Registering for Courses

Summary

Core registration terms often found in instructions or guidance in the process of selecting classes.

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Course Registration 

The process of enrolling in courses for an upcoming term.

Registration Appointment / Registration Time

The date and time a student becomes eligible to begin registering.

Registration PIN 

A code some students may need to enter before registering. Registration PINs are only obtainable from an academic advisor.

Registration Period / Registration Window 

The timeframe during which registration activity is permitted. This window opens at the student's designated Registration Appointment and closes on the last day to Add/Drop courses.

Add/Drop Period

The designated period when students may add or drop courses after initial registration.

Registration Hold

A restriction that prevents certain registration activity until an issue is resolved. Students are expected to check for registration holds prior to their registration time.

Registration Error 

A message indicating why a student cannot register for a particular course. Error messages included specific details about their purpose. 

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Article ID: 166110
Created
Wed 11/11/26 12:32 PM