ARCHE Cross Registration Application, Page 2
NOTE: The "home institution" is the ARCHE institution at which a student is currently enrolled in a program for which academic credit is awarded (the
definition of a "program" shall be determined by the home institution). The "host institution" is the ARCHE institution at which a student would like to
attend a course through cross registration.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
❏ In good academic standing as defined by the home institution and meet all eligibility requirements set by home
institution. Students should check with their home institution’s Cross Registration Coordinator for detailed eligibility
requirements and deadlines specific to that school.
❏ Currently enrolled at home institution in at least one course at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level in a
program for which academic credit is awarded (the definition of a "program" shall be determined by the home
institution)
❏ Not a first-semester freshman (unless cross registering in courses for purposes of ROTC training or marching band)
❏ Requested course not offered concurrently during semester at home institution, and not a non-credit continuing
education course, workshop, seminar or for audit
❏ Meet prerequisites (if any) for requested course, as defined by host institution
"Host institutions may choose to check prerequisites for courses through their institution. As part of the applicant process, students may
provide transcripts and/or other documentation to illustrate the necessary prerequisites have been met. Transcript and/or documentation
requirements will be determined by the host institution."
❏ Meet all immunization and health requirements as required at host insitution
❏ Meet all application deadlines
❏ Have obtained required approvals from home and host institutions
Student's Cross Registration Procedure
A. Obtain a Cross Registration Application from home institution’s cross registration coordinator or registrar’s office. The
form also is available at http://www.atlantahighered.org/CrossRegistration. Complete first three sections.
B. Verify that the course requested is offered at host institution. Identify whether enrollment restrictions or prerequisites
apply for the requested course(s) offered by host institution.
C. Consult with home institution academic advisor to determine eligibility for cross registration. Complete the Course(s)
Requested section of the Cross Registration Application and have academic advisor sign it.
D. Consult with home institution’s cross registration coordinator to determine host institution’s registration procedure,
immunization requirements, etc., and have coordinator sign the Cross Registration Application. The home institution’s
cross registration coordinator will forward the application to the host institution and request approval for cross
registration. If the host institution course instructor’s or department’s approval is required, the student may be
directed to obtain the required signatures.
E. Once all approvals have been obtained, the host institution’s cross registration coordinator will register student for the
approved course(s) on a space-available basis after host institution's regularly enrolled or continuing students have
had first priority for registration. The host institution’s cross registration coordinator will inform the student of approval
and registration status. All applicable course fees must be paid to home institution when due by the home institution.
However, special fees (lab, parking, equipment lease, etc.) and security deposits must be paid to host institution.
F. Student must abide by all home and host institution policies and schedules regarding grades, exam dates, absences,
drop/add/ withdrawal, etc. To withdraw from a course, both the home and host institutions’ withdrawal procedures
must be followed. Changes in cross registration must be approved by both institutions’ cross registration
coordinators.
G. Some institutions do not allow cross registration during the summer. These institutions are indicated below.
H. If home institution does not participate in cross registration during the summer, student must seek admission to the
host institution as a transient student by contacting host institution’s admission office for application deadlines.
I. Seniors who are graduating at the end of the semester in which they are cross registered shall be responsible for
contacting the host institution coordinator to obtain an alternate grade report to provide to the home institution.
J. Students requiring disability accommodations for the requested classes should contact their home institution Disability
Support Coordinator at the time of application in order to permit time to arrange accommodations.
ARCHE Cross Registration Application Deadlines
Home institution’s Cross Registration coordinator must submit request to host institution by this date.
Students should check with their home institution for earlier internal deadlines.
Semester System Fall: July 15 Spring: November 15 Summer (if applicable): April 15
Participating Institutions
Agnes Scott College*, Brenau University, Clark Atlanta University*, Clayton State University, Columbia Theological Seminary, Emory University*,
Georgia Gwinnett College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Kennesaw State
University, Mercer University Atlanta, Morehouse College*, Morehouse School of Medicine*, Oglethorpe University, Savannah College of Art and
Design-Atlanta*, Spelman College*, University of Georgia, University of West Georgia*.
*does not participate in summer cross registration. 4-27-2016