Registration Frequently Asked Questions | Registrar

How do I know when registration begins?

Always refer to the academic calendar on the official LAU Website to find out all the dates and deadlines related to the academic year.

Which courses should I take?

Refer to your degree evaluation on Banner to find out which courses you need to complete. It is suggested to follow the “Recommended Study Plan” related to your program on the LAU website.

You can always refer to your advisor for more assistance.

Why does Banner show me as a Freshman when I am being admitted as a Sophomore?

The student class system is based on the number of credits (transferred) from High School /Lebanese Baccalaureate or equivalent, and completed at LAU. Therefore, most new students are admitted to the “Freshman class”, until the completion of 30 credits, including those transferred from High School.

So when does my student class change?

Your student class automatically changes at the end of each semester/term after the final grades are posted, based on the number of completed credit hours as per the below table.

Classification	Credit Hours Completed
Freshman (1^st year)	0 – 29
Sophomore (2^nd year)	30 – 59
Junior (3^rd year)	60 – 89
Senior (4^th year)	90 – 119
5^th year	120 – 159
6^th year	160 & above

Why do I have a “HOLD” on my account?

If you have a “Financial Hold”, please refer to the Business Office of your campus by e-mail:

Beirut: businessoffice.beirut@lau.edu.lb
Byblos: businessoffice.byblos@lau.edu.lb

If you have an “Academic Hold”, please refer to the Registrar’s Office of your campus by e-mail:

Beirut: registrar.beirut@lau.edu.lb
Byblos: registrar.byblos@lau.edu.lb

What are overrides and why am I getting them during course registration?

Overrides are restrictions set in place to restrict registering for courses in specific scenarios. You can find the different overrides related to course registration in the below table.

Error Message	Description	What to do?
Attention! Section is FULL, try another section	There are no more available seats for this course	> Choose another open section instead > Place yourself on the waitlist if the waitlist is valid/open > In case none of the above is applicable, apply for override capacity during the designated period on the calendar
Attention! You are exceeding maximum credits allowed	You are exceeding the maximum number of credits you are allowed to take per semester	> E-mail the Registration Unit at Registrar’s Office of your related campus and explain your issue: registrar.beirut.registration@lau.edu.lb registrar.byblos.registration@lau.edu.lb > If you were on probation and successfully passed it, please email the team as well
Attention! The prerequisite must be completed first	There is a pre-requisite course that needs to be completed before allowing registration for this specific course	> You need to complete the pre-requisite course before you are allowed to register > If you are not currently registered for the pre-requisite course: Choose another course that does not have a pre-requisite if applicable In exceptional cases, apply for override for pre/co-requisite restriction during the designated period on the calendar
Attention! Must register concurrently the section linked to this CRN. Register the course AND its lab at the same time	You need to take the course and the related lab course at the same time	Register for the course and its related lab course at the same time by adding the 2 CRNs in the add boxes
Attention! Campus Restriction. This course does not belong to your campus, register for courses offered in your campus	You’re attempting to register for a course not offered in your campus (i.e. Beirut student registering a course given in Byblos or vice versa)	> Choose a course from your main campus > In exceptional cases, if you have applied for an Intercampus cross registration form, the registration team will register the course for you if the form is approved
Attention! Class Restriction. Your class (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior,…) does not allow you to take this course	The student class does not allow registering for this specific course	> Choose a course that you are allowed to take as per your student class > In exceptional cases, apply for class restriction override during the designated period on the calendar
Attention! College Restriction. Students of your school (Arts & Sciences, Business, …) are not allowed to take this course	The course has been restricted to students of a particular school	> Please try to register a course in your major/program > If you are changing your major and the new major requires certain courses, you should apply for a college restriction override during the designated period on the calendar
Attention! Level Restriction. Your level (undergraduate, graduate) does not allow you to take this course	You are attempting to register for courses that you are not allowed to take	> Please choose a course that meets your current level > In case you have applied for a petition in this regard, please e-mail the Registration Unit at Registrar’s Office of your related campus and explain your issue: registrar.beirut.registration@lau.edu.lb registrar.byblos.registration@lau.edu.lb
Attention! Program Restriction. Your program of studies does not allow you to take this course	You are registering for a course that is not included in the study plan of your program	> Please try to register a course in your major/program > In exceptional cases, apply for the program restriction override during the designated period on the calendar
Attention! Degree Restriction. Your degree (BA, BS, MA, MS, …) does not allow you to take this course	You are registering for a course that is not included in the study plan of your	Please try to register a course in your major/program
Attention! Already registered 3 times for this course	You’ve previously registered for this course 3 times	E-mail the Registration Unit at Registrar’s Office of your related campus and explain your issue: registrar.beirut.registration@lau.edu.lb registrar.byblos.registration@lau.edu.lb

Who accepts/rejects my override requests?

The chairperson is the only authority that can approve/reject override requests. If you feel you did not receive a satisfactory answer to your request, please refer to the chairperson of the related course.

You can find the chairperson of your related department through the following link.

Can I still register for a course that is at its full capacity?

Yes. You are placed on a waiting list if you try to register for a course that is at full capacity. In case an already registered student drops from the course, you will be notified via LAU webmail and will have 2 hours to register your seat. If not registered within 2 hours, the seat will be offered to the next person on the waiting list. The waiting list operates on a first come first serve basis.

I did not get a seat offered to me through the waiting list, can I still register for the course?

Yes. In some cases, you are allowed to override the maximum capacity of the course by submitting a Course Override request through your LAU Portal during the designated period on the calendar. Your request is studied by the related Chairperson of the course in question and approved/rejected accordingly.

I submitted an incorrect petition for the course override, can I submit a new one?

Unfortunately, the system only allows 1 active override request related to each student ID for a specific course. In case a new request needs to be submitted, the student must contact the related chairperson and request that he/she rejects the incorrect request before submitting a new one.