Everything you need to register for classes
Thinking about registering for classes at IU Northwest? Learn about everything you need to plan your semester — registering, viewing your schedule, dropping or adding classes, and withdrawing.
Steps to register
This guide is designed to walk you through the steps of registering for the upcoming semester at IU Northwest.
All current students are assigned a priority registration date. You can register on or after your assigned date. Registering on this date will give you the best chance of getting your ideal course schedule.
To view your priority registration date, visit your Student Center and click "Start". Your registration date is listed below "Enrollment Dates".
Understanding the requirements for your degree enables you to take ownership of your education, make informed decisions about the classes you take, and stay on track to graduation on time. IU Southeast provides several ways for students to keep track of their degree requirements
Degree Maps
The Degree Map for your program offers a semester-by-semester list of courses needed to complete your degree in four years. It also allows you to create a personalized plan using the Planner functionality. Consult IU’s Knowledge Base for help navigating Degree Maps.
Academic Advisement Report (AAR)
If you have a declared major, you can view your degree requirements through the AAR, a personalized degree progress report. For help navigating the AAR, consult the AAR tutorial video.
What-If Academic Advisement Report
If you are exploring majors or would like to add a minor, you can use the What-If report to view degree requirements for potential fields of study. For help navigating the What-If report, consult the What-If tutorial video.
As you review the Schedule of Classes, make note of any prerequisites, required permissions, or other special circumstances for the courses you are interested in. Pre-requisites can be found in the "notes" section under the course number. For classes requiring permission to enroll, please contact the department offering the course.
Holds (or “service indicators”) may be placed on your record to provide information or to alert you to take an action before registering for classes.
Positive Service Indicators give you information about your record; in some cases, they inform you of things you need to do. These "holds" do NOT prevent you from registering, but some holds will. Some schools or departments may place a hold on your registration until you have been advised. Most financial holds will restrict you from registering as well as from obtaining official transcripts or your diploma.
You can see if there are any holds on your record by visiting the Student Center and looking in the box titled “Holds” on the right-hand side. Select “Details” to find information about how to resolve the hold and whom to contact if you have questions.
Your academic advisor can help you map out your courses, in addition to helping you set and reach personal and professional goals. Set up an appointment with your advisor through the Student Appointment Scheduler, or find the phone number for your advising office by visiting the Student Advising Center webpage.
Remember that your advisor is here to help, but you must assume responsibility for knowing your degree requirements. Also note that if you do not have an advising hold on your account, you are not required to meet with an advisor before registering.
If you are not able to meet with your advisor before your priority registration date, you can register for classes on your own, then make any needed changes during your advising appointment.
On or after your priority registration appointment, enroll in classes! Starting in Spring 2026, all regional campus students must use Stellic to enroll in classes. For help with registration, contact Student Central by emailing us at rdhksc@iu.edu or calling us at 219-981-5626.
Former students or students of other campuses may need to reapply or complete the intercampus transfer form in order to register. If you previously attended IU Southeast but do not see a link to the current term for registration, please contact the Admissions office and your School or Division. Students who are enrolled on another IU campus or who were last enrolled on another IU campus but did not graduate should complete the intercampus transfer form.
After you enroll in classes, please refer to the Academic Calendar for important dates, such as the final date to alter your schedule and the semester start date. Also, don’t forget to order your textbooks and review your course schedule before classes begin.
Registering during the late registration period
If you miss the open registration deadline, you can still use One.IU to register during the first week of classes. This is known as the late registration period.
To register after the first week of classes, you will be required to get departmental authorization for each class for which you want to register.
Here’s what you need to do:
- Check with Student Central on the process to get your class added.
- Check for any registration holds in One.IU.
- Review and update your addresses.
- Follow your school or department’s advising procedure.
- Check the final exam schedule to make sure you won’t have any conflicts.
- Continue to monitor your IU email for any updates once you submit your request.
Having trouble registering?
There are a few common reasons you might not be able to register for classes. Find out what they are — and what you need to do to fix them.
You won’t be able to register for classes if there’s a hold on your account. Before you register, log in to One.IU and visit Record Holds to make sure you’re in the clear. Holds are listed on the right side of the page.
Here are some of the reasons you might have a hold:
- You have a past-due account
- You’re required to meet with an advisor before you can register
- You’ve been placed on an academic checklist due to poor academic performance
- We need information about your residence status or citizenship
If there’s a hold on your account, you’ll see the reason, the department that issued it, and what you need to do next. Holds are usually released 24 hours after you take action. Once all holds are cleared, you’ll be allowed to register.
Check your enrollment status
Your financial aid, the amount of time it takes you to finish your degree, whether or not you’re eligible for certain services — all these and more depend on your student status. Make sure you maintain full-time enrollment.
Check the table below for enrollment requirements for the fall, spring, and summer terms. Note that correspondence courses don’t count toward your credit hour totals. Some programs, such as Kelley Direct, have different requirements.
| Student Status | Half time | Full time |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6 hours | 12 hours |
| Graduate | 4 hours | 8 hours |
Summer enrollment requirements apply to students who have not been enrolled at IU the previous five months. If you’re beginning your IU education during the summer term, you won’t be able to start until the second eight weeks.
| Student Status | Fall and spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| International undergraduate | 12 hours | 6 hours |
| International graduate student | 8 hours | 4 hours |
| International graduate student with a student academic appointment | 6 hours | 3 hours |
Keep your financial aid
Much financial aid, especially federal loans, requires you to be enrolled in a minimum number of credit hours. Check the requirements for the type of aid you’re applying for to make sure you’re taking enough credit hours to get and keep it.
Finish your degree on time
If your degree requires 120 to 128 credit hours, you should expect to take no fewer than 15 or 16 hours per semester to complete your degree requirements in 8 semesters. Talk to your advisor for more specific credit hour recommendations for your program.
Stay eligible for services
Some university services have additional enrollment requirements. Get the details below.
If you’re a graduate student, you’ll need to be enrolled in at least six hours to be eligible for a fellowship (unless you’re enrolled in thesis or dissertation hours). Some fellowships require enrollment in more than six hours or have different requirements in the summer, so talk with the office providing the fellowship for more information.
For an assistantship of 37.5 percent FTE or greater, you’ll need to be enrolled in at least six hours to be eligible.
For Veterans Affairs (VA) purposes, full-time enrollment for fall and spring semesters is:
- Undergraduate: 12 hours
- Graduate: 8 hours
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs considers nonstandard duration courses differently from the university.
