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Winter/Spring 2024 Registration Dates and Process

Winter and Spring registration dates and times will be available starting October 1 in your My.IllinoisState.edu account. 

Winter and Spring advanced registration will open at 8 a.m. Monday, October 16. Winter registration will end at 10 p.m. Friday, November 17. Spring registration will conclude at 10 p.m. Monday, January 29. 

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

Winter Session courses are accelerated courses offered to continuing students. More information about Winter Session courses can be found below.

Fall 2023 Registration Dates and Process

Beginning Saturday, August 26, you will need an override from the department offering the course to add or switch sections of a course. You can request a course permit override in your My.IllinoisState.edu portal by selecting the Academics tab and scrolling down to the Registration section. If approved, you will receive a confirmation email and then, you can register. Fall registration concludes at 10 p.m. Friday, September 1.

To register for a course after September 1, please fill out the Late Registration Request Form in your My.IllinoisState.edu portal. You can find this form by selecting the Academics tab and scrolling down to the Registration section. You can come in person to Moulton 107 during business hours (Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) with a photo ID to add course(s) to your schedule also. 

Fall 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 Winter 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. Winter Session courses cannot be repeated in the following spring term. Grades are posted at the conclusion of the spring term.

Explore Registration

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

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.

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

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.

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