This site offers step-by-step instructions to help you navigate the course registration process. Learn how to browse available courses, check class schedules, and prepare for enrollment. Whether you’re a new student or a returning one, this site is designed to assist you in planning your academic journey. If you’re interested in changing your program, click here <to hyperlink>.
Registering for classes
The Academic Calendar houses all registration dates. An email is sent to Adler students via their University account with important information regarding registration and advising.
Prior to registering, all students must meet with their advisor. Those who do not, will not be able to register. Please note, the notifications section within Self-Service will show any holds preventing you from registering.
Students are strongly encouraged to keep of their degree requirements.
To do so, use the progress tab found in the Student Planner to audit your degree. This is the same information used to confer your degree upon applying to graduate.
Registering for courses | Step-by-step registration instructions
- Visit Self-Service.
- After logging in, please check Notifications to ensure there are no holds that would prevent you from being able to register.
If there is a hold on your account, please make note of the department that has placed the hold and connect with them directly.
- If there are no holds, select Student Planning to search for courses and register for course sections. See example image here.
- On the next screen, you can:
- View Your Progress.
- Plan your Degree and Register for Classes.
- Search for courses… (top right box).
See example image here.
- Use the Search for courses… to make your first course selection. You will need the course prefix and number, e.g. PSY-642.
- After entering the course, select View Available Selections for… Do not select Add Course to Plan.
- Find your desired course section for the term — make sure you select a section. Then hit the Add Section to Schedule button. See example image here.
Please remember each course section has a section letter or letters attached (ex: PSY-998-A). If you do not see a section letter or letters attached, you have only added the course to your plan. You will need to go back and add an actual section.
- A window will pop up. Select Add to Section. See image here.
- Repeat the above steps for the remainder of your course selections.
- Once you are done. Click Academics > Student Planning > Plan and Schedule. See example image here.
- Each course selection will be marked Planned. If you’re ready to complete the registration process, click the blue Register or Register Now button.
- Once you have successfully registered, you will see Registered, but not started or Register next to each course. See example image here.
Dropping a class
Students can choose to drop a class before the drop period without a fee or impacts on their GPA. Please see the Academic Calendar for deadlines.
Dropping a class | Step-by-step registration instructions
- Visit Self-Service.
- After logging in, please check Notifications to ensure there are no holds that would prevent you from being able to register.
If there is a hold on your account, please make note of the department that has placed the hold and connect with them directly.
- If there are no holds, select Student Planning. See example image here.
- Select the section of the course you wish to drop during open registration or before the add/drop period.
- Once selected, you will see a DROP button. Click to drop. See example image here.
- A Register and Drop Sections window will pop up. Select the sections you’d like to drop — selected sections will have a green check next to them. See example image here.
- Click update.
- You will return to the Student Planning screen and the course you dropped will say Planned. See example image here.
If you wish to remove this course from your planner, click the X next to the section in your schedule. To remove the course from your entire course plan, click the X next to the course name in the top left corner. See example image here.
Registering for a class with a waitlist
Students can opt to register for courses with a waitlist so they can enroll in the event space becomes available.
Adding a course with a waitlist | Step-by-step registration instructions
- Visit Self-Service.
- Select Student Planning. See image here.
- If a section is has a waitlist, it will be indicated in the planning section. See example image here.
- If you’d like to join the waitlist, click the Add Section to Schedule button.
- A notification box will pop up with a red alert saying the section has a waitlist. If you still wish to continue, click the Add Section to Schedule. See example image here.
This does not mean you’re officially on the waitlist — please proceed through the next steps to complete the waitlist process.
- On the left-hand side, select Plan & Schedule.
- The course section will be yellow and the status will be planned. You must then click Waitlist. See example image here.
- Once you’ve hit the Waitlist button, the status of the course will change from planned to waitlisted. See example image here.
If space becomes available, an email will be sent to your Adler Unversity email account notifying you that you have 48 hours to officially register for the course. After 48 hours, you will be dropped from the waitlist.
Withdrawing from a class
Students who would like to withdraw from a course should e-mail their advisor or program chair/director. The email should be sent via your primary Adler University e-mail address. The Academic Calendar outlines specific dates withdraws need to be completed by in order for students not to incur fees.
If approved, your advisor, program chair, or program director will send your email to the Office of the Registrar for processing. The Registrar will confirm your last date of attendance in the course prior to processing the withdrawal.
Once the add/drop period concludes, students have the option to withdraw from a course or exam before the final grade is posted by their instructor. Students are academically and financially responsible for all courses that remain on their schedule after the add/drop period ends. Students are not automatically dropped or withdrawn from a class for non-attendance.
Students cannot withdraw from a course or exam with a W grade if the course has already ended or if the exam submission date has passed. Students who wish to withdraw from a course after this date will receive a WF grade (factors into your GPA as an F) or a WNC grade for credit/no credit courses. The student’s grade will be based on the date the student initiated the request to withdraw.
If you wish to withdraw from all of your courses or withdraw completely from the University, you must submit a Student Withdrawal Form. If you need to take a leave of absence, complete the appropriate Leave of Absence Form for your campus.
