Frequently Asked Questions: Records and Registration

When do classes begin?

When do classes end?

When is the last day to add classes?

When is the last day to drop?

How do I obtain a transcript?

When is the last day to withdraw from the university?

When will final grades be posted?

Do I have to pay for these courses today?

What do I do if my PIN has been disabled?

How to withdraw?

Where do I go for advisement?

Where do I obtain my alternate PIN?

Where do I get a printed copy of my schedule?

What do I do if my class is closed?

What do I do if I try to register and get the message "pre-requisite needed" and/or "test-score error"?

When do classes begin?

Refer to the my.desu.edu page under the "Academic Calendars" section for specific dates.
 
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When do classes end?

Refer to the my.desu.edu page under the "Academic Calendars" section for specific dates.
 
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When is the last day to add classes?

Refer to the my.desu.edu page under the "Academic Calendars" section for specific dates.
 
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When is the last day to drop?

Refer to the my.desu.edu page under the "Academic Calendars" section for specific dates.
 
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How do I obtain a transcript?

Go to my.desu.edu page and click on the "Request a Transcript" link located on the left side of the page under the title "General Information".
 
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When is the last day to withdraw from the university?

Refer to the my.desu.edu page under the "Academic Calendars" section for specific dates.
 
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When will final grades be posted?

Final grades are posted to all students’ transcripts approximately 3 business days after grades are due in the Registrar’s Office. See the “Academic Calendars” section on the my.desu.edu page for more specific dates.
 
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Do I have to pay for these courses today?

All courses must be paid for prior to the removal for nonpayment date. This information can be acquired through the my.desu.edu page under “Academic Calendars”.
 
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What do I do if my PIN has been disabled?

You have to reset your PIN (Personal Identification Number) yourself. Go to my.desu.edu and on the left side of the page under the title “Account Information,” click on “Create/Reset PIN”. Follow all of the instructions on the page. Remember the new PIN must be exactly 6 characters long and must contain at least 1 letter, 1 number and a special character.
 
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How to withdraw?

Come to the Office of Records and Registration to complete a withdrawal form; turn in your student identification card to the Office of Student Accounts, and make sure any outstanding balance is paid in full. If you have received a Stafford Subsidized or Stafford Unsubsidized loan while attending DSU, you must complete an exit interview at www.studentloans.gov. If you have received a Federal Perkins or Nursing Loan, you must complete an exit interview at www.mycampusloan.com.
 
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Where do I go for advisement?

Based on your major, you need to contact the chair of that department to be directed to the appropriate faculty member.
 
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Where do I obtain my alternate PIN?

Your advisor is the person who can provide you with your alternate PIN (Personal Identification Number).
 
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Where do I get a printed copy of my schedule?

All schedules are obtained from the student’s self-service account.  Go to my.desu.edu page and click on the Login link. 
 
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What do I do if my class is closed?

You need to submit an add/drop slip (with the student’s, instructor’s and advisor’s signature) to the Registrar’s Office in order to be added to the course.
 
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What do I do if I try to register and get the message "pre-requisite needed" and/or "test-score error"?

You need to submit an add/drop slip (with the student’s, instructor’s and advisor’s signature) to the Registrar’s Office to be added to the course.
 
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