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Pre-Term Priority Registration Schedule

In Fall, Winter, and Spring terms, students register for classes according to a priority registration schedule based on class standing. Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible once their pre-term registration queue opens. All students have equal priority when registering for Summer term. For specific registration deadlines, see the Academic Calendar.

 

Summer 2009

All Students: Mon., May 4


Fall 2009

The online registration period runs from May 11, 2009 through Oct. 4, 2009.

The online Class Schedule will be live by the end of the day on April 27, 2009.

Continuing Students

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., May 11
Seniors: Weds., May 13
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., May 18
Juniors: Weds., May 20
Sophomores: Tues., May 26
Freshmen: Thurs., May 28
Quick Entry Students: Mon., Sept. 14

Students Starting in Summer 2009

Newly Admitted Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., June 1
Newly Admitted Transfer and Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., July 13
Newly Admitted Freshmen: Mon., July 13
Quick Entry Students: Mon., Sept. 14

Students Starting in Fall 2009

Newly admitted undergraduate students (freshmen and transfer) may register during their Orientation and Advising Day beginning in July. Detailed Orientation information is mailed to students beginning in mid-May. Students who fail to attend Orientation may not register for Fall classes until September 14. Online registration and course adjustments are available after Orientation through October 5. For additional information regarding

Orientation: Web site: www.pdx.edu/orientation

E-mail: orientation@pdx.edu

Phone: 503.725.5555 or
toll free 800.547.8887, ext. 5555

Newly Admitted Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., June 1
Newly Admitted Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., July 13
School of Social Work Students (New & Continuing): Contact the School of Social Work for registration dates.
Quick Entry Students: Mon., Sept. 14


Winter 2010

The online registration period runs from Nov. 9, 2009 through Jan. 10, 2010.

The online Class Schedule will be live by the end of the day on October 26, 2009.

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., Nov. 9
Seniors: Thurs., Nov. 12
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., Nov. 16
Juniors: Wed., Nov. 18
Sophomores: Mon., Nov. 23
Freshmen: Weds., Nov. 25
Quick Entry Students: Mon., Nov. 30


Spring 2010

The online registration period runs from February 15, 2010 through April 4, 2010.

The online Class Schedule will be live by the end of the day on February 1, 2010. 

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., Feb. 15
Seniors: Weds., Feb. 17
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., Feb. 22
Juniors: Wed., Feb. 24
Sophomores: Mon., March 1
Freshmen: Weds., March 5
Quick Entry Students: Mon., March 8

 

Online Registration Hours

The online registration system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with occasional maintenance downtime in the early hours of Sunday morning. The system is not available on University holidays.

Class Standing

Pre-term registration dates are prioritized according to student class standings, which are determined by the number of credits earned.  Credits earned are completed courses and don't include current term registration which have not been completed.  Class standing credits earned are as follows:

Standing Quarter Credits Earned
Freshman 1-44
Sophomore 45-89
(90+ credits = upper division)
Junior 90-134
Senior 135+
Postbac grad or undergrad holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Registration Deadlines

Each term there are deadlines related to adding and dropping classes, making grading option changes, withdrawing from classes, and tuition refunds. It's important for students to be aware of these deadlines as they affect student financial obligations and how courses are recorded on Portland State University transcripts.

In general, classes may be added online during the first week of the term. During week two courses may be added with instructor permission. Classes may be dropped during the first two weeks of the term without being recorded on Portland State transcripts.  Classes may be withdrawn during weeks three through seven of a term, withdrawn courses are recorded on Portland State transcripts as "W" grades. Grading option changes may be made during the first seven weeks of a term. For details, see the Academic Calendar.

 

 

Past Term Registration Dates


Fall 2008

The online registration period runs from May 12, 2008 through Oct. 5, 2008

Continuing Students

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., May 12
Seniors: Weds., May 14
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., May 19
Juniors: Weds., May 21
Sophomores: Tues., May 27
Freshmen: Thurs., May 29
Quick Entry Students: Mon., Aug. 18

Students Starting in Summer 2008

Newly Admitted Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Fri., May 30
Newly Admitted Transfer and Postbac Undergraduates: Thurs., July 10
Newly Admitted Freshmen: Fri., July 11
Quick Entry Students: Mon., Aug. 18

Students Starting in Fall 2008

Newly admitted undergraduate students (freshmen and transfer) may register during their Orientation and Advising Day beginning in July. Detailed Orientation information is mailed to students beginning in mid-May. Students who fail to attend Orientation may not register for Fall classes until August 18. Online registration and course adjustments are available after Orientation through October 5. For additional information regarding

Orientation: Web site: www.pdx.edu/orientation

E-mail: orientation@pdx.edu

Phone: 503.725.5555 or
toll free 800.547.8887, ext. 5555

Newly Admitted Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Fri., May 30
Newly Admitted Postbac Undergraduates: Thurs., July 10
School of Social Work Students (New & Continuing): Contact the School of Social Work for registration dates.
Quick Entry Students: Mon., Aug. 18

Winter 2009

The online registration period runs from Nov. 10, 2008 through Jan. 11, 2009

The online Class Schedule will be live by the end of the day on October 27, 2008.

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., Nov. 10
Seniors: Weds., Nov. 12
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., Nov. 17
Juniors: Wed., Nov. 19
Sophomores: Mon., Nov. 24
Freshmen: Weds., Nov. 26
Quick Entry Students: Mon., Dec. 1

Spring 2009

The online registration period runs from February 16, 2009 through April 5, 2009

The online Class Schedule will be live by the end of the day on February 2, 2009. 

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., Feb. 16
Seniors: Weds., Feb. 18
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., Feb. 23
Juniors: Wed., Feb. 25
Sophomores: Mon., March 2
Freshmen: Weds., March 4
Quick Entry Students: Mon., March 9

Summer 2008

All Students: Mon., May 5