Registering for classes is something that you look forward to each semester. Use your Student Study Plan, your Degree Audit, and your Academic Advisor as resources to assist you in selecting classes from the online schedule.

READY TO REGISTER?
Make sure you have read the below information.
Then, click here for a step-by-step tutorial on how to register for courses through your student portal.


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The Fall 2024 term officially starts on Monday, August 26, 2024.

The Summer 2024 term officially starts on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Fall 2024 Registration

 
Priority registration for the Fall 2024 term begins Monday, March 18th at 9 a.m. The priority registration schedule is outlined in the information below.

Student Athletes, Honors College Students, Veterans and active duty students will receive priority registration and will be able to register for classes on the earliest registration date.

Newly admitted students and undeclared/non-degree seeking students may register during the fifth day of registration.

Please review further information regarding registration in the areas below.

  • Priority Registration

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    Registration for Fall 2024 begins Monday, March 18th.

    • The priority registration schedule for Fall 2024 registration is outlined below.
    • Priority registration is not applied to Summer 2024 registration

    Student Athletes, Honors College Students, Veterans and active duty students will receive priority registration and will be able to register for classes on the earliest registration date.

    Newly admitted students and undeclared/non-degree seeking students may register during the fifth day of registration.

    Fall 2024 Priority Registration

    DayLevelGSU Hours EarnedTime

    Monday
    March 18

    Undergraduates35+9 a.m.
    Master's20+
    Doctoral11+
    Tuesday
    March 19
    Undergraduates18-349 a.m.
    Master's10-19
    Doctoral6-10

    Wednesday
    March 20

    Undergraduates9-179 a.m.
    Master's6-9
    Doctoral1-5
    Thursday
    March 21
    Undergraduates8 or less9 a.m.
    Master's5 or less
    Friday
    March 22
    AllAll New Spring 2024 Students & undeclared/non-degree seeking students9 a.m.

  • 1. Login to my GSU student portal

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    Login to MyGSU portal

    Click here for a pdf tutorial about how to log into the portal.

    Before you begin...

    You will need to know your GSU username and password in order to register. If you do not know your GSU username and password, please contact the Helpdesk at 708.534.4357. When contacting the Helpdesk, you will need to know your GSU student ID number.

  • 2. Go to Register for Sections

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    Under Online Services, select Register for Sections from the drop-down menu.

  • 3. Find Classes and Register

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    Select the appropriate term and select the subject.

    Once you find your class, follow these steps to register.

  • Currently Enrolled Students

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    To register for classes, follow the steps below. You must log in to your myGSU portal to complete the registration process, so have your username and password ready.

  • Student Responsibilities

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    • You are responsible for paying tuition and fees by the payment deadline.
    • You are responsible for dropping courses for which you may have registered in error.
    • You are responsible for adding/withdrawing from courses within the established timelines. These dates will be available on 'Search for Sections' in the myGSU portal and on your Class Schedule.
    • You may not register for courses without meeting the course requirements (e.g. prerequisites).
    • Degree-seeking students should select courses based upon their approved Study Plan.
    • You should contact your academic advisor for assistance in securing a student petition to enroll in permission courses, carry an overload (more than 18 hours in a 15-week session) or, for undergraduates, to enroll in graduate-level courses in the last term of their undergraduate programs.

  • Freshmen Registration

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    If you are a new freshman student, you will register for your Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 classes by meeting with your academic advisor at orientation.

  • New Transfer Students

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    If you are a new transfer student entering Spring 2024 or Summer 2024, you will be able to register through the myGSU student portal on the last day of priority registration.

  • Online Course Schedule

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    Click this link to access the class schedule on the GSU website. This class schedule has basic class information (days and times).

    A more detailed class schedule is available in the myGSU Portal under Online Services -> Search for Sections. The class schedule in the student portal has days, times, room assignments and deadlines to add or drop a class.

  • Registration Guides

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    Click here for a registration guide (pdf)

    Additional registration guides are found on the myGSU portal homepage.

  • Readmission

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    Readmission

    If you were on academic suspension or did not register for classes for six terms, you need to be re-admitted before you can register for classes. Please contact the Office of Admissions for assistance.

  • Add / Drop

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    Students can add courses anytime during the registration period as listed in the current academic calendar. The academic calendar can also be found in the GSU Registration Instruction booklet. Note: courses will NOT be added after the registration period ends.

    The 'My Class Schedule' provides refund and withdrawal deadline details for specific courses. Classes dropped after the specified deadlines will appear on your transcript as a “W.” Some courses have special refund and withdrawal dates which are also found for each class under "Search for Sections" on the myGSU portal.

    NOTE: If you are receiving financial aid, you must contact the Financial Aid Office before dropping or withdrawing from a class to determine how this action will affect your financial aid. Your failure to do so may impact your eligibility.

  • Payment

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    The payment deadline is based on your registration date. The Financial Services office may clarify on payment dates.

    • Cashier's Office - cashier@govst.edu
    • Student Accounts - studentaccts@govst.edu

    Payment may be made via the GSU Portal, through the mail or at the Cashier’s Office using check, cash, money order, MasterCard®, Visa® or Discover® Card. Please DO NOT send cash through the mail.

    When dropping or adding courses, please drop course(s) first before adding new courses. All unwanted course(s) must be dropped by the 100 percent refund deadline or you will be obligated to pay for the course(s). You may withdraw from courses online. See the online schedule of classes for refund and withdrawal deadline details for specific courses.

  • Tuition Estimator

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    The tuition calculator will help you determine your estimated tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 academic year.