Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a New Student Mentor (NSM)?
- Where can I park for Summer and Fall Orientation?
- What if I’ve already been on campus for a fall sport—do I still have to attend Fall Orientation?
- Who do I talk to if I have questions about my credits transferring to Hamline?
- How do I register for classes?
- How many classes do I take to be considered a full time student?
- What if I want to make a change to the schedule I registered for?
- How do I find out who my advisor is?
- How do I check my tuition balance?
- How do I get health insurance?
- Are there student employment opportunities?
- Where can I get information resources for commuter students?
- Where do I find information about living on campus?
- How do I get involved with student organizations?
These are upperclass students who will help you navigate campus during Summer and Fall Orientation, and throughout the fall semester. Find out more information about the NSM here.
Guests are encouraged to use any of the service lots. These lots are free and not permitted during summer months or in the evenings. Guests can also park in the Anderson underground parking for the cost of $1 per hour.
For more information on university parking policies, go to our parking policies page.
YES! We know that after being on campus for a couple of weeks, you may know the campus pretty well. But, orientation is not just a week long tour! It’s a chance to develop relationships with people outside of your team and discover the many services and opportunities the campus has to offer. Don’t be the person who misses Fall Orientation and then in the middle of the semester says “But nobody told me that I had to ___________ (fill in the blank)!”
For questions and concerns regarding transfer credits, please contact the transfer articulation coordinator at transferarticulation@hamline.edu.
For First Year Students (fall only): First Year students register on Day 2 of Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) over the summer. Please consult the Registration Information website and the First Year Registration Guide mailed to you after you deposited. This information will help you have a successful SOAR. Once at SOAR you will receive an overview about registration from our Advising office and the work with our advising staff, faculty advisors, and new student mentors to build a tentative schedule before heading over to the library to register online. After Piper Preview Academic Advising will review your schedule and contact you if needed.
For Transfer Students (and all spring admits): All registration takes place online. You will need your Hamline ID and your Piperline PIN. Please consult the Registration Information website and the Transfer Registration Guide. Once you have read through this material and completed the registration worksheet, you are ready to register online. Follow the instructions on the second (or back) page of the registration worksheet to register for your classes.
For more information on course registration-related questions, please visit Center for Academic Success and Achievement website.
Contact the Center for Academic Success and Achievement at 651-523-2912 or email them at cas@hamline.edu.
For First Year students: During your first semester on campus (and up until you declare a major) your academic advisor is your First Year Seminar (FYSem) faculty. Once you declare a major you will change your advisor to someone in that program/field of study.
For Transfer students: You find your advisor information through the following process
Log on to Piperline and:
- Select Student Services
- Select Student Records
- View Student Information
or contact the Center for Academic Success and Achievement at advising@hamline.edu or 651-523-2912.
To check the balance of your Hamline financial account, log on to Piperline and:
- Select Student Services
- Select Student Records
- Select Account Detail, or
- Select Account Summary by Term
Hamline University offers health insurance to all students in which the cost is included in your tuition costs. However, if you have proof of your own health insurance, you can opt out of the health insurance and have that amount deducted from your tuition costs.
Students have an opportunity each semester to opt-out of Hamline health insurance. To do so, you need to sign into Piperline and:
- Select Student Records
- Select Waive Fees
- Fill out the necessary information to waive insurance and click "Submit" at the bottom.
The benefits of working on-campus are significant. On-campus employment allows you flexibility to work around your class schedule and exam times, enables you to connect with staff and other students around campus, involves less commuting between school and another work site, and less money spent on gas since you’re already here for classes. Search for student employment and internships online.
Commuter Connections offers a variety of services and programs for commuter students on campus. The commuter lounge is located in the lower level of West Hall and includes plenty of tables and chairs for homework or socializing during the day. They also have lockers available, vending machines, and a microwave
For more information check out their website.
There are plenty of great reasons why students choose to live on campus. If you are thinking of living campus and want details about roommate sign up, what you can bring with you from home, or are just looking for general housing information please visit the Housing and Residential Life website.
There are several ways to find out about student organizations here at Hamline. Shortly after fall orientation, there is an Activities Fair where you can check out different clubs and organizations. Also, talk to your friends and classmates about what they are involved in. Watch your email for informative announcements from CLA-Announce or Inside Hamline.