

In the Cox Compass Center, Academic Advisors help students understand possible outcomes
of their academic decisions, navigate institutional structures, and connect with resources on
campus. We are generalists, so can be helpful when students are considering a change in
program. We are likely to refer you to faculty on campus who can address specific,
departmental questions.

Students may change their majors, minors, or certificates through MyDrury using the Declaration of Major/Minor/Advisor form.

1. Login to MyDrury
2. Select the Student tab
3. Select the Declaration of Major/Minor/Advisor Form link in the left menu
   
4. Select the FUSION Declaration of Major/Advisor Form link.
   
5. On the Current Degree tab, take note of your currently declared credentials. Select Yes in the drop–down menu to change any of the credentials. Select the Next button to proceed.
6. On the Declare New Major(s)/Minor(s) tab, use the drop–down menus to change any majors, minors, or certificates you would like to declare. Select the Next button to proceed.
7. On the Advisor Information tab, you can change your faculty advisor. You must choose a new faculty advisor for your new major if you are changing academic departments. (If you are remaining in the same academic department, a change of advisor is not required.) Select the Submit Form button to complete the process.

If you have questions regarding this process, contact the Office of Records & Registration.

1. Login to MyDrury
2. Select the Student tab
   
3. Select the My Course Schedule link in the left menu
   
4. In the Term drop–down menu, select the academic year and term you wish to view.

1. Login to MyDrury
2. Select the Student tab
3. Select the My Registration link in the left menu
4. The registration date and time assigned to you will appear under the heading Your Advance Registration Opens:

Online registration begins at 8 a.m. on the first day of advance registration and remains open
through the first week of the semester in MyDrury. All registration dates/times are based on
the number of hours completed (not including current enrollment).

Find full instructions for registering in MyDrury on the Office of Records & Registration’s
website.

• Beginning of Registration Period to the end of the first week of each term:
  • Generally, students can add and drop classes, as long as a seat is available and any prerequisites are met. Using MyDrury is the most efficient method.
  • To seek permission to enroll in a class that is full or waive a prerequisite, contact the instructor of the course directly to request an electronic release. If granted, you’ll be able to register for the course in MyDrury. Please understand there may be good reasons why your request can not be honored.
• In the second week of fall or spring terms:
  • Complete and print a Change of Schedule form from the “Student” tab in MyDrury. A signature or email approval for all changes is required from the instructor for both drops and adds. You also need approval from your Faculty or Academic Advisor. Once complete, submit in–person to the Office of Records & Registration in Bay Hall or electronically through reg@drury.edu. When complete, you’ll see the update made in your schedule in MyDrury and the new class will appear in Canvas within a day.
  • Changes made before the end of the second week of class will not appear on your transcript.
• Between the third and fourteenth week of classes:
  • You may withdraw from a fall or spring class. The course will be noted on your transcript with a “W” (withdraw) listed where the grade would normally be. It does not impact GPA.
  • The exact deadline for withdraw for each term can be found in the Academic Calendar.
  • The Change of Schedule Form and process is the same as a drop in the second week, listed above.

Depending on the immediate need for the course, in some instances special permission could be given to a student by the course instructor. Often there are capacity limits on classrooms, so students will have to take the course in a future semester. Please contact the instructor, Academic Advising or the Office of Records & Registration to discuss your options if a course is closed.

1. Login to MyDrury
2. Select the Student tab
3. Select Course Needs left side of screen.
4. Select View All Details (under Requirement Summary table).
5. Select Printable Advising Worksheet Report.

Students can find their booklist by going to the bookstore in person, located on the lower level of the Findley Student Center (FSC) or by checking the online Drury Bookstore.

Drury GO courses are reserved for students in that unit; courses are identified by an “E” in the course schedule following the course number (for example, COMM–0211–E–MAIN–OL–01A). Day School students may request approval to enroll if the course in question has open seats. Students who expect to graduate within the current academic year will receive priority. You must get permission and signatures from your advisor in addition to the department chair and dean of the college offering the course.

1. Login to MyDrury.
2. Select the Student tab.
3. Scroll down to Registration Forms and complete the Day School Request to Enroll in Drury GO form.
4. Submit this to Office of Records & Registration.

Holds are placed on accounts for a variety of reasons; the nature of the hold will determine the method for removing it. Holds placed on your account will be visible via the My Registration link in MyDrury.

View a list of common holds and instructions for removing them from the Office of Records
and Registration page.

The curriculum of Your Drury Fusion is designed to ensure students will graduate from Drury with:

• the academic knowledge and professional skills needed to secure employment or
  admission to graduate study.
• the critical thinking skills and ability to productively engage in addressing complex,
  multi–disciplinary problems.
• the capacity to acquire new information and skills to be successful and contribute
  productively to a rapidly changing world.
• the ability to cultivate the intellectual, imaginative, and ethical faculties to live a life of
  meaning and purpose.
  

These skills and abilities are essential in a rapidly changing world, and they are required for
nearly any career or profession.

There are many reasons why a student may need to add a B–Block course, but it isn’t always an option. B–Block courses are limited and may not satisfy day school degree requirements. Questions to discuss with your advisor before adding a B–Block course include:

• Do you need elective hours?
• Have you asked someone in the Office of Financial Aid if you need an additional course?
• Will adding the course require overload permission and result in additional fees?
• Can you manage the time commitment of a condensed course in the busiest part of the academic semester?

See “Can I register for a Drury GO (online) class as a Day School student?” for instructions to get permission to enroll, as B Block courses are usually exclusively offered through Drury GO.

• Is there a hold on your account? Log into My.Drury.edu, go to the “Student” tab, then check My Registration. See: How do I remove a hold from my account?
• Is this your first semester at Drury? Drury provides additional support to students who are in their first term at Drury. See Academic Advising for assistance.
• Has the change of schedule period ended? You cannot add or drop courses in My.Drury.edu after the first Friday of each fall and spring term. See Academic Advising for assistance.
• Is there space in the course? If the class has reached its capacity, contact the instructor to find out if a seat can be made available.
• Is the course offered for Day School students or Drury GO students? If there is an “E” after the course number in the schedule, see instructions for “Can I register for a Drury GO class as a Day School student?”

Contact the Office of Records & Registration or Academic Advising for more assistance.

In most cases, yes! Most undergraduate degree programs at Drury require a minimum of 124 hours, but a few require more. A student making degree changes in their junior year or later, adding more than the three required credentials, or dropping/withdrawing from courses can all impact graduation date.

While students need a minimum of 12 credit hours per fall and spring semester to be considered full–time students, most students will take between 15 and 17 hours each fall and spring to graduate in a timely manner (31 hours per year x 4 years=124 credit hours). Summer and Winter terms can be helpful but need to be carefully planned and result in extra expenses. Meeting with a Faculty or Academic Advisor before registration each term to update a graduation plan can help students stay on track for their desired graduation date.

Every student has different circumstances to take into consideration before dropping a course:

• Are you a NCAA or Non–NCAA Athlete? (Require 12 hours min. for participation.)
• Are you an International Student? (Require 12 hours min. for your Visa.)
• Have you checked with Financial Aid?

If you use financial aid, every student must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Dropping a course could affect financial aid eligibility and requirements for certain scholarships.

Also consider:

• Is the class a degree requirement? If so, when will it be offered next?
• Is the class a prerequisite for future courses you need?
• Do you have time in your graduation plan to make up the dropped hours?

An advisor signature is required on the Change of Schedule form to indicate you have spoken about your decision with them. Your advisor can help you consider the pros and cons of your decision.

Every student has different circumstances to take into consideration. These include:

• When do you plan to graduate? Do you have time to accommodate new requirements?
• Are the courses you need offered within the time you have left? Some courses are only offered annually, so a clear academic plan is vital to stay on track for your planned graduation date.
• Will any scholarships or grants be impacted by this change?
• Are there fees associated with courses in the new program?
• Will your financial aid cover any increase in semesters you will need to finish?

It is best to contact us in Academic Advising before making significant changes to your credentials to address your specific circumstances.

If a student takes a full semester off without documented notice and approval of some sort of leave, students will then need to reapply to Drury to attend classes in future semesters— where they will then be under the current catalog. This could change degree requirements, academic plans and graduation dates, which is why it is important to speak with an advisor before dropping courses or taking time off from school.

Attending school part–time could affect financial aid, academic plans and graduation dates as well. Students who participate in NCAA sports and international students with Visas must be enrolled in at least 12 hours; dropping below this would need to be discussed with your faculty advisor, coach, or academic advising. It is best to contact us in Academic Advising before dropping to part–time or taking a semester off to understand the unique effects this could have for each student.

Review Drury’s transfer credit guides and policies for details. For the full transfer policy, see the Academic Catalog for your entry (or re–entry) year.

Keep the following in mind:

• Drury accepts work from regionally accredited institutions.
  • For international transfer work, Drury requires a course–by–course credit evaluation from an approved NACES organization.
  • Drury only awards transfer credit for courses in which a C– or better was earned.
    • Courses with D grades are accepted for students who were awarded an AA/AAT.
• Drury will award up to 94 hours of transfer credit (or 108 for Master of Architecture students).
• Courses with “Pass/Not Pass” or “Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory” grades will not transfer to Drury unless the transcript key clearly states that the passing/satisfactory grade is equivalent to a C– or better.
• Transfer credit is NOT awarded for:
  • Remedial or developmental classes.
  • Internships and research courses.
  • Vocational courses (welding, culinary arts, construction, etc.).

A full–time student is registered for 12 or more hours in a fall or spring term. A part–time student is enrolled in 11 or fewer hours.

Drury offers a flat–rate tuition fee for Day School students taking between 12 and 17 credit hours. We encourage students to take between 15 to 17 hours a term, when appropriate, to maximize their tuition payment.