Register for Classes FAQ’s
Register for Classes Frequently Asked Questions
In the Register for Classes application, students can search, register for classes, view and manage your schedules.
When does registration open?
Registration for the fall semester typically opens in March. Registration for winter and summer begins in November.
See the Registration Dates & Time webpage for more information.
When can I view courses that are being offered for a semester?
The course schedule is available in SIS two weeks before registration opens.
Can I register from my Plan?
Students can register from MyDegreePlan if one is created by clicking on the Plans tab. Students can view what classes are in their MyDegreePlan. To see what sections are available, click on “View Sections.”
How do I register for a class?
In the Find Classes tab, you can add sections by clicking on the “Add” button. This will add the class to your Summary. You will have to click the Submit button to register for the class. Students can register from their MyDegreePlan or a plan created in Plan Ahead.
How can I search for classes?
The Find Classes tab offers many options for searching for classes. Students no longer have to search by Subject. For example, students can search by Subject, Attribute and/or Part of Term classes.
What is Advanced Search?
This gives students additional search options such as Schedule Type, Keyword searches, Campus and Level.
How can I see how many students are registered for a section?
In the Find Classes tab, you can view seats in the Status column. Students will have to expand the column to see all the information regarding class capacity.
Where can I view the meeting times and location for a class?
In the Find Classes tab, there is a Meeting Dates Times & Location column. Students will have to expand the column to see all the information regarding a class.
How can I tell if a class is full?
In the Find Classes tab, Status column students will see the message below if a course is at capacity.
“FULL: 0 of 25 seats remain”
How do I waitlist for a class?
In the Find Classes tab, click the “Add” button for the course you want to waitlist for. This will add the class to the Summary, you will have to select the dropdown arrow in the Action column and select “Waitlisted” then click on the Submit button to add yourself to the waitlist.
Where can I see my Waitlist Position?
Students can view their waitlist position in several places: the Find Classes tab, Schedule Details and the Schedule and Options tab.
Can I register for a course by entering a Course Reference Number?
Students can add a course to their Summary by entering a CRN in the “Enter CRNs” tab however, in the Summary panel you have to click on Submit to register for the class.
What is Conditional Add and Drop?
This feature allows you to drop a class from your schedule on the condition that you are able to add a new class to your schedule without error. The registration add and drop will only be completed if the new class is open and no errors that prevent registration. In order for this feature to work, you have to check the box. The Conditional Add and Drop box is located in the Find Classes tab, in the Summary window.
How can I change credits on a variable credit course?
In the Schedule and Options tab, students can change credits on a variable-credit course under the Hours column by clicking on the underlined credit hour number and entering the number of credits needed. Students must then click “Submit” to save the change.
In the Schedule Details tab, you can view course information in more detail, such as listing the day, time, location, instructor, start and end dates, etc. If you click on the course title, a Class Details window will pop up that will give you additional information on the selected class. If you are registered for more than one course, click on the arrow to the left of the course title to give additional class information.