Course registration is completed through the Student Portal using the Self-Service Registration tool. This guide walks you through each step, from checking your enrollment appointment to confirming your schedule.

Fall 2026 registration opens April 14 for continuing students. Check your Student Portal for your specific registration time ticket.

Before you begin

Make sure you have the following ready before your registration window opens:

  • Your Alternate PIN from your academic advisor (required for most students)
  • A list of courses and CRNs (Course Reference Numbers) you want to register for
  • A backup list in case your first-choice sections are full
  • No registration holds on your account (check Student Portal > Student Records > View Holds)

Registration steps

1

Log in to the Student Portal

Visit portal.semester.edu and sign in with your university credentials. Navigate to Registration > Register for Classes.

2

Select the term

Choose the correct semester (e.g., "Fall 2026") from the dropdown menu and click Continue.

3

Enter your Alternate PIN

If prompted, enter the PIN provided by your academic advisor during your advising appointment.

4

Search for courses

Use the Course Search to find classes by subject, number, instructor, or time. Or enter CRNs directly in the "Enter CRNs" tab.

5

Add courses to your schedule

Click "Add" next to each course. Review the schedule on the right side for time conflicts. Click "Submit Changes" when ready.

6

Confirm your schedule

Verify that all courses show a status of "Registered." Print or screenshot your schedule for reference.

Important: Registration is not complete until you see "Registered" next to each course. "Waitlisted" means you are on the waitlist, not enrolled. Check the waitlist article for details on how waitlists work.

Common registration errors

  • Time conflict: Two courses overlap. Drop one or find an alternative section.
  • Prerequisite not met: You haven't completed a required course. Contact your advisor for override options.
  • Section full: The course is at capacity. Join the waitlist or select another section.
  • Hold on account: An advising, financial, or immunization hold is blocking registration. Resolve the hold first.
  • Maximum credit hours: You've exceeded the allowed credit limit. Request an overload through your dean's office.

After registration

Once registered, you can make schedule adjustments during the add/drop period (first two weeks of the semester). After the add/drop deadline, changes require instructor and dean approval, and may result in a "W" grade on your transcript.