1 Office of the Registrar Academic Advising Student Accounts

2 Registrar Staff Chad Kniffen, Registrar Ramon Gahona, Records Analyst Registrar Phone Number (832) Fax Number: (832) Our Staff: Office of the Registrar

3 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM Wednesdays 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday Closed Hours of Operation

4 Our mission is to maintain the integrity of the academic record data and provide quality service. We maintain the values of higher education while supporting students in achieving their academic goals. Our Mission

5 We are here to assist students with the many processes associated with being a student at CBS. These include, but are not limited to: - Registering for Classes - Add/Dropping Classes - Withdrawing - Enrollment Verification - Requesting Transcripts - Academic Advising Office of the Registrar Functions

Important Dates April 24– Last Day for Regular Registration May 7– Last day for late registration April 30– Last day to drop with 100% refund of tuition and fees May 2 – First day of Summer 2016 classes 6

7 How do I register for courses? Registration

8 Registration Step by Step Process

9 The College of Biblical Studies is subject to the provisions of a federal law known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the federal law that governs release of and access to student education records. Release of student record information is not done at the College of Biblical Studies without the expressed, written consent of the student. FERPA

10 -CBS Student is the primary source of communication between CBS and students. -Certain communications may be time sensitive. -Failure to read official CBS communications sent to the students does not absolve the student from knowing and complying with the content of said communications. -It is the students’ responsibility to maintain adequate memory space in their inbox in order to ensure that all messages are received accordingly. -It is the student’s responsibility to maintain their student address for all correspondence regarding grading, course evaluations, and all other communication.

11 Purpose of Watchman: For campus closures, weather alerts, and other emergency updates. All students are automatically enrolled in CBS Watchman unless they make an election not to participate. The contact information you have provided in Sonis is automatically stored in the emergency alert system. The Watchman

12 All students should see Academic Calendar for deadlines to add or drop courses. Complete the Add/Drop Change Form Submit completed and signed form to OTR. (Be sure to indicate if receiving Financial Aid.) OtR processes the request and form is submitted to Student Financial Services for billing or adjustments. Dropping and Adding Courses

13 Transcripts Transfer Credits Enrollment Verification Name Change Academic Catalog (Located online) Other Functions of the OTR:

14 AcademicAdvising

15 Esmeralda Barrera, M.A. Senior Academic Advisor Spanish Program students and last names: A-D Dr. Douglas E. Brooks Academic Advisor Last names E-Z Our Staff: Academic Advising

16 Your Academic Advisor is here to: Help you successfully complete your academic goals Give you a clear picture of your program and the most efficient way to complete it Inform you of any issues regarding academics or program Get you to the person or department who can effectively assist you in rectifying an issue Academic Advising

17 please notify your professors immediately. Your professors are your allies in the classroom. If you are having difficulty in your courses (due to low grades, late work, prolonged illness, family difficulties, etc.), please notify your professors immediately. please speak to your professor and advisor sooner rather than later. If you are struggling in your courses, then you should notify your professor first and then contact your advisor; please speak to your professor and advisor sooner rather than later. If you are struggling academically, please use this free resource. Please be advised that free online tutoring is now available for your classes. If you are struggling academically, please use this free resource. Three Things to Keep in Mind

18 CBS has tutoring services available online 24 hours a day by highly qualified and credentialed tutors in each of the subjects offered. Online tutoring is available to all students in English and Spanish, and is offered at no additional cost to students. You have the ability to submit papers for proofreading, and questions can be answered by tutors when they become available. Available Tutoring Courses: English CompositionBasic Computers (Eng. And Koine GreekSpan.) Spanish CompositionAnatomy and Physiology Mathematical PrinciplesAstronomy (Spanish) Free Online Tutoring

19 All degree programs require 3 Christian Service Units For more information, please contact Mrs. Debbie Harper Phone: Academic Advising Christian Service Learning Program

20 -Are there certain courses I must take on the front end or at the beginning of my enrollment in the college? -Can I get help picking out my courses each semester? -How long will it take me to complete my degree? -How many courses should I take in a semester? -I am considering dropping a class. What should I do? Academic Advising Frequently Asked Questions

Jenny Hernandez, Student Accounts Analyst and Graduation Coordinator Phone (832) Student Accounts

Summer Payment Deadline: April 24, 2016 Methods of Payment: Full payment with cash, check, or money order in person at the bookstore Online payment plan by ACH or credit/debit card using the Nelnet e-Cashier site through myrecords.cbshouston.edu.myrecords.cbshouston.edu. By mailing checks, cashier checks or money orders to: The Business Office College of Biblical Studies-Houston 7000 Regency Square Blvd. Houston, TX Payment Information

All students are responsible for the payment in full of all tuition and fees incurred. During enrollment periods students who have not met their financial obligations prior to the payment deadline will be administratively withdrawn from all registered courses and will remain responsible for any non-refundable fee charges the student incurred during the registration process. Any student owing a balance after any pre-agreed or published due date will be assessed a $50.00 late payment fee. CBS reserves the right to withhold any grades, graded work assignments or projects, transcripts (unofficial & official), certificates, diplomas and participation in commencement ceremonies from students whose financial obligations have not been fully satisfied. Holds will be placed on a student's academic record and the student will be unable to register for additional courses until the balance is paid in full. Delinquent Accounts Policy