Adding & Dropping Courses

Adding Courses:

• You may add courses by using the "Course Search" and checking the box in front of the course, then click "Add Courses" at the bottom of the screen.  You may choose as many courses as you wish in this step.  Or
• You can type in the course.  In the Course Code box, type in the Department code (in capital letters), type a space, then type the course number.  Ex. COMM 4350  In the Section box, type in the section number (must be 2 digits).  Ex. 01
• If there are no conflicts, the course will appear in the "Course(s) Confirmed" section.
• If there are conflicts, the course will appear in the "Course(s) Not Confirmed Because of Errors" section with a message that states "Failure/Errors Causing Failure," followed by the reason.
  - Click on the "Remove" button to delete the course with the error if needed.
  - Use Course Search to find other options.  Or  See your advisor to complete the necessary paperwork for the course and register for the course during regular registration in the Registrar's Office.
• When you exit, only courses confirmed will be saved.

Dropping Courses:

• Once you have added a course, then you will have an "add/drop courses" option and there will be a Drop box in front of the course in the "Course(s) Confirmed."
• You may drop the course during the same session or at a later time (as long as the registration period is still open.)
• Click on the Drop box, then choose "Add/Drop Courses."

Things to consider as you register:

• After each add or drop, you will usually get a message above the add/drop box identifying the status of the course.
• Some classes will require signature or approvals; you cannot register for these courses online.  You must see your advisor to complete the necessary paperwork. 
• Examples include:
  -Independent studies
  -Full classes
  -Classes requiring prior approval
  -Time conflicts
  -Repeats (including chapel, special topics, seminars, and independent studies)
  -Overloads