How do I register for classes?

If there is a course you need or really want to take, be sure to register for it as early as possible once registration opens for that semester. Do *not* wait until the last minute to register for courses as you may not be able to get into something you want or need — and that could delay your progress toward graduation. Be sure to read the Notes/Comments section in the Peoplesoft Registration System for course information and room assignments.

  1. Open your preferred Internet browser.
  2. Go to http://my.umbc.edu
  3. Click Login. Note that if you are already logged into myUMBC, your name will be displayed on the top, right-hand corner of the screen. To the left of the log-out.
  4. Click Profile on the menu bar at the top of the page.
  5. Click Registration in the left link menu.
  6. Click Student Schedule & Registration.
  7. Select the Term for which you want to register.
  8. Click Continue.
  9. Click Add on the Enroll tab. If you know the 4-digit class number for your desired course type it on the Enter Class Nbr field and click enter.
  10. Click the Search button.
  11. Select at least 2 search criteria using the dropdown menus.
  12. Click the Search button.
  13. Click the select class button when you have found a class for which you want to register.
  14. Select Class Preferences that apply.
  15. Click the Next button.
  16. Click the Proceed to Step 2 of 3 buttons (i)The Shopping Cart allows you to organize and review your selected classes; it does not hold a spot for you in those classes.
  17. Confirm your selection then click the Finish Enrolling button.
  18. Review your completed transaction.

 

WHY DO I RECEIVE AN ERROR MESSAGE WHEN I TRY TO REGISTER?

There are several possibilities:

  • You don’t meet the prerequisite(s)
  • You are a main campus student and trying to register for a Shady Grove class (or vice versa)
  • The class is full.
  • You don’t have permission (e.g. course is offered by other programs/departments and you need departmental consent)
  • You don’t have permission yet (the times that students can register for classes depend on the credits they earned. Please visit https://registrar.umbc.edu/calendars/registration-appointments/ to learn when they can register).