Advance Registration 

Please use these instructions to register for the fall and spring semesters, as well as the winter and summer sessions.

The exact dates for each term/semester's Advanced Registration period are listed on the Academic Calendar.

Current undergraduate students register during Advance Registration on, or after, their enrollment appointment. Your enrollment appointment is assigned based on the number of credits you’ve earned (which doesn’t include in-progress courses).

If you do not register for any classes by 11:59 p.m. on the first day of classes, you will be charged a $40 late registration fee to enroll in classes. 
 

Step 1: Check your Enrollment Appointment

Your enrollment appointment is the earliest time you can register for classes.  

You can register for classes any time after your appointment begins, within the registration period. However, we suggest you register as soon as possible to allow for the best selection of classes. 

Check your enrollment appointment online. (Once you’ve signed in, you’ll need to select the correct semester and click “Continue.”) 

We also suggest that you check your holds now. You won’t be able to register until you have resolved any holds on your student account. 

Step 2: Meet with your Academic Advisor

You should review your degree audit and then meet with your academic advisor before developing a schedule or registering for classes.  

Advising is an opportunity for you to review your progress toward your degree and other educational goals. Your advisor will work with you to ensure you’re on the right track.

During this meeting, you’ll also get your Advisement Verification Number (AVN), which you’ll need to register.

Schedule an advising appointment.

Step 3: Plan your Schedule

First, use the Schedule of Classes to determine which courses you’d like to take. Next, plan your schedule: 

Don’t spend hours trying to make the perfect schedule on your own. Use UAlbany’s online Schedule Planner to easily generate a schedule that fits your individual needs. 

Schedule Planner allows you to explore all possible registration options, while considering your work schedule, practice times, club meetings, breaks and more. 

Schedule Planner does not enroll you in classes. You must import your cart to the registration system.  
 

How to Use Schedule Planner 
  1. Sign into Schedule Planner. Use your Net ID and password. 
     
  2. Add classes. Narrow your search by filtering based on Campus, Academic Session, Instruction Mode, Course Attribute and more. 
     
  3. Add breaks. Build in breaks for practices, work, meetings, etc. 
     
  4. Generate schedules. View and compare multiple schedules to find the best option. 
     
  5. Check out. When you have found the right schedule, click “Send to Shopping Cart” to begin registration. 

Note: Be sure to read any footnotes or comments added to the course sections you select. You may need to get a permission number from the instructor or department to register for a class.

Step 4: Register for Classes

To start, you’ll need to enter your Advisor Verification Number (AVN). 

  1. Sign into the AVN Verification Portal. Use your Net ID and password. 
     
  2. Click the check boxes to acknowledge that you’ve read and understand the financial terms and conditions for registration at the University at Albany. 
     
  3. Enter your AVN into the vacant field next to the appropriate semester or term. 
     
  4. Click “Save.” 
     
Enroll using Schedule Planner 

Next, you’ll need to import your Schedule Planner selection to the registration system.  

  1. As explained above in Step 3, click “Send to Shopping Cart” in Schedule Planner
     
  2. Select “Enrollment Request.” 
     
  3. Choose the correct semester or term, then select “Continue.” 
     
  4. Click “Import Cart.” 
     
  5. View the classes in your cart. If needed, enter a permission number and/or change the units. Then, click “Next.” 
     
  6. Confirm the classes. Then, click on “Proceed to Step 2 of 3.” 
     
  7. View the results. Then, click on “Finish Enrolling.” 
     
  8. Check the status of your enrollment. A green checkmark indicates successful enrollment. A red X indicates an error occurred. 
     
  9. Click “My Class Schedule” to verify your enrollment. 
     
Enroll without Schedule Planner 

If you don’t want to use Schedule Planner, please follow these instructions instead: 

  1. Sign into the Enrollment Portal. Use your Net ID and password. 
     
  2. Choose the correct semester or term, then select “Continue.” 
     
  3. Enter the class number. Then, click “Enter.” 
     
  4. View the class in your cart. If needed, enter a permission number and/or change the units. Then, click “Next.” 
     
  5. Confirm the class. Then, click on “Proceed to Step 2 of 3.” 
     
  6. View the results. Then, click on “Finish Enrolling.” 
     
  7. Check the status of your enrollment. A green checkmark indicates successful enrollment. A red X indicates an error occurred. 
     
  8. Click “My Class Schedule” to verify your enrollment. 

Add/Drop

You can choose to adjust your original schedule by adding and/or dropping classes. Visit the Academic Calendar for exact Add/Drop deadlines. 
 

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Adding a Class

Add periods are determined by the class session (semester-length, 8 Week, etc.). Visit the Academic Calendar for exact Add deadlines.

Please follow the instructions for registering for classes above to add a class.

Dropping a Class

Drop periods are determined by the class session (semester-length, 8 Week, etc.). Visit the Academic Calendar for exact Drop deadlines.

Note: You cannot withdraw from a course after the Drop period ends without approval from the Office of Undergraduate Education. There is a $20 Late Withdrawal fee. 

If you’re planning to drop a course without swapping it for another, you should first review UAlbany’s Financial Liability policy for information on how it may affect your financial aid and/or refund. You may need to submit a Tuition Appeal Request, if applicable. 

If you are still enrolled in a class after the last day to withdraw with a “W,” you are expected to complete the course. Your grade will reflect all work submitted. 

Note: Dropping all classes is not an official withdrawal from the University. Visit the Undergraduate Education website for instructions on how to withdraw from UAlbany. 
 

How to Drop a Class 
  1. Sign into the Enrollment Portal. Use your Net ID and password. 
     
  2. On the “Drop” tab, click the box to the left of the course(s) you want to drop. 
     
  3. Click “Drop Selected Classes.” 
     
  4. Confirm your selection(s) by clicking “Finish Dropping.” 
     
  5. Click the check boxes to acknowledge that you’ve read and you understand the financial terms and conditions for Add/Drop at the University at Albany. 
     
  6. Click “OK.” 
     
  7. View your results. A green checkmark indicates the class was dropped successfully. A red X indicates an error occurred. (If an error occurred, click “Fix Errors” to make changes to make changes to your request.) 
     
  8. Click “My Class Schedule” to verify your dropped course(s). 

Forms 

NameDescriptionContact
Time ConflictAsk permission to register for a class that conflicts with the time of another class for which you’ve already registered. Contact the Registrar’s Office with any questions or concerns. 
Exception to the 100-Level Course RestrictionComplete this form if you are a senior (88 or more credits completed) who needs to register for a 100-level course to complete a General Education, major and/or minor requirement. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Education with any questions or concerns.
Exception to Course Withdrawal Deadline Request an exception to the Drop deadline. (If approved, you’ll need to pay the $20 Late Withdrawal fee.) Contact the Office of Undergraduate Education with any questions or concerns.
Tuition Appeal RequestSubmit this form if you drop a course without swapping it for another or if you officially withdraw from the University. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Education with any questions or concerns.
Exception to Course S/U DeadlineRequest an exception to the S/U grading deadline.Contact the Office of Undergraduate Education with any questions or concerns.
Request to Exceed 19 Credit Hour MaximumRequest to take more than 19 credits in a semester.  Contact the Office of Undergraduate Education with any questions or concerns.

 

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Additional Information 

Please visit the Undergraduate Bulletin for detailed guidance on registration policies.
 

Enrollment Status (Full-time, Half-time, etc.)

A normal undergraduate course load is 15 credits per semester. Your enrollment status is based on the following: 

  • Full-time: At least 12 credits per semester 
     
  • Three-quarter-time: Nine to 11 credits per semester 
     
  • Half-time: Six to eight credits per semester 
     
  • Less than half-time: One to five credits per semester 

You cannot register for more than 19 credits per term without approval from the Office of Undergraduate Education.

Class Status (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior)

Your class status is based on the number of credits you’ve completed toward your degree: 

  • Freshman: Fewer than 24 credits 
  • Sophomore: 24 to 55 credits 
  • Junior: 56 to 87 credits 
  • Senior: 88 credits or more 

You’ll generally be able to enroll in any courses at the level appropriate for your class status. However, departments can require that you’ve earned at least a C or Satisfactory (S) grade in prerequisite courses to register for advanced courses. 

Seniors must get approval from the Office of Undergraduate Education to register for 100-level courses during Advance Registration. Seniors can register for 100-level courses during the Add/Drop period without permission.  

Note: Incomplete (I) grades do not count toward your class status until you’ve completed the course. 

Arranged (ARR) Courses

If you want to enroll in a course section with meeting days, times and room listed as Arranged (ARR), please contact the instructor or department before registering for the course to formalize the meeting details. 

UUP Tuition Waivers

Students using UUP Tuition Waivers must register for, or add, classes during the designated UUP Registration Dates. Visit the UUP Tuition Waivers page for exact dates. 

UUP registration begins two days before the first day of classes for each session/semester.   

If you register for a class prior to the published dates and your class fills to capacity, your waiver request will be denied, and you will be liable to pay the full amount of tuition for the class. 

The only exception to this rule is when a student uses a permission number to register for a class. If you are using a permission number to register, you may register for the class at any time.

Deregistration

You are responsible for attending the classes you’ve enrolled in and are also responsible for ensuring you have the required prerequisite(s) before registering for a class. Check your enrollment status at any time on MyUAlbany

If you fail to attend a semester-length class and explain your absence within the Add period, or lack the required prerequisites for a class, your instructor is allowed to deregister you. 

Note: These protocols apply to spring and fall semester 8 Week classes on a prorated basis, depending on the length of the class in question. You are not deregistered for failing to attend class in the summer or winter terms.  

You can also be deregistered for failure to submit required health documentation.

Deregistration can affect your bill, financial aid, grades and/or course load.

For detailed information, please visit the Deregistration Information for Students page.