Missouri State has implemented a new administrative computer system, including a new tool for registering for classes. The new registration system will be used when registering for the fall 2009 and subsequent semesters. Below are instructions and helpful hints on how to use the new system.
Demonstration video | How to register | Searching for classes | Registration blocks (errors) | Finished with registration and confirmation | Payment of fees
Video
View a video demonstrating a typical registration.
How to register
After navigating to the registration system and choosing a semester, the first registration page you will see is titled “Add or Drop Classes.” This is essentially the main menu of registration.
During an initial registration, this page will contain information text at the top and an “Add Classes Worksheet” section at the bottom.
If you have accessed the class schedule ahead of time and noted the CRN (course reference number) of the classes you plan to take, then you can add them to the worksheet and register by selecting the “Submit Changes” button.
The system allows you to register for multiple classes at once or one class at a time. We strongly encourage you to register for one class at a time, as the worksheet will not hold the class for you until it is submitted. In addition, if you receive a registration block (error) when submitting the class, it will be easier to interpret the block when only submitting one class at a time.
If you do not know your CRN, then you can search for it by selecting the Class Search button.
Searching for classes
The “Look Up Classes” page allows you to search for classes based on a variety of filters. You can be as specific as you would like. You must enter at least one subject. You may select multiple subjects by holding the control key on a PC or the option key on a Mac and clicking the subjects you wish to search. You may select all subjects, by selecting the first subject, scrolling to the bottom of the subject list, pressing shift, and selecting the last subject. When finished selecting criteria, select the “Class Search” button.
If you enter applicable criteria, then the next page will give a listing of all sections found. You will see information associated with the section, including the day, time, capacity, instructor, etc. Please note that this display does not list the course delivery type (cable, interactive CD, video rental, etc.) and location (Springfield, West Plains, Neosho, China, etc.). Select the section’s CRN hyperlink to view this information.
After viewing details about the section, select the “Return to Previous” link or the back button of your browser to return to the list of sections resulting from your class search. At this point you may either directly register for a class/classes, or add a class/classes to your worksheet. We strongly encourage you to directly register for the class by selecting the “Register” button.
If you registered for the class successfully, you will see a new section on the “Add or Drop Classes” page called “Current Schedule.” This lists classes you have added (and dropped with a W grade). If the class is not listed in this section, then are not registered for it.
Registration blocks (errors)
The registration system checks for conditions, such as time conflicts, prerequisites, lab and lecture combinations, and program restrictions that may block you from registering for a class.
View the full list of registration errors, including descriptions.
In addition ,sometimes previous registration errors are not cleared in the system as expected and therefore conflict with further attempts to register for classes. If you experience this, the best way to eliminate the problem is to navigate back to the “Student” tab, “Registration” link, and “Add or Drop” classes link.
Finished with registration and confirmation
After you have successfully registered for all of your classes, you are finished. You are free to print this page but it is not required. You do not need to navigate to any type of confirmation page. You may simply logout and/or close your browser window.
Payment of fees
If you decide to not attend, you must officially withdraw (drop all your classes) before or during the first week of classes. If you withdraw after that time, you will owe your tuition and fees, even if you do not attend classes.