Tuition is then charged at the per-course rate. See the University Bulletin for further details. If you have already confirmed with your dean and with the Registrar's Office that you will qualify for senior reduced status upon satisfactory completion of all fall semester courses, then no official notification is necessary. There are several ways to become more involved in an academic department. If you have an interest in the sciences ask about working in a lab on campus.
Some students also work as undergraduate teaching assistants.
In addition, a senior research or independent study project is an excellent way to become more involved. Finally, you might ask if there are any volunteer or paid opportunities to work with professors.