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Enrollment

Preparation for Registration

Initial registration for Spring and Summer 2026 will begin on November 4, 2025 and run through November 14, 2025.

Learn more about College Scheduler tool here!

**Undergraduate students who enroll in a Spring 2026 course for the first time after December 5, 2025 are subject to a $150 late registration fine.**

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How to prepare for registration

  1. View Your Enrollment Appointment in PAWS to find out the exact date and time you can begin to register for classes.
  2. Search for Classes and Fill Your PAWS Shopping Cart before your enrollment appointment.  For more information, visit PAWS Help.
  3. Check out the College Core Search Engine to identify courses that meet Liberal Learning requirements and match your interests.
  4. Check for Requisite Issues to confirm you have met course requirements. The Validate feature in your PAWS Shopping Cart alerts you to any issues that may prevent you from enrolling.
  5. Check your PAWS Account for Holds early and frequently. Registration holds will prevent you from enrolling in your classes.
  6. Meet with your advisor to discuss appropriate course selection. Follow any scheduling instructions you receive from your advisor or department.
  7. Review Waitlist Procedures to see if waitlisting is available for a closed class section.

Course Waitlists

  • Waitlists are now available in PAWS. For a step-by-step guide please click here.


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