Register is just another word for adding classes to your schedule. You'll also hear it called "getting enrolled" and sometimes you'll hear the Registration Period described kind of like a store and we'll say "registration is open!" meaning that students can add classes, or "registration is closed!" meaning that it is too late to add classes. 

When Do We Register? 

The registration period to enroll in classes for Spring semester opens in early November. The registration period to enroll in classes for Fall semesters is in mid-April. 

Why Do We Register so Early?

A big part of success in college is being prepared and planning ahead. For this reason, the registration for each semester begins in the previous semester. For example, registration for classes you will take in the Spring semester will begin or "open" in the Fall semester. 

It can feel a little overwhelming to think about classes for the next semester when you're trying to focus on classes in your current semester, but that's where your Academic Advisor and Success Coach comes in! We're there to make sure you're all set up for the next semester, and we can usually do it in just one meeting! 

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