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Learn more about our services, in-person hours and other resources.


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Fall registration is open!

Now that you’ve applied, taken your placement tests and met with an academic advisor, you can register for credit courses at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø! What will you learn? Who will you become? Answering those questions starts with choosing your first 51³Ô¹ÏÍø classes. Be sure to register as early as possible! No one is given priority registration, and popular courses fill up fast.

And remember – if you need help, we are ready to help you through the registration process. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions.


Student Planning, Scheduling and Registration

Register for classes and track your progress using 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Student Planning, Scheduling and Registration! You can use this system to:

  • Monitor your progress
  • Create a plan for graduation and transfer
  • Send your plan to your advisor
  • Register, add, drop or withdraw
  • Manage your waitlisted sections
  • Get your grades
  • And more!

How do you find it? Student Planning, Scheduling and Registration is in your My51³Ô¹ÏÍø account. Just follow these steps to access:

  • Log in to My51³Ô¹ÏÍø
  • Select the Self Services card and then select Student Planning, Scheduling and Registration

Need help using Student Planning, Scheduling and Registration? Check out our  or . 


How to Register for Credit Courses

Registering for your classes online is the quickest way to get signed up. After logging in to Student Planning, Scheduling and Registration, check out the instructions below to get registered!

  • Click on My Progress to search for classes you need to complete your degree or certificate. 
  • Add courses to your plan, adding summer and winter terms as needed.
  • Use the Advising tab to ask your advisor to check your plan.
  • Use the filters to find sections that work with your schedule.
  • When you're ready, click the Register All button.
  • Set up a payment plan, make your tuition payment, and check your financial aid status. If you don't pay by the due date, you could be dropped from the schedule you just made.
  • Log out of My51³Ô¹ÏÍø and close your browser to ensure your session is completed.

After completing your online registration, you’ll receive an email confirming that your registration activity was processed, you will also receive an email indicating important deadline dates for each section. Check your class schedule in Student Planning, Scheduling and Registration in  for room updates before the term begins.


Registration Dates and Deadlines

Credit courses are offered in four terms – winter, spring, summer and fall. Registration for fall  begins in April. Winter term registration begins in October. Spring registration opens in November and registration for summer classes begins in March. The Academic Calendar provides specific dates. 

To increase your chances of getting the course and class section you want, register as early as possible. Open registration ends before the first scheduled class meeting with limited opportunity for late registration the first couple of days of the session.

Fall 2024 Registration Dates and Deadlines

 

Sessions 15-week First eight-week 13-week Second eight-week
Start and end date Aug. 26-Dec. 15 Aug. 26-Oct. 20 Sept. 9-Dec. 15 Oct. 21-Dec. 15
On-time registration begins April 10, 2024 April 10, 2024 April 10, 2024 April 10, 2024
Add deadline Refer to your student email to find important deadline dates for each of your classes.
Last day to drop with a full refund Refer to your student email to find important deadline dates for each of your classes. 
Last day to change to audit Refer to your student email to find important deadline dates for each of your classes. 
Last day to withdraw Nov. 18, 2024 Oct. 9, 2024 Nov. 20, 2024 Dec. 4, 2024
Finals Dec. 9-15 Last class Dec. 9-15 Last class

 

Winter 2025 Registration Dates and Deadlines

 

Sessions Five-week Two-week
Start and end date Dec. 16-Jan. 19 Jan. 6-Jan. 19
On-time registration begins Oct. 9, 2024 Oct. 9, 2024
Add deadline Refer to your student email to find important deadline dates for each of your classes.
Last day to drop with a full refund Refer to your student email to find important deadline dates for each of your classes. 
Last day to change to audit Refer to your student email to find important deadline dates for each of your classes. 
Last day to withdraw Jan. 13, 2025 Jan. 17, 2025
Finals Last class Last class

 

On-Time Registration Deadlines

Class typeOn-time registration deadlineAdd deadline

Face-to-face and Online Sync classes scheduled to meet two or more days per week

Before the first scheduled class meeting

Before the second scheduled class meeting

Face-to-face and Online Sync classes scheduled to meet one day per week

Before the first scheduled class meeting

Adding is prohibited

Hybrid, Hybrid SYNC, Online and Online Blended

Before the first day of the session in which the class is offered

Before the end of the first day of the session in which the class is offered.

Refund Deadlines

For classes scheduled eight weeks or more:

  • Students may drop the class for five calendar days after the date of the first scheduled class meeting and receive a full refund.
  • Students have five additional calendar days to withdraw from the class and receive a 60% reduction of the tuition, general student fees and lab fees charged for the class.
  • If a student withdraws more than 10 calendar days after the date of the first scheduled class meeting, no refunds will be issued.
  • For hybrid, hybrid synchronous, online, online blended and online synchronous classes, the first day of the session is considered the first scheduled class meeting.

For classes scheduled seven weeks or less:

  • Students may drop the class for two calendar days after the date of the first scheduled class meeting and receive a full refund. No refunds will be given after that date.
  • For hybrid, hybrid synchronous, online, online blended and online synchronous classes, the first day of the session is considered the first scheduled class meeting.

Registering late or making a change?

It is critical that you make every attempt to finalize your schedule well before the first day of class. If circumstances call for a schedule change, you may be able to register for some classes after the first scheduled day of class. For online, online sync, hybrid and hybrid sync classes, you have until the end of the first day of the session. For face-to-face classes and online sync classes that meet two or more days per week, you have before the second scheduled class meeting to make a change.

If the class appears in the course search as open, you may register for that class. Authorization to register during the later registration period requires department approval. Contact the assistant dean for the required permission to register after the late registration period.

Assistant Deans

If you need to drop or withdraw from a course after registering, you can go to My51³Ô¹ÏÍø and .

Questions?

We're here to help.

Records & Registration

Visit Us

Arnold Campus

Student Services Building Room 140
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
fax: 410-777-2489

IN-PERSON HOURS

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

REMOTE HOURS

Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m-6 p.m.

Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday
9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration Form

Would you prefer filling out a form and sending it to us?

Download the credit registration form.

Download the Spanish version of the form.

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at 410-777-1212

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