L A R S

Lawson’s Automated Registration System

 

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Registering Electronically At Lawson State Community College

 

Students who are currently enrolled at Lawson State Community College may use the telephone registration system, LARS (Lawson’s Automated Registration System).  The registration process will require that you first meet with your academic advisor in order to receive initial authorization to use the telephone or web for registering.

 

Students who are not currently enrolled at Lawson State must have completed all requirements for admission at least five days prior to the beginning of the registration period.  The admission requirements include a completed application for admission and high school (and college, where applicable) transcripts.  This category of students includes transfers, transients (student who attends another college/university), and those who have not been officially admitted into the college.

 

 

Steps To Web Registration

  • Prior to attempting to web (online) registration, you need to meet with your academic advisor to receive your PIN and authorization to utilize this system.

  • Make sure that you have a copy of your degree plan and the SEMESTER SCHEDULE (or you may view the  schedule online by selecting “SEMESTER SCHEDULE.”)

  • Go to the Lawson State home page at www.lawsonstate.edu and select “Online Registration.”

  • You will need your PIN (This should be obtained from your academic advisor).

  • Follow instructions as directed by the system.

  • Please note that the online registration process is not completed until you have been given a verification screen indicating your schedule and the total cost.

  • Please print this for your record.

  • All fees and tuition must be paid to confirm your enrollment for the course(s) or term.

 

 

Steps To Voice Registration

  • Prior to attempting to register by voice/telephone, meet with your academic advisor to receive authorization to utilize this system.

  • Make sure that you have a copy of your degree plan and the SEMESTER SCHEDULE.

  • Complete the Voice/Telephone Registration Worksheet on the back cover of this document.

  • Call (205) 929-6483 and follow instructions.  Your social security number will be requested.

  • Next enter your PIN (this will be given to your by your advisor).  There is an option to change PIN; however, you must remember the four-digit number give to or created by you.

  • Students, who owe money, have incomplete application files, or a “HOLD” on their file will NOT be able to register by phone until the “HOLD” has been removed.  If a “HOLD” is on your file, then you will need to contact the appropriate office given in the message.

  • If you have successfully moved into the registration phase of the system, please follow instructions:

 

 

Registering for Classes        

  • Follow instructions given by the voice system to input class choices.

  • You must use the five-digit call number when selecting courses.

  • If a class is closed, please select another section or another course that is in your degree plan.  You may make changes to your schedule as often you like through the drop/add process until it ends.

  • Payments of fees may be made at the time of the call using a VISA or MasterCard.  Other payments may be made in person at the cashier’s window in the Office of Business and Finance in the Administration Building (Bldg. A, second floor).  Special accommodations for students with disabilities may be requested by calling 205-929-6383.

  • Students who receive financial aid or have balances due must pay in person at the Business Office.

  • Check the web (www.lawsonstate.edu) for pre-registration.  Drop/Add can be done anything during the pre-registration and registration period.