Use this page to help with questions about planning your course schedule, registering for classes, and using your degree audit to help identify your path to degree completion.
Advising
- How do I know who my advisor is?
- You can locate your advisor information in . From the Academics tab, click the 鈥淢eet with Your Advisor鈥 quicklink to access your advising academic profile. You can also click the 鈥淰iew Student Profile鈥 quicklink on the Academics tab to see your advising information.
- How do I know if I meet the prerequisites for a course?
- View the . Within the Catalog you can review the details for every course we offer, including prerequisites, corequisites, and special restrictions. You should also speak with your academic advisor to make sure you are completing prerequisites for any planned courses.
- How do I know what courses to take?
- Your major鈥檚 curriculum can be found in the . You should review your curriculum with your advisor to make sure you鈥檙e making progress on your degree.
Finances
- How do I see the tuition and fees for courses?
- The has a listing of all tuition and fees by semester. Be sure to check their website each semester as the cost of attendance can fluctuate.
- How do I figure out what I owe for classes?
- You can view your Statement of Account by navigating to the 鈥淭uition and Financial Aid鈥 tab in . From there, you can view your statement or pay your bill.
- Will I be able to get a refund if I drop my classes?
- Refunds are awarded based on a refund schedule called the Credit Adjustment Policy, available on the . You are entitled to a refund as long as you withdraw from class(es) within the specified timeframe.
Preparation and Details
- How do I check my registration time ticket?
- You can check your registration time ticket in either the or in the application. In the Student Profile, click the Registration Notices dropdown to see your time ticket. In the Registration application, click the Prepare (Time Tickets and Holds) link to see your time ticket.
- How do I know when classes begin?
- The start of classes is always listed in the Academic Calendar, posted to the . The Registrar鈥檚 Office posts the Academic Calendar for each term typically a year in advance.
- Can I register for courses after the semester has started?
- You can register for classes after the Drop/Add period by completing a from the Registrar鈥檚 Office. Be aware that you'll incur a late fee for scheduling late.
- How do I view my holds?
- You can check your holds in either the or in the Registration application. In the Student Profile, click the Holds dropdown to see your holds. In the Registration application, click the Prepare (Time Tickets and Holds) link to see your holds.
- How do I resolve holds?
- Holds can only be lifted by the office or department that has placed the hold. For example, a parking ticket hold must be resolved through Transportation Services while an advising hold must be resolved by your academic advisor.
- What is the Financial Obligation Policy and how do I accept it?
- The Financial Obligation Policy is the student鈥檚 acknowledgment prior to registration that they are responsible for paying tuition and fees related to classes. You鈥檒l accept the policy for each new semester through Action Item Processing in the Registration application. To see the full Financial Obligation Policy, visit the .
- How do I resolve outstanding Action Items?
- Action Items, such as the Financial Obligation Policy, have to be resolved before you鈥檒l be able to register for classes. When you try to register for classes, you鈥檒l be brought into Action Item Processing where you鈥檒l resolve any outstanding Action Items. We have a simple guide you can follow for completing the process.
- What do I need to log in to ULink and access Registration?
- You鈥檒l need your ULID (C########) and your password to . From there, click on the Registration tab and then click 鈥淎ccess Registration Dashboard.鈥
Registration and Related Processes
- How do I register for classes?
- You register for class through the Registration application, which can be accessed through the Registration tab in . The Registrar鈥檚 Office has also prepared a that鈥檒l walk you through the process.
- How do I view/print my schedule?
- In the Registration application, click on the View Registration Information link, then select the semester you want to view. On the right side of the screen you鈥檒l see a printer icon that you can click to print your schedule as well as an email icon for emailing your schedule to multiple email addresses.
- How can I adjust my schedule once I鈥檝e registered?
- You can freely adjust your schedule up until the end of the Drop/Add period. After this period, changes to your schedule (dropping a class, resigning from the university, auditing a course, etc.) are completed through various offices depending on your classification and level (graduate/undergraduate).
- What are variable credit courses and how do I adjust the hours?
- Variable credit courses are courses that have a range of hours that you can take, such as independent studies or thesis or dissertation hours. The Register鈥檚 Office has prepared a that鈥檒l walk you through the process.
- How do I sign up for waitlist?
- The waitlist feature allows you to be added to virtual waiting lists for courses that are full. When registering for courses, if a course is full and has a waitlist option, just click the 鈥淎dd鈥 button and the waitlist option will be automatically selected, then you just have to save by clicking the 鈥淪ubmit鈥 button. For more detailed information, see the .
- What are linked courses and how do I sign up for them?
- Linked courses are two sections of the same course that must be taken together, such as a lecture and a lab section. Linked courses will be indicated on the course search screen in the Registration application. Check the Registrar鈥檚 Office .
- How do I resign from all my courses?
- Resigning from the University means that you are withdrawing from all courses in a specific semester. There are several implications to consider when resigning from courses. For more detailed information, see the .
- How do I get an override for a class?
- If a course requires a registration permit, is closed, or prevents registration based on major, class, prerequisite etc., you can request electronic override permission into the course. Overrides are always granted by the department that offers the course. For more detailed information, see the .
- I received an error message when trying to add a class. What does it mean?
- Registration errors may occur for a variety of reasons including major/college restriction, schedule conflict, or prerequisite/corequisite restriction. has information about common registration errors and holds. Use this information to determine what your error is and how to fix it.
- Registration errors may occur for a variety of reasons including major/college restriction, schedule conflict, or prerequisite/corequisite restriction. has information about common registration errors and holds. Use this information to determine what your error is and how to fix it.
Need Additional Help?
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registration@louisiana.edu
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