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2022-2023 Academic Year

View billing information concerning Illinois State University tuition and fees for the 2022-23 academic year. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the mode of instruction and cover a variety of short- and long-term expenses which continue regardless of the instructional mode or access to campus facilities. The mode of instruction may be adjusted. Tuition and fees will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely or the mode of instruction changes for any part of the 2022-23 academic year. Illinois State University will continue to follow published withdrawal and refund policies concerning tuition and fees.

Students may only attend courses in which they are officially regsitered. Contact the Registrar Service Center at Registrar@IllinoisState.edu with questions or for registration assistance. 

Helpful Registration Videos

The registration process temporarily involves two extra steps not included in the videos below. Please reach out to the Registrar Service Center staff if you need assistance with registering. 

Overview of the Student Center
Overview of the My Classes Page
How to Register for Classes
Using the Shopping Cart to Register for Classes
How to Drop Classes
How to Swap Classes
How to Use the Pass/No Pass and Credit Hours Page
How to Browse the Course Catalog
My Academic Requirements Report
How to Add Classes to Planner
Enroll from Planner

Fall 2022 Registration

To register for a course, please fill out the Late Registration Request Form in your My.IllinoisState.edu account. You can also come in person to Moulton 107 with a photo ID to add course(s) to your schedule. 

Fall withdraw deadlines are located on the Withdrawal Deadlines page. To drop or withdraw from a course, please email Registrar@ilstu.edu. 

Winter/Spring 2023 Registration Dates

Winter registration has closed. To register at this time, you would need an override. If you have an override, please email Registrar@ilstu.edu to get enrolled.

Spring registration will end at 10 p.m. Friday, December 16. Spring registration will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Janaury 9 and concludes at 10 p.m. Monday, January 30. To register for a course after January 30, please fill out the Late Registration Request Form in your My.IllinoisState.edu account. You can also come in person to Moulton 107 with a photo ID to add course(s) to your schedule. 

Winter/Spring withdraw deadlines are located on the Withdrawal Deadlines page. 

Winter Session

Illinois State University offers online accelerated Winter Session courses to continuing students. Students are limited to enrolling in one class per session. Students on academic probation are not eligible to enroll. Credit hours taken during the Winter Session will be applied to the spring semester's total academic load. Grades are posted at the conclusion of the spring term. 

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 instructor 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.