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Winter/Spring 2026 Registration Dates and Process

Registration is now open for the Winter/Spring 2026 session.

Beginning Saturday, January 17, students need a course permit (override) to register for any course that has already started. Students can request a course permit (override) in their My.IllinoisState.eduaccount by selecting the Academics tab and scrolling down to the Registration section. If approved, students will receive an email.

Spring registration will close at 10 p.m. Monday, January 26. To register for a course after January 26, fill out the Late Registration Request Form in My.IllinoisState.edu. Students can also come in person to 107 Moulton Hall with a photo ID to add course(s) to their scheules. 

A complete list of drop and withdrawal dates are located on the Withdrawal Deadlines page.

Winter Session

Illinois State University offers online accelerated Winter Session classes to students. To register for a Winter session course, current students must be in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA). Students admitted for the preceding Fall term or upcoming Spring term qualify for Winter session enrollment. Students are limited to registering for one class per Winter session. There is no priority registration for Winter session. Credit hours taken during the Winter session will be applied to the spring semester's total academic load. To drop or withdraw from a Winter session course after the start of classes, please email Registrar@IllinoisState.edu with your request. Grades are posted at the conclusion of the Winter session.

Explore Registration

  1. Deadlines
  2. Class Drop & Withdraw
  3. University Withdraw
  4. Leave of Absence
  5. Final Exams
  6. Waitlist
  7. Audit
  8. Pass/No Pass
  9. Time Conflicts
  10. Independent Study
  11. Repeat
  12. Academic Load

Helpful Registration Videos

Please reach out to the Registrar Service Center staff if you need assistance with registering.

Prepare to Register

Meet with Your Advisor

Before you can register for classes, you need to meet with an advisor.

  • Undergraduate with Less than 24 Semester Hours
    University College Academic Advisement
    Fell Hall 340
    (309) 438-7604

  • Undergraduate with a Declared Major with more than 24 Semester Hours
    Department/School Advisor

  • Undergraduate with an Undeclared Major with more than 24 Semester Hours
    University College Academic Advisement
    Fell Hall 340
    (309) 438-7604

  • Undergraduate Unclassified (Non-degree Seeking)
    University College Academic Advisement
    Fell Hall 340
    (309) 438-7604

  • Graduate Student with a Declared Major
    Graduate Program Coordinator

  • Graduate Student-at-Large
    Graduate School
    (309) 438-2583

  • New Freshman
    Attend Preview to meet with an advisor and register for classes

  • New Transfer
    Attend Transfer Day Programs to meet with an advisor and register for classes

Know Your Registration Time

To view your registration time:

  1. Log in to My.IllinoisState.edu
  2. Select Academics
  3. Scroll to Registration Times

Clear Holds on Your Account

You cannot register if there are holds on your account. To remove them:

  1. Log in to My.IllinoisState.edu
  2. Scroll to Account Notifications
  3. Select Holds, To Do, or Tasks
  4. Complete the listed items

Access Advising Notes

To view your advising notes:

  1. Log in to My.IllinoisState.edu
  2. Select Student Center
  3. Select Advising/Academic Progress 
  4. Select Advising the Planning 
  5. Select My Advising Notes

Get the Courses You Need

Courses are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend registering as soon as you can.

Some courses have multiple sections offered at different times and locations. If one section is full or doesn't work with your schedule, check for more offerings.

Course Permit (Override) Request

Some classes might require permission from the department/school for you to enroll.
To make a request:

  1. Log in to My.IllinoisState.edu
  2. Select Academics
  3. Scroll to Registration
  4. Select Course Permit (Override)

You'll be informed by email if your request is granted.

After You Register

  • Drop a Course

    If you register for a course and decide you don't want to take it, you can drop the course or swap it with another one during the online registration period.

    1. Log in to My.IllinoisState.edu
    2. Select Academics
    3. Scroll to Registration
    4. Select Register for Classes
    5. Select Drop Classes

    Check the academic calendar for drop/add deadlines.

  • View Textbooks

    See what textbooks you might need for your classes.

    1. Log in to My.IllinoisState.edu
    2. Select Academics
    3. Scroll to Class Schedule
    4. Select Textbooks