When to Register

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 2011

All Students: Monday, May 2

Fall 2011

The online registration period runs from May 9, 2011 through Oct. 2, 2011.

The online Class Schedule will be live by the end of the day on April 25, 2011.

Continuing Students

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., May 9
Seniors: Weds., May 11
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., May 16
Juniors: Weds., May 18
Sophomores: Mon., May 23
Freshmen: Weds., May 25
Non-Degree Students: Mon., Sept. 12

Students Starting in Summer 2011

Newly Admitted Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Tues., May 31
Newly Admitted Transfer and Postbac Undergraduates: Thurs., June 23
Newly Admitted Freshmen: Thurs., June 23
New Non-Degree Students: Mon., Sept. 12

Students Starting in Fall 2011

All admitted freshman and transfer undergraduate students must participate in an Orientation: Advising and Registration session in order to register for first term classes.  Sessions are offered preceding every term for newly admitted students.  Details about these sessions will automatically be sent via email and the U.S. postal mail after admission to the University.  For additional information regarding Orientation: Advising and Registration sessions:

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: Tues., May 31
Newly Admitted Postbac Undergraduates: Thurs., June 23
School of Social Work Students (New & Continuing): Contact the School of Social Work for registration dates.
Non-Degree Students: Mon., Sept. 12

Winter 2012

All admitted freshman and transfer undergraduate students must participate in an Orientation: Advising and Registration session in order to register for first term classes.  Sessions are offered preceding every term for newly admitted students.  Details about these sessions will automatically be sent via email and the U.S. postal mail after admission to the University.  For additional information regarding Orientation: Advising and Registration sessions:

Web site: www.pdx.edu/orientation
E-mail: orientation@pdx.edu
Phone: 503.725.5555 or toll free 800.547.8887, ext. 5555

The online registration period runs from Nov. 7, 2011 through Jan. 15, 2012.

The online Class Schedule will be live by the end of the day on October 24, 2011.

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., Nov. 7
Seniors: Wed., Nov. 9
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., Nov. 14
Juniors: Wed., Nov. 16
Sophomores: Mon., Nov. 21
Freshmen: Wed., Nov. 23
Non-Degree Students: Mon., Nov. 28

Spring 2012

All admitted freshman and transfer undergraduate students must participate in an Orientation: Advising and Registration session in order to register for first term classes.  Sessions are offered preceding every term for newly admitted students.  Details about these sessions will automatically be sent via email and the U.S. postal mail after admission to the University.  For additional information regarding Orientation: Advising and Registration sessions:

Web site: www.pdx.edu/orientation
E-mail: orientation@pdx.edu
Phone: 503.725.5555 or toll free 800.547.8887, ext. 5555

The online registration period runs from February 20, 2012 through April 8, 2012.

The online Class Schedule will be live by the end of the day on February 6, 2012. 

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., Feb. 20
Seniors: Weds., Feb. 22
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., Feb. 27
Juniors: Wed., Feb. 29
Sophomores: Mon., March 5
Freshmen: Weds., March 7
Non-Degree Students: Mon., March 12

Summer 2012

All admitted freshman and transfer undergraduate students must participate in an Orientation: Advising and Registration session in order to register for first term classes.  Sessions are offered preceding every term for newly admitted students.  Details about these sessions will automatically be sent via email and the U.S. postal mail after admission to the University.  For additional information regarding Orientation: Advising and Registration sessions:

Web site: www.pdx.edu/orientation
E-mail: orientation@pdx.edu
Phone: 503.725.5555 or toll free 800.547.8887, ext. 5555

All Students: Monday, May7 (tentative - see www.summer.pdx.edu for most current information)

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:

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

Summer 2010

All Students: Monday, May 3

Fall 2010

The online registration period runs from May 10, 2010 through Oct. 3, 2010.

The online Class Schedule will be live by the end of the day on April 26, 2010.

Continuing Students

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., May 10
Seniors: Weds., May 12
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., May 17
Juniors: Weds., May 19
Sophomores: Mon., May 24
Freshmen: Weds., May 26
Non-Degree Students: Mon., Sept. 13

Students Starting in Summer 2010

Newly Admitted Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Tues., June 1
Newly Admitted Transfer and Postbac Undergraduates: Tues., July 6
Newly Admitted Freshmen: Tues., July 6
New Non-Degree Students: Mon., Sept. 13

Students Starting in Fall 2010

All admitted freshman and transfer undergraduate students must participate in an Orientation: Advising and Registration session in order to register for first term classes.  Sessions are offered preceding every term for newly admitted students.  Details about these sessions will automatically be sent via email and the U.S. postal mail after admission to the University.  For additional information regarding Orientation: Advising and Registration sessions:

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: Tues., June 1
Newly Admitted Postbac Undergraduates: Tues., July 6
School of Social Work Students (New & Continuing): Contact the School of Social Work for registration dates.
Non-Degree Students: Mon., Sept. 13

Winter 2011

All admitted freshman and transfer undergraduate students must participate in an Orientation: Advising and Registration session in order to register for first term classes.  Sessions are offered preceding every term for newly admitted students.  Details about these sessions will automatically be sent via email and the U.S. postal mail after admission to the University.  For additional information regarding Orientation: Advising and Registration sessions:

Web site: www.pdx.edu/orientation
E-mail: orientation@pdx.edu
Phone: 503.725.5555 or toll free 800.547.8887, ext. 5555

The online registration period runs from Nov. 8, 2010 through Jan. 9, 2011.

The online Class Schedule will be live by the end of the day on October 25, 2010.

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., Nov. 8
Seniors: Wed., Nov. 10
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., Nov. 15
Juniors: Wed., Nov. 17
Sophomores: Mon., Nov. 22
Freshmen: Wed., Nov. 24
Non-Degree Students: Mon., Nov. 29

Spring 2011

All admitted freshman and transfer undergraduate students must participate in an Orientation: Advising and Registration session in order to register for first term classes.  Sessions are offered preceding every term for newly admitted students.  Details about these sessions will automatically be sent via email and the U.S. postal mail after admission to the University.  For additional information regarding Orientation: Advising and Registration sessions:

Web site: www.pdx.edu/orientation
E-mail: orientation@pdx.edu
Phone: 503.725.5555 or toll free 800.547.8887, ext. 5555

The online registration period runs from February 14, 2011 through April 3, 2011.

The online Class Schedule will be live by the end of the day on January 31, 2011. 

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Mon., Feb. 14
Seniors: Weds., Feb. 16
Postbac Undergraduates: Mon., Feb. 21
Juniors: Wed., Feb. 23
Sophomores: Mon., Feb. 28
Freshmen: Weds., March 2
Non-Degree Students: Mon., March 7