Academic Advising and Registration

Yes! Traditional students are allowed to take up to 2 online classes per semester but only one per 7-week module. Returning traditional students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, entering freshmen must have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA, and transfers must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA to be eligible to enroll in an online course. There are certain online classes that are not open to traditional students. For more information about available online classes, ask an academic advisor.

There is not a specific number required each semester. Full-time status is a minimum of 12 credit hours. Students must be full-time to qualify for Belhaven scholarships and at least 12 hours must count in the student’s academic program to be eligible for federal financial aid. If a student receives Mississippi state aid, they must enroll in a minimum of 15 credit hours to receive their state aid. Dropping below full-time status can affect financial aid (dropping below 15 hours can also affect MS state aid), athletic eligibility, campus housing, and academic program eligibility (free masters and double major).

The first week of classes is called the Add/Drop period. Students can add classes through Friday of the 1st week of class. Students can drop classes through Sunday of the 1st week of class. Student Care is available in the Student Center during the first week of class during lunch to help students with any schedule adjustments, or you can swing by the Think Center for help. Always consult with an advisor to make sure the changes being made to your schedule will not adversely affect your financial aid. After the 1st week of class, dropping a class is withdrawing, which requires submitting a form through Blazenet. Withdrawing can have financial, athletic, and academic implications. Students should speak with their academic advisors and financial aid prior to submitting withdrawal forms!

You must complete a Major/Minor Selection form and get it signed by the department chair(s) of your new major(s). Once you have completed the form, it needs to be taken to the Registrar’s Office (Preston 203) or emailed to them (registrar@belhaven.edu) for processing. Please note: majors are only updated at the beginning and end of terms. Your major change will be processed, but it will not become effective until the start of the next term. If you are an incoming student and wish to change your major, please contact your admission counselor, and they will help you with this process.

Faculty submit their course materials to the campus bookstore. You can visit the Bookstore website and search for your courses to view the materials you need for classes. There are options to rent and purchase your course materials online, or you can visit the bookstore on campus.