Fall Course Registration

Academic Advising

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Fall course registration and summer advising consists of three steps.

Step 1: Complete the self-guided module in the Compass advising and course registration hub.
  • You'll receive an email invitation to join Canvas, Salve's learning management system. You'll use Canvas to access the advising and registration hub and complete your self-guided module.
  • You'll also be invited to a virtual information session to review the registration process and submit questions to the Compass advising team.
  • Exploratory/undeclared students will book an introductory meeting with their Compass advisor to prepare for registration and explore their interests.
Step 2: Register for fall courses.
  • On your assigned registration date, you'll register for your first 12 credits. Guidance for course selection will be available through the advising and registration hub.
  • Important note: If you wish to enroll in a six-month payment plan, it's recommended that you complete the self-guided module and register for courses by June 18.
Step 3: Schedule a Compass advising meeting to complete your fall schedule.
  • You'll schedule a Compass advising meeting over the summer. During the introductory meeting, you'll finalize your fall course schedule and receive individualized support as you prepare for your first semester.

Compass Advising

Upon entering the University, you're assigned a Compass advisor to assist in navigating your first year in college and aligning your educational experience with personal, academic and career goals. Compass advisors also connect you with resources and services available throughout campus.

International students and students who declare a pre-health or pre-law track will also have a supplemental advisor.

Questions? Many of your questions will be answered in the Canvas module. If you have additional questions, email compasscenter@salve.edu using your salve.edu address. Our offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday-Friday.

How Your Schedule Impacts Your Bill

Course registration generates your fall bill. If you wish to enroll in the six-month payment plan, it's recommended that you complete the self-guided module and register for courses by June 18 to have your bill processed in time for the first payment. Contact the Bursar's Office at (401) 341-2900 or bursaroffice@salve.edu with any questions about your fall bill.

Resources for New Students

Core Curriculum overview: This is the approved list of courses that satisfy Core Curriculum requirements.

Undergraduate catalog: Each year, Salve publishes academic catalogs that define University policies, such as requirements to graduate.

Programs of study: Defines all majors and minors available to undergraduate students.

FERPA guidelines: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects the privacy of education records and provides guidelines for appropriately using and releasing student information records.

AP credit: Beginning in July, the Office of the Registrar receives Advanced Placement (AP) scores for students that designated Salve when they completed their exams. If you did not designate Salve, please contact College Board to order your AP scores. Exam results may require you to adjust your fall schedule. The Compass advising team and the Office of the Registrar will assist you with schedule changes.

International Baccalaureate and college credit: Salve reviews IB and transfer credit as official transcripts are received throughout the summer and notifies students via email of credit awarded. Please make arrangements to have an official transcript sent to the Office of the Registrar upon course completion. Electronic transcripts must be sent by the college or university to sruregistrar@salve.edu; mailed transcripts must be sent to:

Salve Regina University
Office of the Registrar
100 Ochre Point Ave.
Newport, RI 02840