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2020-2021 Academic Year

Due to recent public health circumstances, some or all Illinois State University undergraduate and graduate instruction for all or part of the 2020-2021 academic year may be delivered by traditional in person instruction, online instruction, and/or in a hybrid format (including both in-person and online components). The mode of instruction may be adjusted based on public health and safety considerations. View billing information concerning Illinois State University tuition and fees for the 2020-21 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. Illinois State University will continue to follow published withdrawal and refund policies concerning tuition and fees. Tuition and fees will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Homepage Walk-through (Holds, To-Do List, and Tasks)
Navigating the Student Center
Managing Classes
My Classes Page
How to Register for Classes
The Shopping Cart Option
How to Drop Classes
How to Swap Classes
Pass/No Pass Grading Basis and Credit Hours
How to Browse the Course Catalog
My Academic Requirements Report
Add Classes to My Planner
Enroll in Classes from My Planner

Fall 2020 Registration Dates

Fall registration dates are now available in your My.IllinoisState.edu portal.

Advanced registration will open at 8 a.m. Monday, March 23, and will end at 10 p.m. Friday, May 1. Fall registration will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, May 18 and concludes at 10 p.m. Friday, August 28. After August 28, registration must be done in person in 107 Moulton Hall. Please bring your student ID. If unable to come in person, you can email us for registration assistance at: Registrar@ilstu.edu. 

Second-Half Semester Registration

If seats are available, you can register for second-half semester courses. This option is available through the first day the class begins.

After online registration closes, stop by our office in 107 Moulton Hall with a photo ID or email us at Registrar@ilstu.edu and we'll register you for second-half semester courses.

Winter 2021 Registration Dates

Winter registration dates will be available starting October 1 in your My.IllinoisState.edu portal.

Advanced registration will open at 8 a.m. Monday, October 19, and will end at 10 p.m. Friday, November 13. After November 13, registration must be done in person in 107 Moulton Hall. Please bring your student ID. If unable to come in person, you can email us for registration assistance at: Registrar@ilstu.edu. 

Spring 2021 Registration Dates

Spring registration dates will be available starting October 1 in your My.IllinoisState.edu portal.

Advanced registration will open at 8 a.m. Monday, October 19, and will end at 10 p.m. Friday, December 11. Spring registration will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, January 4 and concludes at 10 p.m. Monday, January 25. After January 25, registration must be done in person in 107 Moulton Hall. Please bring your student ID. If unable to come in person, you can email us for registration assistance at: Registrar@ilstu.edu. 

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.