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Spring 2024 Registration Dates and Process

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.edu account by selecting the Academics tab and scrolling down to the Registration section. If approved, students will receive an email. 

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

Spring withdraw deadlines are located on the Withdrawal Deadlines page. 

Summer 2024 Registration Dates and Process

Summer registration is now open. Advanced registration will end at 10 p.m. Monday, May 20. You can register and make changes to your schedule any time on or after your specific registration date and time by clicking on the Register for Classes link found under the Academics tab in My.IllinoisState.edu.

To register for a course after May 20, please 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 schedules. 

Summer withdraw deadlines are located on the Withdrawal Deadlines page. 

Fall 2024 Registration Dates and Process

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

Advanced registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 25. You can register and make changes to your schedule any time on or after your specific registration date and time by clicking on the Register for Classes link found under the Academics tab in My.IllinoisState.edu.

Please pay careful attention to your registration start time as there are multiple start times (ex. 8:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.). Registration dates and times are determined based on the number of credit hours you have earned (not including your in-progress credits). Please note, this is not an advisor appointment, if you have not made an appointment to discuss your fall courses, you can schedule an appointment via your My.IllinoisState.edu portal. 

Fall 2024 Registration Dates and Times

Monday, March 25 Undergraduate and Graduate Priority Groups
*Register at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 26

Graduate Students
*Register at 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 27 Seniors and Second Bachelor's
A group registers at 8:30 a.m. (105 or more hours)
B group registers at 12:30 p.m. (90-104.9 hours)
Monday, April 1

Juniors
A group registers at 8:30 a.m. (75-89.9 hours)
B group registers at 12:30 p.m. (60-74.9 hours)

Monday, April 8 Sophomores
A group registers at 8:30 a.m. (45-59.9 hours)
B group registers at 12:30 p.m. (30-44.9 hours)
Monday, April 15

Freshmen
A group registers at 8:30 a.m. (15-29.9 hours)
B group registers at 12:30 p.m. (0-14.9 hours)

Students can register and make changes to their schedules any time on or after their specific registration date and time by clicking on the Register for Classes link found under the Academics tab in My.IllinoisState.edu. Beginning August 24, students will need a closed class override from the department offering the course to add or switch sections of a course. Fall registration concludes at 10 p.m. Friday, August 30.

To register for a course after August 30, please 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 schedules. 

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. To enroll in a Winter session course, students must be in good academic standing and have an established ISU grade point average. 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.

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