As you embark on your college journey, one crucial step is to register for your courses before meeting with your advisor. Early registration is more than just an administrative necessity—it is a strategic move that sets the foundation for your academic success.
Why do we ask incoming students to register for classes before meeting with an advisor?
- So you can start building your schedule right away, giving you immediate access to open classes
- To have you practice these skills - you'll register for classes on your own every semester
- To make your advising meeting more productive and allow more time for questions
Get Started
1. Review steps on how to register for classes
Review this step-by-step visual tutorial on how to navigate course registration and add classes to your schedule in AppalNet.
2. Learn how to read and use the Class Schedule Search
You will use the Class Schedule Search to find available courses each semester, so you will want to learn the abbreviations and symbols used in this resource, as well as tips on how to search smarter.
3. Use your resources
Open these resources on your computer:
- DegreeWorks - see which classes you still need to take (and if you have any transfer courses or credit, how that is counting)
- Registration Worksheets - if you have fewer than 20 hours of transfer credit
- Course Prefixes/Subjects - to help you understand class abbreviations
- Courses Search - to look up course descriptions and prerequisites
- Program of Study and Four Year Guide for your major. Find your Program of Study first, then look for the FYG icon in the top right corner.
4. Get help
Use our Registration Help for a step-by-step guide to registering for classes.
You can add and drop classes ("Schedule adjustment") until the end of the drop/add period. You can find this deadline on the App State academic calendar. Make sure you're looking at the correct term!
General Education
Boone campus students who haven't completed Gen Ed requirements can view Gen Ed classes with open seats.
First Year Seminar (UCO 1200) and First Year Writing (RC 1000) are first YEAR courses, not first SEMESTER courses. It's fine to take one or both in your second semester.
Hickory and App State Online Students
Learn how to SEARCH Smarter not Harder to find Hickory and online courses.
Hickory and App State Online students can take Main Campus (MC) online classes if the class is not restricted to Main Campus students only.
Test Scores & Transcripts
Did you take dual enrollment courses in high school? AP or IB classes? Have you taken college courses elsewhere? Remember to Submit test scores and transcripts.
Undecided about your major?
Add some open Gen Ed classes or introductory classes in subjects you're interested in. Then talk with your advisor about majors you're considering.
Need more help?
Email your advisor (find their name and email at the top of your DegreeWorks) or the UC Advising team at prep@appstate.edu.