Independent students register once all degree and certificate students have had a chance to select their courses. Therefore, when choosing your courses, you should have as many alternative choices as possible, since certain courses may be closed. In addition, entry into many courses is restricted in whole or in part to students whose programs require them. These courses are identified by symbols listed in the Undergraduate Class Schedule and Registration Guide.
Many courses require a prerequisite of one or more courses.
Independent students must have successfully completed all such prerequisites. Previous Concordia courses are checked automatically by the CARL system during registration. For prerequisite courses taken at other institutions, you must complete the Prerequisite Waiver Form for Non-Degree Students and receive approval from the appropriate Department, as stated on the form. This form must be submitted to the Department at least three days prior to registering , and not later than three days prior to the final registration date for the course. For students registered for only one term, the maximum allowable course-load is nine credits.