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With the fall semester over, some students said they are relieved and ready to go home for the holidays, but apparently with only 57 percent of students registered for classes in the spring, some faculty are asking if students will be prepared for next semester when they return?
According to Shaw's Director of Institutional Research, Brian Cumberbatch, 1,483 students out of 2,615 students who began classes in the fall are registered for spring classes.
Shaw Records Maintenance Clerk Derrick Gill said students do not realize the jeopardy they place themselves in by not registering in advance, especially those who have outstanding issues with the university. "You can't do anything unless you are cleared. You must be cleared," said Gill.
"My classes tend to fill up quickly," said sophomore Tanisha McGaughey, "so I registered already, plus my advisor stayed on me about registering early."
Junior Dominique Willis said that he registered early for convenience. He said he didn't want to get into a class that conflicted with other priorities, so he found classes early that were convenient for him.
Senior Jessica Davis, a student athlete, said she was encouraged by her coaches to register early. Davis said being able to participate in athletics goes hand in hand with academics.
"I play for the prestigious Shaw University Lady Bears and in order to play, you have to have classes so I've already registered," said Davis.
Why have some students still not registered?
Some students like senior Bree Ellis said the reason they have yet to register is because they have not been advised. Others like sophomore Rakilli Washington said they have delayed registering because they are transferring next semester.
University officials said students who have yet to register for classes may be in jeopardy of not being able to get into courses they need to graduate.
Also without a minimum of 12 credit hours, students may not live in the dormitories, according to university officials.
The registration period began Oct. 16. Registration ends on Jan. 26.
-Sharece Crawford
Shaw Records Maintenance Clerk Derrick Gill said students do not realize the jeopardy they place themselves in by not registering in advance, especially those who have outstanding issues with the university. "You can't do anything unless you are cleared. You must be cleared," said Gill.
"My classes tend to fill up quickly," said sophomore Tanisha McGaughey, "so I registered already, plus my advisor stayed on me about registering early."
Junior Dominique Willis said that he registered early for convenience. He said he didn't want to get into a class that conflicted with other priorities, so he found classes early that were convenient for him.
Senior Jessica Davis, a student athlete, said she was encouraged by her coaches to register early. Davis said being able to participate in athletics goes hand in hand with academics.
"I play for the prestigious Shaw University Lady Bears and in order to play, you have to have classes so I've already registered," said Davis.
Why have some students still not registered?
Some students like senior Bree Ellis said the reason they have yet to register is because they have not been advised. Others like sophomore Rakilli Washington said they have delayed registering because they are transferring next semester.
University officials said students who have yet to register for classes may be in jeopardy of not being able to get into courses they need to graduate.
Also without a minimum of 12 credit hours, students may not live in the dormitories, according to university officials.
The registration period began Oct. 16. Registration ends on Jan. 26.
-Sharece Crawford
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