Course Registration Information
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar is your source for important dates related to your academic career at UAFS including all advising and registration details.
Course Schedule
- Fall Schedule - Published March 1
- Spring/Summer Schedule - Published Oct. 1
- or in Workday.
Advising
- Each semester after the is published, the advising season begins.
- Before the schedule is released, students will receive communication from their advisor with instructions on how to schedule an advising appointment.
- All students are required to meet with their advisor each semester to review their academic progress, plan courses for the upcoming term, and discuss any questions about course sequencing, degree completion timelines, or university policies.
- During the advising appointment, the advisor and student should also review any holds or pending items that could prevent registration.
- Once the advising meeting is complete and all holds are cleared, the student is ready to register for classes.
- To ensure the best appointment times, students are encouraged to schedule early. Advisor availability becomes limited as we approach Registration Week. Appointments can be scheduled in
Registration Timeline
- Registration Week marks the official opening of the registration window for each term. Students may register any time after their assigned Registration Appointment time.
- Registration Appointments are found in the Academics hub of Workday with the specific date and time.
- Registration week is the preferred time to register to ensure enrollment in the preferred sections and avoid being placed on a waitlist.
- Registration remains open until the first week of the term, allowing students to make schedule adjustments, if needed.
- For details on registration timelines and dates please refer to the Academic Calendar.
Are You Ready to Register?
Follow these steps to ensure a smooth registration process.
- Complete Workday Onboarding
- Each term, students must complete a set of Onboarding tasks in Workday. These tasks confirm that your contact information and required authorizations are accurate and up to date.
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- Schedule and attend your advising appointment to review your academic progress and plan your courses for the upcoming term.
- Have an Up-to-Date Academic Plan
- Work with your advisor to make sure your Academic Plan in Workday reflects your intended courses and degree progress.
- Create a Saved Schedule
- Use Workday to build and save your preferred class schedule ahead of time for quicker registration once your window opens.
- Check for Holds
- Verify that you have no holds that prevent registration. Holds can be viewed in your Academics Hub in Workday.
- Know your Registration Appointment
- Your Registration Appointment marks the date and time when your registration window opens. You can find this in your Academics Hub.
- Register in Workday
- Once your registration window opens, log in to and register.
Registration How-To
Students can register three ways in Workday.
By saving your preferred class sections ahead of time, your full class schedule for the next semester is already built. This feature also allows you to register in the Workday Mobile App.
- Once your registration appointment opens:
- Go to the Academics Hub
- View your Saved Schedule
- Click 鈥�Register鈥�
This method is similar to using the Saved Schedule but requires more time and attention
on the day of registration.
Registering from the Academic Plan allows students to see the Academic Requirements
for the upcoming term and choose their preferred courses that meet those requirements.
This option allows for some flexibility to compare class times and section options
before registering.
- Go to the Academics Hub
- View My Academic Plan
- Click 鈥�Register from Plan鈥�
- Review the course offerings that meet each requirement, select your preferred sections, and click 鈥�Register."
If you are unable to use a Saved Schedule or Academic Plan, you can manually search
for and register for specific course sections.
To register this way:
- Go to the Academics Hub
- Open the Planning and Registration
- Click Find Course Sections to search and register.
Waitlisted Courses
If a course has reached maximum capacity during registration, a student may place themselves on the waitlist for the course.
Making Changes
Do you need to drop a class before the term starts or make a change to your schedule? Students can Drop or Swap classes in Workday on the My Enrolled Courses tab with the Actions button
- Drop allows you to remove the selected course entirely from your schedule
- Swap allows you to remove that course and add another in its place- this could be a new section or meeting time for the same course, or a different course entirely. Once this swap is processed, your My Enrolled Courses will update. You can use this guide for details on how to Drop and Swap in Workday.
Withdrawing from a Course After Semester Starts
Once the semester begins (or after the official adjustment and refund period ends), you must officially withdraw from a course in Workday if you decide not to remain enrolled.
Withdrawal Policy
- Through the 11th day of fall/spring semester (or fifth day of summer): No record on your transcript.
- Deadlines:
- Fall/Spring Semesters: 5 p.m. on Friday of the 12th week.
- Summer Semester: 5 p.m. on Friday of the 4th week of a five-week term.
- Withdrawals made before the deadline result in a "W" on your transcript
How to Request a Withdraw in Workday
- Click your Profile Icon (top right).
- Click View Profile.
- Select Academics.
- Click Current Classes.
- Under My Enrolled Courses, click Withdraw.
- Check the Confirm Withdraw from the course box and review the alert.
- Click
- Click Submit
- Please note: This process is the request to withdraw and is not immediately effective. Withdrawing from a course requires approval from advising or registrar staff. Your course withdrawal will not be on your student record until it is approved.
- Quick Reference Guide Withdraw from a Course
- Contact the Financial Aid Office if you have questions about how withdrawing could affect your financial aid and scholarships.
Need Help?
Contact your Academic Advisor if you have questions about your schedule, have issues completing registration, or need support.
Review our Quick Reference Guides for instructions on how to:
- Register from a Saved Schedule
- Register from Academic Plan
- Register from Find a Course Section Report
- Drop or Swap a Course
- Withdraw from a Course
Terms to Know
When it comes to academic advising, registering for classes, changing your schedule, and withdrawing from the university, there are many terms that may seem unfamiliar or confusing. To help you better understand, we've created a glossary of these terms.