REGISTRATION

Registering for a Course

Registering for a Course

All students planning on attending Morton College must register for courses and pay tuition and fees. A course schedule, listing days and times courses are offered can be found online. Students may enroll online using their Panther Portal at: http://my.morton.edu

Once a student is logged in, navigate to Panther Central and follow the steps below; Panther Central, Search and Register for Courses

Alternatively, students may also register in person in the Office of Admission and Records.

Priority Registration Procedure

I. Purpose This procedure establishes a clear and consistent process for implementing priority registration at Morton College for eligible student populations, including military service members, veterans, student-athletes, and students with 30 or more earned credit hours. The goal is to support timely degree completion, academic planning, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

II. Legal Authority In accordance with Section 3-29.10 of the Illinois Public Community College Act (110 ILCS 805/3-29.10), Morton College provides priority enrollment to service members and veterans who meet the statutory definitions. This policy is also designed to provide academic support and scheduling stability for other priority student groups identified by the College.

III. Definitions
1. Service Member: A resident of Illinois who is a member of any component of the U.S. Armed Forces, including reserve components, or the National Guard of any state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, or U.S. territory, and who is eligible to receive military educational benefits.
2. Veteran: A resident of Illinois who was a service member and who has received an honorable, general, or other than honorable discharge.
3. Student-Athlete: A student currently rostered and eligible for participation in intercollegiate athletics, as verified by the Morton College Athletic Department.
4. Continuing Student with 30+ Earned Credits: A currently enrolled Morton College student who has earned 30 or more college-level credits as recorded on the official transcript.

IV. Procedure
1. Verification of Eligibility
o Veterans and service members must submit appropriate documentation (e.g., DD-214, proof of eligibility for VA benefits) to the Office of Admissions and Records. Eligibility must be verified prior to registration.
o The Athletic Department will provide a roster of eligible student-athletes to the Office of Admissions and Records prior to the opening of registration. This may also be accomplished through pre-populated identifier in Colleague or other Student Information System.
o Earned credit hours for continuing students will be automatically verified through Colleague at the time of registration.
2. Registration Tiers
o Tier 1: Verified service members and veterans
o Tier 2: Verified student-athletes
o Tier 3: Continuing students with 30 or more earned credits
o Tier 4: All other currently enrolled and new students
3. Registration Schedule
o Priority registration for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 groups will open, at minimum, 3 business days before general registration begins.
o Registration dates will be published in advance by the Office of Admissions and Records in coordination with Academic Advising and Student Success Coaches.
4. Communications and Support
o Eligible students will receive targeted email and text communications informing them of their registration window and next steps for academic advising.
o Advisors and Success Coaches will receive updated lists of eligible priority students to ensure support is provided in advance of the registration window.

V. Review and Oversight This procedure will be reviewed annually by the Dean of Student Services in collaboration with the Registrar.

Late Registration

Late Registration

Students are discouraged from registering for any class that has already met. However, with the written approval of the instructor on a Registration form, a student may register for a course up to six calendar days after the class has met. Registration for a course after these six calendar days is prohibited.

Dropping a Course

Dropping a Course

For a 16-week course, a student may drop from a course after initial registration until two weeks before the last day of the semester. For Summer semester, it is one week before the end of the semester. Courses shorter than one semester may have different drop dates. To drop a course, please refer to the Course Drop Procedure as outlined below. Courses shorter than the traditional length of each semester may have different drop dates.

Course Drop Procedure

Students may drop a course by logging in to their Panther Portal online at http://my.morton.edu or by completing an add/drop form available in the Office of Admission and Records. To drop a course in person a student must submit the form to the Office of Admission and Records for processing before the deadline date. Refunds of tuition and fees will be allowed only as specified in the Refund Policy.

Military Service

Military Service

Students of Morton College who are members of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces who are mobilized to active military duty shall be allowed to withdraw from their courses according to the following policy:

Special Accommodations for Military Service By Students —­

Now, therefore be it hereby resolved by the Board of Trustees of Morton College, Community College District 527, County of Cook, State of Illinois, that any students of Morton College who are members of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces, including the Illinois National Guard, who are mobilized to active military duty in connection with the war on terrorism, shall be allowed to withdraw from their courses without penalty and will full refund of tuition and fees, or request an “I” (incomplete) grade for the courses to be completed when returning to the College, or if after midterm and with instructor consent be allowed to take early final examinations.

For more information regarding this policy, contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 2484

Administrative Withdrawal

Administrative Withdrawal

Students who no longer wish to continue in a course are responsible for withdrawing from it. Students, however, who have excessive absences as defined by the course syllabus, or who are otherwise judged not to be seriously pursuing academic success, may be notified by their instructor of possible withdrawal. Students who fail to make satisfactory arrangements with their instructor to continue in the course may be subject to administrative withdrawal for nonattendance and a grade of “W” (withdrawal) will be assigned. It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course. Students administratively withdrawn from classes are still responsible for tuition and fees according to the College’s Refund Policy and Tuition Refund Table.

Students may appeal the withdrawal to the appropriate Dean within 10 days. The dean’s decision to reinstate or not, will be based on the circumstances, the student’s status in the class, and the instructor’s recommendation. If the decision is made to reinstate the student, the Dean will notify the Office of Admissions and Records, the student, and the faculty. Mutually agreed upon conditions may be applied to certain reinstatements.

Auditing a Course

Auditing a Course

Students wishing to audit a course must meet all admissions and registration regulations and pay the required tuition and fees. Students may register to audit a course only during the first week of the desired course. However, a student may change from credit to audit or audit to credit by completing an Add/Drop Form and obtaining the instructor’s written approval. Requests for change of audit status must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records before the course’s midterm week or no later than the seventh week of a 16-week course, or the third week of an eight-week course. Courses shorter than eight weeks will have different deadlines. For further information, contact the Office of Admissions and Records.

A student auditing a course may participate fully in class activities, subject to the instructor’s approval, but will not be required to take tests or examinations. No credit is awarded for courses audited and a grade of “V” (visitor) will be recorded. Students may register to audit a course only during Add/Drop week or the first week of the semester.

Cancellation of Courses

Cancellation of Courses by The College

Courses will be held as scheduled unless cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or other College considerations. The College reserves the right to cancel any course for insufficient enrollment or for other reasons deemed necessary by the College. The College, at its discretion, may adjust course starting and ending dates as well as meeting times or days. Should a course be cancelled, a full refund of tuition and fees will be issued.

For more information, please see the Tuition Refund Schedule on our website at www.morton.edu.