Penn State Office of the University Registrar

The Office of the University Registrar will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Registration

Registration is the process by which students enroll in courses for a given semester. Below is information on how and when to register for courses, and what classes are available. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser before completing any registration activity.

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View Class Search

Penn State offers a large selection of courses each semester which can be viewed in the LionPATH Schedule of Classes.

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Registration Timetable

View the course registration schedule for the upcoming semesters.

Icon image of the plus and minus signsAdding, Dropping, and Auditing Courses

Adding, Dropping, and Auditing Courses

Once registration is complete, students can still add, drop, or audit courses for a limited time after the semester begins.

Icon image of an instructor pointing to text on a boardInstruction Modes

Instruction Modes

Each semester, classes are offered in a variety of delivery methods, which can be viewed in the "Class Details" section of a given class in the LionPATH Schedule of Classes.

Icon image of an exclamation pointEnforced Prerequisites

Enforced Prerequisites

Prerequisite requirements are enforced during the course registration process. Students who do not meet the prerequisites for a course will not be able to register for that course.

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Department Contacts for Course Controls

Contact the appropriate department to request enrollment in a course that has a course control.

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Late Registration

Registrations that occur after the regular add period are classified as late registrations and apply certain conditions to students who register late.

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Multiple Campus Registration

Students can enroll in courses at both their assigned home-campus and additional campuses during the same semester with permission from the non-home campuses.

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Retroactive Registration

Retroactive registration is only available for semesters prior to Fall 2016. A Faculty Senate petition is now required.

Icon image of a cursor in a web browser windowVeterans Priority Registration / Military Honor Cord Program

Veterans Priority Registration / Military Honor Cord Program

In recognition of those who service in the military, the University offers priority registration and red, white, and blue honor cord recognition at graduation.