Multi-Campus Registration
As you work to meet the needs of students who wish to take all remote classes in the spring 2021 semester, you may find that Behrend does not offer online sections of a course a student needs. In addition to checking the Digital Learning Cooperative (DLC) (the preferred method of taking a course at another campus, and is outlined in this previous edition of the Advising Essentials), you may be able to utilize multi-campus registration to assist the student.
What is Multi-Campus Registration?

Multi-campus registration allows a student to enroll in a class that is taught through a campus other than Behrend. In typical semesters, students generally utilize multi-campus registration to take an online course through World Campus. However, due to the flexible instruction modes for the spring semester, students have many more online options to choose from at other campuses.

If a student intends to take a majority of their courses through Behrend but still needs to add one or two classes at another campus, multi-campus registration is an option. If the student wishes to take a majority of their courses at another campus, it may be best if they submit a temporary change of campus to that other campus.

How Can a Student Utilize Multi-Campus Registration?

Students can utilize the Find Classes feature in LionPATH in the multi-campus registration process. Instead of inputting a campus, the student can leave that field empty and input the term and class subject; the student can also use Additional Search Criteria to narrow down their options to only online courses. Once they locate a section they would like to enroll in, the student can utilize this website to determine how to request registration. Some campuses prefer email requests while others are utilizing a form submission, and these details are provided on the website.

This video walks students through the multi-campus registration process step-by-step. Feel free to send it to a student who is considering this option.

Early Multi-Campus Registration 

In some instances, a student may need to request multi-campus registration early. For the spring, students may request early enrollment starting December 1. In order to be eligible, the student must meet specific criteria:
  • The student’s circumstance must be documented by the student’s academic adviser in Starfish. Early multi-campus registration will not be granted without documentation in Starfish.
  • International students who are living in their home countries and need access to remote courses that work with their time zone or who need asynchronous courses are eligible.
  • Adult of traditional-aged students whose employment or family situations limit their ability to make academic process are eligible.

For more information about the early multi-campus registration process and considerations, please view this email message sent from Jane Brady on November 30.
If you would like further clarification on the multi-campus registration process, please reach out to the Academic and Career Planning Center (askacpc@psu.edu) or the Behrend Registrar Office (regbd@psu.edu).