Penn State Office of the University Registrar

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.

View Class Search

View Class Search

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

Registration Timetable

Registration Timetable

View the course registration schedule for the upcoming semesters.

Adding, 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.

Instruction 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.

Enforced 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.

Department Contacts for Course Controls

Department Contacts for Course Controls

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

Late Registration

Late Registration

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

Multiple Campus Registration

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.

Retroactive Registration

Retroactive Registration

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

Veterans 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.

Office of the University Registrar
112 Shields Building
University Park PA 16802

814-865-6357
registrar@psu.edu