All categories of students, including special students and auditors, are required to report for registration on the appointed dates (see Academic Calendar). Procedures for registration will be posted on the main bulletin board. Students are to select their courses for the ensuing semester in consultation with the faculty advisors appointed for each degree program. The student will obtain final approval from the Academic Dean and then see the business manager to make financial arrangements, including the payment of the registration fee of LL 10,000 (or $7) per semester, except for students who cross-register. Special students and auditors must pay the tuition fees during the first two weeks of the semester. Upon completion of all registration formalities, the student may request a student identity card for which one passport photo must be supplied.

Cross-registration at other institutions is effected through the presentation to the respective institution of a letter of cross-registration, signed by the Academic Dean. Courses at other institutions will be credited at the N.E.S.T. only if they had been approved at registration and appear on the registration cards.

Once registration has been completed, any course changes or withdrawal from courses must be recorded on official cards to be obtained from the office of the Registrar. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that the office has an accurate record of the courses being taken during a given semester. During the first two weeks of a semester, changes may be made with the approval of the respective academic advisor and the Dean. After that period, a written request must be submitted to the Academic Committee. A course discontinued without permission will be given an F (failure). The tuition fee for a dropped course is not refundable.