Program Overview

ARCHE Cross Registration Program

The ARCHE Cross Registration Program allows Georgia State University students to enroll in courses offered by member institutions of the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE).

Eligibility & Deadlines

To be eligible for the program, students must meet certain criteria, including:

• Being in good standing with a minimum Georgia State University cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Being concurrently enrolled in at least one Georgia State course
• Meeting prerequisites for requested courses as defined by Georgia State University and the host institution
• Meeting the host institution's immunization and health requirements
• Not being a first-semester freshman, unless cross-registering for ROTC training or marching band

Deadlines

Application deadlines for the program are as follows:

• Fall Semester: July 15
• Spring Semester: November 15
• Summer Semester: April 15

ARCHE Restrictions

There are certain restrictions on cross-registration, including:

• Not being an Associate (2-year undergraduate, Perimeter College) student
• The course not being offered at Georgia State that semester
• The course not having been previously attempted at Georgia State
• The course or an appropriate substitute not being routinely available at Georgia State
• The College and/or degree program having restrictions or departmental requirements for the specific course
• The student expecting to graduate from Georgia State University during the semester they wish to cross-register a course
• Students being limited to two cross-registered courses per semester, with the combined course load at Georgia State University and the host institution not exceeding the student's maximum credit limit set by the home institution
• The student's transfer credit, previous cross-registration credit, and credit by examination applicable to their degree program not exceeding 75 percent of their degree requirements

ARCHE Procedures

To participate in the program, students must:

• Complete the online application and follow all instructions given
• Provide their Academic Advisor with the link to their application
• Obtain written approval in advance from the University Advisement Center or the Office of Academic Assistance in their college
• Pay Georgia State University's tuition and fee rates via PAWS, as well as any special fees or security deposits required by the host institution
• Abide by all host institutions' policies and schedules regarding grades, exam dates, absences, and add/drop/withdrawal deadlines

Information for Advisors

Advisors play a crucial role in the cross-registration process, including:

• Reviewing the student's application and providing approval or denial
• Completing the section labeled "This section to be filled out only by Academic Advisor"
• Signing and submitting the application if the student is approved, or contacting the student to communicate the decision and provide next steps if the student is denied

Graduation and Degree Conferral

Students who participate in the ARCHE Cross Registration Program should be aware of the following:

• Courses taken through cross-registration are considered resident credit
• Students must meet all eligibility requirements under the ARCHE agreement and the University
• Students must abide by all host institutions' policies and schedules regarding grades, exam dates, absences, and add/drop/withdrawal deadlines

Academic Records and Transcripts

Students who participate in the ARCHE Cross Registration Program should be aware of the following:

• Transcripts will be sent from the host institution to Georgia State University upon completion of the course
• Students who receive a grade of Incomplete at a host institution must recognize that the time limit for removal of a grade of Incomplete must not exceed Georgia State University's deadline for removal of a grade of incomplete.