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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Advanced registration 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.
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
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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.
Some classes might require permission from the instructor for you to enroll.
To make a request:
You'll be informed by email if your request is granted.
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.
Check the academic calendar for drop/add deadlines.
See what textbooks you might need for your classes.