Scheduling Classes

Prior to registration for courses students are encouraged to:

  • make sure no holds have been placed on your record
  • discuss course selections with the BLS Advising Office by emailing mhoward@umw.edu or setting up an appointment through Starfish
  • consider repeating a course in which you earned below a C in order to improve your grade-point average
  • check for prerequisites before registering for courses
  • first-time students are encouraged to enroll in lower level classes before attempting 300 or 400-level classes (many upper level courses have prerequisites)
  • run a Degree Evaluation in Banner
  • schedule an advising appointment with your advisor

To enhance the availability of courses complete online registration as early as the opportunity is available (i.e., currently enrolled students and students on approved leave of absence are encouraged to check the Registrar’s website for appointment dates and times.

Adding Classes 

Courses may be added in the Office of the Registrar during the adjustment period which lasts through the first week of classes. The appropriate form is a Course_Change_Request . You may check the open class list  (classes with available seats) on the Registrar’s Website for continual updates of open classes during this week.

Resources

Schedule Template

Schedule of Courses

Open Class List

Searchable Course Descriptions

Searchable Course Schedule