Comprehensive Academic Advising and Enrollment Guide

Lehman Student ID Issuance Policies

• Active Enrollment Requirement:

  • Lehman Student Identification (ID) cards are strictly issued to enrolled students.
  • Formal registration in at least one course for the active semester is required before an ID card can be generated.

• ID Acquisition Timeline:

  • Registration for the spring semester officially opens around November.
  • An advising appointment must be completed in November to finalize class enrollment.
  • Following course registration, the student becomes eligible to obtain a Lehman ID.

New York State Residency and Tuition Regulations

• Durational Residency Requirement:

  • Qualification for New York State in-state tuition requires physical residence within New York for a minimum continuous period of $12\,\text{months}$.
  • Relocating in late August does not satisfy the $12\,\text{months}$ requirement prior to the start of the spring semester.

• Financial Impact of Out-of-State Classification:

  • Commencing studies in the spring semester results in an out-of-state residency classification.
  • Out-of-state status carries a significantly higher tuition rate per credit or term.

• Admissions Consultation:

  • Direct communication with the admissions office is required to review residency determination details and explore available administrative options prior to spring registration.

Course Load Options and Tuition Billing Structure

• Part-Time versus Full-Time Enrollment:

  • Students have the option to enroll as part-time students rather than maintaining a full-time course load.
  • Part-time enrollment alters billing, shifting tuition to a per-credit charge basis.

• Credit and Class Volume Comparison:

  • Full-Time Standard Load: Consists of $5$ classes, representing approximately $15\,\text{credits}$.
  • Part-Time Option 1: Consists of $2$ classes, representing approximately $6\,\text{credits}$.
  • Part-Time Option 2: Consists of $3$ classes, representing approximately $9\,\text{credits}$.

Pre-Medical Track Requirements and Major Flexibility

• Major Selection Principles:

  • Participation in the pre-medical (premed) track is not restricted to specific undergraduate degree majors.
  • While Biology is the standard and most common major selected by premed students upon application, non-science majors (such as Psychology) are fully permitted.
  • Any major may be paired with the premed track, provided prerequisite science courses are completed.

• Premed Track Prerequisite Curriculum:

  • The premed track is a structured sequence of coursework required for medical school admission.
  • Core required discipline coursework includes:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

• Initial Semester Curriculum and Specialist Advising:

  • Premed students are strongly recommended to meet with a dedicated premed advisor.
  • First-semester registration focuses on foundational general education courses, including:
  • English Composition
  • Freshman Seminar
  • Completing foundational courses during the initial semester affords time to coordinate with a premed advisor to plan future science course sequences.

English Placement Assessment Waiver Rules

• Exemption Criteria:
  • The English placement examination is officially waived for students whose primary/first language is English.
  • Supervisor authorization confirms exemption, eliminating the need for placement testing prior to English composition enrollment.

Student Registration Schedule and Interim Expectations

• Status During Non-Enrollment Period:

  • Non-enrolled students are not permitted or required to attend classes or participate in campus instruction.
  • Students remain inactive until the official registration window opens.

• Spring Registration Process:

  • Registration outreach occurs around November.
  • Upon advisor contact, an advising appointment must be scheduled to complete registration for the spring semester.

Questions and Discussion

• Inquiry Regarding Lehman Student ID Eligibility:

  • Prompt: Questions regarding when and how to obtain a Lehman student ID card.
  • Response: Clarification that Lehman IDs are only issued upon course enrollment. Because enrollment for the current semester is inactive, the ID will be issued after completing spring registration in November.

• Inquiry Regarding New York Residency and Tuition Rates:

  • Prompt: Questions regarding relocation timing in late August and its impact on residency classification.
  • Response: Explanation that New York State requires $12\,\text{months}$ of continuous residence for in-state rates. Enrolling in spring results in out-of-state classification and higher tuition rates. Direct contact with admissions is required to discuss options.

• Inquiry Regarding Part-Time Course Loads:

  • Prompt: Questions regarding whether enrollment can be part-time rather than full-time.
  • Response: Confirmation that part-time enrollment is permitted and charged per credit. Options include $2$ classes ($6\,\text{credits}$) or $3$ classes ($9\,\text{credits}$), compared to full-time load of $5$ classes ($15\,\text{credits}$).

• Inquiry Regarding Major Requirements for Medicine (Premed Track):

  • Prompt: Questions regarding required degrees and specific classes needed for a pre-medical program.
  • Response: Explanation that premed is a track applicable to any major (e.g., Biology or Psychology). The track mandates prerequisite classes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Initial enrollment centers on foundational classes (English Composition, Freshman Seminar), and consultation with a premed advisor is required.

• Inquiry Regarding English Placement Testing:

  • Prompt: Questions regarding the mandatory status of the English placement test.
  • Response: Confirmation that the English placement exam is officially waived due to English being the student's primary language.

• Inquiry Regarding Campus Attendance Prior to Spring Semester:

  • Prompt: Questions regarding whether attendance at school is required while not currently enrolled.
  • Response: Confirmation that non-enrolled students stay put and do not attend. Registration processes will begin upon outreach in November.