At IU, how do I register for classes?

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Access to registration: Your registration appointment

Your registration appointment is the earliest time you can register; however, you can do so from that time on for as long as self-service registration is available for the term.

Note: The appointment is for access to online registration; it is not an appointment to meet with an academic advisor.

To view your registration appointment:

Log into OneStart. The "Student Center" area should be visible; if it is not, select the Services tab, and choose the Student Self-Service section on the left.
Click Go to Student Center.

Note: The Student Center and other Self-Service applications use pop-up pages and subpages. If your Internet pop-up blocker is set to block all pop-ups, you'll need to turn it off or change the setting to allow these pop-ups; see For Windows web browsers, how do I enable or disable pop-ups? For further assistance, contact your local Support Center.
On the right, click Open Enrollment Dates. Your registration appointment date is under "Begins On".
If no appointment for an upcoming term appears, visit your campus registrar's web site to see when appointments for a term will be available. You may also contact the registrar for other dates and deadlines in the academic calendar. For more information, see How do I contact the Office of the Registrar at each IU campus?

To begin registration, in "Registration & Classes", click Register for Classes. Then continue with the steps below.

Select Enrollment Term

You may see past, current, and future terms available for selection; past terms are available only for viewing. The current and future terms are available to modify based on the academic calendar for your academic institution (e.g., Bloomington, Indianapolis, Northwest). Click the term for which you would like to enroll.

If you are eligible to enroll at multiple institutions, the terms are organized alphabetically by institution (e.g., Bloomington, Indianapolis, South Bend). Be sure to select the correct term at the correct institution.

Schedule adjustment access fee information (Indiana University Bloomington only)

You have two full business days (i.e., a 48-hour window) following your initial registration to make necessary adjustments to your schedule before a fee is assessed for any further adjustments. The fee will be assessed only once during a 24-hour period (12:01am-11:59pm). If you have questions about the schedule adjustment access fee, contact the Bloomington Office of the Registrar at 812-855-0121.

View My Schedule

On the screen that appears, you will see some information about your current enrollment for the term you selected. If you are not enrolled in any classes, you can click Add Classes to search for a class to add to your schedule. See the Add Classes section below for more information.

Some classes require departmental consent and require each student to get class permission to enroll in those classes. On occasion, departments may also use class permissions to give a student permission to enroll in a closed class. To view class permissions that have been granted to you, click View Class Permissions. See the View Class Permissions section for more information.

If you are already enrolled

If you are already enrolled in classes, more options will be available to you:

Refresh Class Schedule:
- If you do not want waitlisted classes to display, uncheck Show Waitlisted Classes, and then click Refresh Class Schedule.
- If you do not want enrolled classes to display, uncheck Show Enrolled Classes, and then click Refresh Class Schedule.
Drop/Update Classes: Click this link to drop a class or modify class units for a variable credit class. See the Drop/Update Classes section for more information.
Swap Classes: Click this link to "swap from" (drop) an enrolled class and "swap to" (add) a new class. This action will take place all at once. You will not be dropped from the "swap from" class until you are added to the "swap to" class. See the Swap Classes section for more information.
Registration Complete: Click this link if you decide not to make any changes to your schedule at this time.

Add Classes

Note: The class number is the number unique to a particular class meeting.

If you know the class number you would like to add, enter it in the "Class Nbr" field.
If you do not know the class number, click the magnifying glass icon to search for classes. See the Class Search section below for more information.
When the "Class Nbr" field is completed, the "Subject/Catalog#" field will complete automatically. If the class is for variable credits (e.g., 1-5 credits), you will be prompted to enter the number of units you want to take.
If the class you have selected is closed and you would like to be placed on the waitlist, check the Ok to Waitlist box. (This feature is not available at IU Southeast.)
Note: Be sure to pay attention to your max unit load. If the system tries to add you to a class that will place you over your max unit load, the add will not be processed.
If you are already enrolled in other classes, you will have the option to select a class to drop if you are placed in the requested class (through registration or waitlist processing). To select a class to drop in the event that you are successfully enrolled in the class you are adding, enter that class in the "Drop if Enrolled" field. Your request will be processed as follows:
- If you enter a class here and you are placed in the requested class, the drop will be processed immediately.
- If you enter a class here and you are placed on the waitlist, you will continue to be enrolled in the "drop if enrolled" class until you are successfully placed in the waitlisted class.
- If you are placed in the class through waitlist processing, you will then be dropped from your designated "drop if enrolled" class.
Note: If you don't initially select a class to drop if your waitlist request is fulfilled, you can use "Change Waitlist Drop" to select a class to drop later without removing the waitlist entry and losing your place in the waitlist. "Change Waitlist Drop" also allows you to add, remove, and change waitlist "drop if enrolled" classes without losing your place in the waitlist. For more information, see the Change Waitlist Drop section below.
When you have entered the number of the class you would like to add in the "Class Nbr" field, and have entered information in any other applicable fields, click Submit.
On the screen that appears, check the "Add Status" column to verify the results of your request to add the class. One of the following messages will appear:
- "Success" means that your enrollment action is complete. If you added a class, you are now enrolled in that class. If you dropped a class, that class has been dropped from your schedule. If you have chosen to waitlist a class, you have been added to that waitlist.
- "Errors Found" means that your enrollment action was not processed. Click the link to get more information about what prevented the enrollment action.
- "Messages" means that your enrollment action is complete, but you need to read notes regarding the change made. Click the link for more information.
Click Add Another Class after submitting your first request to add a class. UITS does not recommend clicking this link before you have submitted your first request, because it may be confusing to resolve errors when submitting more than one class at a time.
To remove a class or waitlist from the schedule you are building, click Delete on the appropriate row. Click OK to acknowledge the warning, and then click Submit.
When you are satisfied with your schedule, click Registration Complete.
During your registration session, you should return often to View My Schedule to review enrolled, waitlisted, and dropped classes. Note the days and times of the enrolled and waitlisted classes. The "View My Schedule" page will list all related lectures, labs, discussions, etc., for your enrolled and waitlisted classes. If a waitlisted class has a "drop if enrolled" class, that class number will appear to the right of the waitlisted class on your schedule. From the "View My Schedule" page, you can click Add Classes to add more classes.

Other options

On the "Add Classes" screen, you also have the following options:

Delete: Use this button if you decide to remove a class or waitlist from the schedule you are building. Click Delete on the appropriate row, click OK to acknowledge the warning, and then click Submit.
View all registered class components (lectures, labs, discussions): This link takes you to the "View My Schedule" screen. It is important to view your schedule after each change you make, because some classes have lectures, labs, and/or discussions that will be automatically added to your schedule. For example, if there are several possible class numbers for a lab, but only one lecture, when you add the lab to your schedule, the lecture will be added automatically. It is critical that you view your schedule to see if a class was added automatically.
View Class Permissions: Some classes require departmental consent and require each student to get class permission to enroll in those classes. Departments may also use class permissions, on occasion, to give a student permission to enroll in a closed class. If you want to view class permissions that have been granted to you, click View Class Permissions. See the View Class Permissions section for more information.

Class Search

Tips for searching for a class

"Subject" is a required field. To search for a class, you can search by subject area, which consists of the abbreviation for the subject plus the letter at the start of the old course designation (e.g., the subject area for ENG W131 would be ENG-W.) If you do not know the alpha suffix for the course, you can also search by entering the department only (e.g., ENG). This search will return all classes within that department, which could be a very large list of classes. To see a list of department abbreviations, visit:

http://registrar.indiana.edu/schdepdir.shtml

You can use % (the percent sign) as a wildcard in any of the fields in the Class Search.

Basic Class Search

The Basic Class Search is a very powerful tool that you can use to retrieve information. You can enter various criteria to narrow your search, as described below. You must select at least two criteria, and "Subject" is a required field. The "Course Career" field defaults to your career (e.g., Undergraduate, Graduate, Law, Optometry). When you begin narrowing your search, be aware that you can exclude classes. It's best to search by Subject and Catalog Number whenever possible, as follows:

Subject: Type the Subject (department followed by alpha prefix from the course number, e.g., ENG-W) or click the magnifying glass icon to search for subjects. You can also search on the department only (e.g., ENG) for a broader search. For a list of department abbreviations, visit: http://registrar.indiana.edu/schdepdir.shtml
To see the subject areas offered within a department, type the subject name (e.g., English, History) in the "Description:" field and click Lookup.
Catalog Number: Type the Catalog Number (course number minus the alpha prefix, e.g., 131). Leave Exact Match selected in the drop-down menu. The "Wildcard" option is currently not functional.

If your search will return more than 50 results, you will have the option of either continuing with the search, or trying to narrow your search to get fewer results.

Note: You can use % as a wildcard in any of the fields in the Class Search.

The "Basic Class Search" page lists the following options:

Show Open Classes Only: When selected, this option will return only classes with seats available. If this box is blank, the class search will return closed classes as well as open classes. Deselect this box if you wish to waitlist a class.
Check for Class Permissions: UITS recommends that you check this box for all searches. When selected, this option will retrieve only classes that don't require class permissions, or those for which you already have been granted the required permission. If this box is blank, all classes will be returned. Regardless of whether this box is checked, any classes that require permission will be noted with "Departmental consent required" even if you already have the appropriate permission. Click Return to Add Classes, and then View Class Permissions to view restricted classes that you have been granted permission to add.
Note: You will not be restricted from clicking the Select box next to a class that requires departmental consent. However, after you click Submit, an error will be returned and your request to add the class will not be processed if you haven't received class permission.
Show Only Classes That Do Not Conflict With My Schedule: UITS recommends that you check this box for all searches. When selected, this option will retrieve only classes that do not create a time conflict with enrolled classes. If this box is blank, all classes will be returned. If there is a time conflict with an existing class there will not be a note on the class search results page, and the Select button will still be available.
Note: Although you will be able to click the Select box next to a class for which there is a time conflict, an error will be returned and your request to add the course will not be processed. You will not be allowed to schedule yourself in a time conflict. If you need to add a class that conflicts with something else on your schedule, but for which you have made adequate arrangements, contact your campus registrar's office. (For more information, see How do I contact the Office of the Registrar at each IU campus?)
Description: To narrow your search, enter words or phrases that appear in the class title you would like to find (e.g., wildflowers, algebra, United States). You must still enter the subject to perform a search, but this can narrow down the possible choices. This searches only the standard title and will not look for variable titles.
Course Component: To narrow your search, use the drop-down menu to look for a particular type of class (e.g., Lecture, Discussion, Seminar).
Course Career: This field defaults to your career (e.g., Undergraduate, Graduate, Law, Optometry) and will retrieve only classes in that career. You can change it to search for classes outside of your career.
Session: A session is a period of time within a term (e.g., Eight Week - First, Eight Week - Second) or spanning the entire term (Regular Academic Session). There are several sessions at IU, but not all of them apply to every term. To narrow your search for classes within a particular session, choose a session from the drop-down menu.
Campus: This is another way of describing your institution. You don't need to enter anything in this field to search.
Location: This field applies only to certain institutions. You don't need to enter anything in this field to search unless you are aware of courses you want to take at a particular location (e.g., Indianapolis - Glendale Mall).

Advanced Class Search

The Advanced Class Search allows you to select additional criteria to narrow your search. Many of the same fields appear from the "Basic Class Search" page. You need to select at least two criteria (one of which must be "Subject", which is a required field), and then click Search. If you fill out the "Course ID" or "Class Number" field, you don't need to fill out any other fields.

Note: You can use % (the percent sign) as a wildcard in any of the fields in the Class Search.

In addition to the fields listed above, the following are available in the advanced search:

Course ID: This number is assigned when a course is added to the course catalog. It is unlikely that you will ever have this number or need to search for it.
Class Number: This number is unique to a particular class meeting. It is comparable to the section number you used to see in RegWeb.
Mode of Instruction: This allows you to narrow your search based on how the class will be taught (e.g., in person, directed research, World Wide Web).
Class Days: If you check the boxes below certain days of the week, and then specify how you want those days to be handled (Include Only These Days, Include Any of These Days, Exclude Only These Days, Exclude Any of These Days), the search results take that criteria into account.
Exact Start Time/Exact End Time: To search for a class that meets at a specific time, enter that time in the "Exact Start Time" field. Likewise, you can enter an exact end time.
Note: If you enter a start time and end time, you are searching for a class that meets at that exact start time and end time; it is not a range of times. For example, if you enter 9:00am as the exact start time and the class starts at 9:05am, or if you enter 3:45pm as the exact end time and the class ends at 3:30pm, that class will not be returned with this search.
Instructor Last Name: If you know the last name of the instructor for the class you would like to take, you can enter it in this field. Click Exact Match if you know the spelling, or enter the first few characters of the last name, and then click Wildcard to retrieve any possible matches.
First Name: If you know the first name of the instructor for the class you would like to take, you can enter it in this field. Click Exact Match if you know the spelling, or enter the first few characters of the last name, and then click Wildcard to retrieve any possible matches.

Class search results

When you have your search results, click Select to enroll in a class. If the class you're interested in has no Select button, look for a related class (e.g., a lab or discussion) that does have a Select button. To determine how many components there are for a class (e.g., lecture, lab, discussion, recitation), click the Details button for that class number, and then look under "Class Components". There are three types of classes:

Classes with only one component (lecture): Click Select next to the class you want to take.
Auto-enroll classes: These are classes with only one option for the lecture and many options for the related components (e.g., labs, discussions). Click the Select button for the lab, discussion, or recitation you want. You will be automatically enrolled in the associated lecture.
Related classes: These are classes with many options for the lecture and many options for the related components (e.g., labs, discussions, recitations). Click the Select button for the lab, discussion, or recitation you want. You will receive a message saying "The class you have selected has at least one related component in which you must also enroll." Click the magnifying glass next to "Related Class 1" to select the related component (lecture). If there are three components for the class, you must also choose a Related Class 2. Click OK to return to the "Add Classes" page.

Class notes will display on the Search Results page. It's very important that you read these notes, because they include information about the class (e.g., exam notes, prerequisites, special class meetings).

Before you select a class, you can click Details to view more information about the class. It is very important to do this to see any notes about a class, for example, exam notes, prerequisites, or special class meetings. This is also where you can see how many components there are for a particular class.

Other options on the "View My Schedule" screen

At the bottom of the "View My Schedule" screen, you have several options, as follows:

View Class Permissions

Some classes require departmental consent and require each student to get class permission to enroll in those classes. Departments may also use class permissions, on occasion, to give a student permission to enroll in a closed class. If you want to view class permissions that have been granted to you, click View Class Permissions. There are two types of permission:

"If Space" indicates that you may enroll in the class if space is available.
"Add" indicates that you may add the class even if it is closed.

Other permission information includes:

Subject, Catalog Nbr, Class Nbr, Description: Information specific to the class permission you have been granted
Permission Type: An "A" (Add) class permission allows you to add the class regardless of enrollment limits. A "P" (If Space) class permission allows you to add the class only if there are seats available.
Date used: This date will appear when you use the class permission.
Expiration date: This is the last date you can use this class permission.

Drop/Update Classes

You can drop a class through OneStart during the first week of classes. After that, you need to contact the registrar to drop a class.

To use OneStart to drop a class, click the Drop/Update Classes link. Drop/Update Classes shows your enrolled and/or waitlisted classes for the term. Next to the class you want to drop, select Drop in the "Action" column, and then click Submit.

You can also use the Drop/Update Classes link if you need to change the number of credits you are taking for a variable-credit class. Next to the variable-credit class you want to modify, select Update in the "Action" column. A new window will appear prompting you to enter the new number of credits you would like to take. Click OK to close this window, and then click Submit. If you try to update the credits for a class that does not have variable credits, when you click Submit, you'll receive an error message that says "This class has no updateable attributes. Select another action."

You'll also see the following information displayed:

Class Nbr, Subject/Catalog #: These provide details about each class listed.
Enrollment Status: This can be either Enrolled or Waiting (the latter means you are on the waitlist).
Units: This displays the current number of units (credits or hours) for this class.
Update Status: To verify your changes were successful, check the "Update Status" column. "Pending" will appear until you submit your change. After you submit your change, it is critical you verify your changes were successful by checking the "Update Status" column. You will see "Success", "Errors Found", or "Messages":
- "Success" means that your enrollment action is complete. If you added a class, you are now enrolled in that class. If you dropped a class, that class has been dropped from your schedule. If you have chosen to waitlist a class, you have been added to that waitlist.
- "Errors Found" means that your enrollment action was not processed. Click the link for more information about what prevented the enrollment action.
- "Messages" means that your enrollment action is complete, but you need to read notes regarding the change made. Click the link for more information.

When you are finished making your updates, click Submit.

Change Waitlist Drop

Note: Change Waitlist Drop is unavailable at IU Southeast.

Change Waitlist Drop allows you to add, remove, or change waitlist "drop if enrolled" classes without losing your place in the waitlist. To add or adjust your "drop if enrolled" class on an active waitlist request:

In the "Drop if Enrolled" textbox, enter the class number of the class you wish to drop if enrolled in your waitlist class. To see your current class schedule, click the magnifying glass icon next to the "Drop if Enrolled" textbox.
Note: The waitlist classes on your schedule display automatically.
When you are finished requesting your changes, click Submit.

Swap Classes

Swap Classes allows you to change your schedule by dropping one class and adding another at the same time. It allows you to "swap from" (drop) an enrolled class and "swap to" (add) a new class in one action. You will not be dropped from the "swap from" class until you are added to the "swap to" class.

To drop one class and add another in its place:

The "Swap From Class" column automatically lists the classes on your schedule. Find the enrolled class you would like to drop; the "Enrollment Status:" column should say either "Enrolled" or "Waiting". Click the View My Schedule link to display all of your enrolled and waitlisted classes, including labs and discussions.
In the "Swap To Class Nbr" field next to the class you wish to drop, enter the class number of the class you wish to add. See the Class Search information for help in finding the class number.
When you are finished requesting your changes, click Submit.

You can also use this option to change non-enrollment components of a class (components that were added automatically through auto-enroll and related classes that were selected after the initial class number was selected). For more information about auto-enroll and related classes, see the Class Search Results section.

Swap Classes: Changing a class with multiple components

To make changes to your enrollment in a class with multiple components, follow the appropriate steps below:

To change the enrollment component (the one listed with a Select button on the "Class Search" page):
1. Enter the new class number in the "Swap To" field, or click the magnifying glass icon to search for the new class number.
2. Once the new class number is in the "Swap To" field, click Submit on the "Swap Classes" page.
To change one of the related classes (classes entered as Related Class 1 or Related Class 2) and leave all of the other parts of the class the same:
1. In the "Swap To" field, type the same class number that is listed in the "Swap From" column.
2. Press Tab.
3. When the new window appears prompting you to enter the Related Class 1 and/or Related Class 2 class numbers, enter only the new class number, or click the magnifying glass icon to search for the new class number. Leave the other field blank.
4. Click OK.
5. On the "Swap Classes" page, click Submit.
To change both of the related classes (classes entered as Related Class 1 and Related Class 2) and leave the enrollment component the same:
1. In the "Swap To" field, type the same class number that is listed in the "Swap From" column.
2. Press Tab.
3. When the new window appears prompting you to enter the Related Class 1 and Related Class 2 class numbers, enter the new class numbers or click the magnifying glass icon to search for the new class numbers. You must fill in both the Related Class 1 and Related Class 2 fields with new class numbers.
4. Click OK.
5. On the "Swap Classes" page, click Submit.

This action will take place all at once. You will not be dropped from the "Swap From" class until you are added to the "Swap To" class. The "Swap Status" column will list either "Pending" (until you submit your changes), "Success", or an error or message.

Other information

Other information and options on the "Swap Classes" screen include:

Swap Status: Check this field to verify the results of your transaction. "Pending" will appear until you submit your change. After you submit your change, it is critical that you verify that your changes were successful by checking the "Update Status" column. You will see "Success", "Errors Found", or "Messages":
- "Success" means that your enrollment action is complete. If you added a class, you are now enrolled in that class. If you dropped a class, that class has been dropped from your schedule. If you have chosen to waitlist a class, you have been added to that waitlist.
- "Errors Found" means that your enrollment action was not processed. Click the link for more information about what prevented the enrollment action.
- "Messages" means that your enrollment action is complete, but you need to read notes regarding the change made. Click the link for more information.
View My Schedule: Click the link to display all of your enrolled and waitlisted classes including labs, discussions, etc. During your registration session, you should return often to View My Schedule to review enrolled, waitlisted, and dropped classes. Also, take note of the days and times of the enrolled and waitlisted classes. The "View My Schedule" page will list all related lectures, labs, discussions, etc. for your enrolled and waitlisted classes. If a waitlisted class has a "drop if enrolled" class, that class number will appear to the right of the waitlisted class on your schedule.

Optional Fees for a Student

On this page, you may select any optional fees. If you select anything, click Submit to enter your selections. If you do not select anything, click Continue.

Current Addresses

On this page, you can change your address information. If you need to change an address, click the appropriate link. If your address information is correct, click Continue.

If you'd like to add a new address, click the Add a new address link.

Add a new address

To add a new address:

Under "Address Types" on the right, select the new address type by clicking the box next to the new type.
For information about the different address types, see the Addresses section of At IU, how can students or applicants review or change personal information?
If you need to change the country listed, click Change Country to select a different country.
For Local addresses, you must select a housing code from the drop-down menu.
Enter your address information.
By default, the new address will take effect on the day you make your changes. You can use the "Date the new address will take effect" field to date an address change in the future, if necessary.

Class Schedule

You can click Display with My Name to show your schedule on the screen with your name. If you would like to print a schedule confirmation, click Print in the red bar at the top of the window. UITS recommends that you change the layout to landscape before you print; for information on how to do this, see In the Student Center in OneStart, how do I print my class schedule or grades?

Click All Done! to complete the registration process. This will not take you out of the system; close the browser window to exit the system. Once you have closed the browser window, be sure to log out of OneStart and quit your browser to keep others from accessing your personal information.

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