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UT students have an Advising Bar automatically placed on their registration placed by the UT Registrar. EDP students must turn in an EDP Advising Form to have the advising bar removed, in order to register for classes. Advising Forms are typically due the week before early registration opens for a semester. The form requires Area Chair or Program Director signature - students typically meet with their faculty mentor first to decide on courses for the upcoming semester. Remember to update your Program of Work before advising!
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Registration Bars
There are several other kinds of Registration Bars in addition to the Advising Bar. Any active Bars will be listed on your Registration Info Sheet (RIS), and must be cleared the department that issued it. Tip: update your emergency contact information in UT Direct annually, as this is a common registration bar from the Graduate School.
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