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Registration – Basics

• How to Register
• Online (Self Service) Registration
• In Person Registration

How to Register

You can register for classes online using MyCSULB from your registration access date and time until the day before the start of each summer session. MyCSULB is available anytime except for the dates and times noted on the Summer Calendar.

Self Service Registration dates are:

• Session I: March 17 - June 01, 2008
  Self Service Registration and Adjustments
• Session II: March 17 - June 22, 2008
  Self Service Registration and Adjustments
• Session III: March 17 - July 13, 2008
  Self Service Registration and Adjustments

In Person Registration, using the 'Late Registration Request' form, begins and ends on the following dates:

• Session I: June 2 - 13, 2008
  In Person Registration and Adjustments
• Session II: June 23 - July 7, 2008
  In Person Registration and Adjustments
• Session III: July 14 - 25, 2008
  In Person Registration and Adjustments

Online (Self Service) Registration and Adjustments

• Prepare to Register
• Select Your Classes
• Register
• Pay Your Fees
• Adjust Your Schedule - if necessary

Follow these steps to successfully register online. Check all the items in each step; not every item will apply to you, but those that do will help you achieve your goals in the best possible time.

2. Select your Classes

Have alternate classes in mind in case your class is cancelled or fills quickly. You may add yourself to a waitlist if a class is full. You may register for up to 13 units. To take more than 13 units, see Units – Maximum Load.

• View classes: Schedule of Classes. For assistance with your class search on MyCSULB , see How to Search the Schedule of Classes.

• Major Check your major. Some classes are restricted to students in certain majors.

• Prerequisites For many courses, you will not be allowed to register unless you have met the prerequisites. Transfer courses will be accepted automatically if they have been evaluated as equivalent to required CSULB courses. If you have transfer credit that has not been equated to a CSULB course, or if you believe that you have met the prerequisites in some other fashion, see the department or course instructor before you attempt to register for the course.

• Permission Get online permission to enroll in any class that indicates department or instructor consent is required. Contact the appropriate department or instructor. Online permission does not mean that you are enrolled in a class.

3. Register

Register at MyCSULB as early as you can on or after your registration access date and time. Self Service Registration dates are:

Session	Dates
Session I	March 17 - June 01, 2008
Session II	March 17 - June 22, 2008
Session III	March 17 - July 13, 2008

Registration access is available any time except for the dates noted on the Summer Calendar.

If you are enrolling in a course in order to remove the original grade from your grade point average, see How do I repeat ("Repeat-Delete") a class?

4. Pay Your Fees

If you register Mar 17 - Aug 22 , your fees are due 30 days from the date you register for classes or by Session I:May 21;Session II:May 21andSession III:May 21 , whichever comes first. If you register after Session I:May 21;Session II:May 21andSession III:May 21 , check your account summary at MyCSULB for your payment due date. You are encouraged to make payment immediately to confirm your registration requests.

Go to Fees and Finances to view fee amounts and how to pay. You may make a payment before registering (i.e. a deposit), if you choose. If you qualify for a full or partial financial aid fee deferment, you will only need to pay any remaining balance due.

Check your account balance at MyCSULB , especially after paying fees and any schedule changes.

Important! Failure to confirm your registration request with payment, by the deadline, may result in cancellation of your class schedule.

5. Adjust Your Schedule - if necessary

You may adjust your schedule online within these dates:

Session	Dates
Session I	March 17 - June 01, 2008
Session II	March 17 - June 22, 2008
Session III	March 17 - July 13, 2008

Follow the instructions at MyCSULB to add, drop, swap or waitlist classes. To change your grading option for a class, see Change Your Grading Option. To register or change your schedule after the dates above, see In Person Registration and Adjustments.

Important! It is YOUR responsibility to drop classes, regardless of the reason, by the deadlines to avoid charges or be eligible for a full or pro-rated refund. Failure to track your enrollment and student account records at MyCSULB may result in charges and holds preventing critical university services. If you had a financial aid fee deferment in place when you registered and are later determined ineligible for aid, or you decline your aid, you must drop your classes. Students who do not plan to attend should drop all classes before the first day of instruction of each session. After the session begins, students who drop all their classes will owe pro-rated fees based on the date of withdrawal.

Need help?

Refer to the topics under "How to use MyCSULB" at MyCSULB

Registration assistance is available during university business hours at (562) 985-5471.

In Person Registration and Adjustments

• In Person Registration Dates
• Late Registration Fee
• Add a Class or Change a Section
• Change Your Grading Option
• Drop a Class
• Withdrawing for Medical Reasons

During In Person Registration, you will need to fill out a form to register or adjust your schedule; you will not be able to use MyCSULB . Remember that class sizes are limited and classes may be already full.

In Person Registration Dates

Session	Dates
Session I	June 2 - 13, 2008
Session II	June 23 - July 7, 2008
Session III	July 14 - 25, 2008

Late Registration Fee

If you register on or after the first day of the session, your basic registration fees will include an additional $25 non-refundable Late Registration Fee. Bring the completed "Late Registration Request" form with payment to the Cashiers' windows. To pay the Late Registration Fee, see How to Pay. You should check your account summary on MyCSULB for fees you may owe and payment due date(s) whenever you make a change to your schedule.

Add a Class or Change a Section

All adds and section changes must be completed by:

Session	Dates
Session I	June 13, 2008
Session II	July 7, 2008
Session III	July 25, 2008

Instructors of classes of short duration will only approve requests if submitted early in the session.

1. Don't wait! Attend the class from the first day of instruction.

2. Go to a department office or Enrollment Services (BH-101), and ask for a 'Late Registration Request' form.

3. Ask the instructor to approve your request and sign your form.

4. If the instructor approves your request, bring the completed form to Enrollment Services (BH-101) with your CSULB ID card.

5. Check your account summary on MyCSULB for any additional fees and payment due date.

If you are enrolling in a course in order to remove the original grade from your grade point average, see How do I repeat ("Repeat-Delete") a class?

Change Your Grading Option

Under certain circumstances you may choose to take a class for credit/no credit (CR/NC) instead of a letter grade. You may also attend a class and receive no recorded grade (audit the class). No class that you audit will count towards your academic program.

All grading option changes must be completed by:

Session	Dates
Session I	June 13, 2008
Session II	July 7, 2008
Session III	July 25, 2008

Be aware that requests for CR/NC and Audit for short duration classes will only be approved by instructors if submitted early in the session.

If you are adding the class for the first time, follow the instructions to Add a Class or Change a Section and the appropriate steps below.

Request Credit/No Credit (CR/NC)

1. Check your CSULB Catalog or ask your program advisor about restrictions on CR/NC classes. You can also go to What is the Credit/No Credit Option?

2. Go to a department office or Enrollment Services (BH-101) and ask for a "Late Registration Request" form.

3. Ask your program advisor to approve your request and sign your form.

4. If your advisor approves your request, go to the department offering the class and ask for the department stamp of approval on your form.

5. Bring the completed form to Enrollment Services (BH- 101) with your CSULB ID card by:

   Session	Dates
   Session I	June 13, 2008
   Session II	July 7, 2008
   Session III	July 25, 2008

Audit a Class

1. Go to a department office or Enrollment Services (BH-101) and ask for a "Late Registration Request" form.

2. Ask the instructor to approve your request and sign your form.

3. If the instructor approves your request, bring the completed form to Enrollment Services (BH-101) with your CSULB ID card by:

   Session	Dates
   Session I	June 13, 2008
   Session II	July 7, 2008
   Session III	July 25, 2008

For more information on grading, see Grades.

Drop a Class

You must officially drop or withdraw from a class even though you may not have attended. Instructors do not drop students for non-attendance in the Summer term. Be aware that requests to drop short duration classes will only be approved by instructors if submitted early in the session.

Prior to the dates below, you must drop at MyCSULB . Follow the steps below to drop one, some, or all of your classes beginning:

Session	Dates
Session I	June 1, 2008
Session II	June 22, 2008
Session III	July 13, 2008

To drop a class during the first two weeks

1. Go to a department office or Enrollment Services (BH-101) and ask for a "Late Registration Request" form.

2. Ask the instructor to approve your request to drop and sign your form.

3. Bring the completed form to Enrollment Services (BH-101) with your CSULB ID card.

To drop a class after the second week

A "W" (Withdrawal) will be posted to a student's transcript for any course dropped after these dates:

Session	Dates
Session I	June 13, 2008
Session II	July 7, 2008
Session III	July 25, 2008

1. Go to a department office or Enrollment Services (BH-101) and ask for a "Request to Withdraw from a Class" form.

2. Ask the instructor to approve your request to withdraw and sign your form.

3. If the instructor approves your request, ask the chairperson of the department offering the class to sign your form.

4. Bring the completed form to Enrollment Services (BH-101) with your CSULB ID card.

Important! It is YOUR responsibility to drop classes, regardless of the reason, by the deadlines to avoid charges or be eligible for a full or pro-rated refund. Failure to track your enrollment and student account records at MyCSULB may result in charges and holds preventing critical university services. If you had a financial aid fee deferment in place when you registered and are later determined ineligible for aid, or you decline your aid, you must drop your classes. Students who do not plan to attend should drop all classes before the first day of instruction of each session. After the session begins, students who drop all their classes will owe pro-rated fees based on the date of withdrawal.

Withdrawing for Medical Reasons

To withdraw from CSULB because you are seriously ill or injured, you must obtain the Medical Withdrawal Request/Statement of Disability form. Both you and your attending physician or health care provider must complete this form; only a disability (permanent or temporary) will merit a medical withdrawal. Forms must be completed and submitted by the last day of the session attended. Requests submitted after the deadline cannot be considered. If you withdraw from all of your classes, you will no longer have access to CSULB services, including library privileges, campus computer labs, and email accounts.

• 'W' (Withdrawal) grades will be posted to your academic record.

• Your refund will be calculated according to the California Code of Regulations. See Refunds.

• Financial Aid recipients may have to repay all or part of their award. Check with the Financial Aid office (BH-101) before withdrawing.

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