Course Registration
Undergraduate students: After your first semester, you will register yourself for your classes online. To officially enroll in classes each semester, you are required to follow the steps below well in advance of the semester starting.
Full-time students should plan to take 12-18 credits during the fall and/or spring semester. Students should average 15.5 credits per semester to graduate in 8 semesters, as 124 credits is required for graduation.
Graduate students: To register for classes, you can either contact your advisor, email registrar@calvin.edu, or self-register through Workday.
Meet with your advisor
Meet with your advisor before registering to compile a list of course sections that you may take. Your advisor should verify that you have been advised by taking off your Advising Hold in Workday - this step ensures you will be able to register at your registration time.
Search for classes & build your schedule
Degree-seeking registrants should use Workday to Find Course Sections (learn how) and create an Academic Plan (learn how). Create a Saved Schedule of specific course sections to register from and create backup schedules, if desired (learn how).
Know your registration time
To find your registration time, see Registration Dates & Times below and confirm your registration appointment in Workday - click here for instructions. Sign up for your planned classes right at your registration time for the highest chance of receiving your preferred courses.
Fall 2024 Registration
- Registration begins in March (see Registration Dates & Times below for more details).
- Schedule changes can be made through the end of the first week of classes.
Spring & Summer 2025 Registration
- Registration begins in October (see Registration Dates & Times below for more details).
- Schedule changes can be made through the end of the first week of classes.
Register
Students officially register for their courses from their Saved Schedule at their registration time online through Workday.
Contact us for assistance with registration issues.
Registration Dates & Times (2024-2025 academic year)
| Class Standing | Registration Time |
|---|---|
| Master's & Endorsement Programs | March 20 / October 22 |
| 89+ credits completed - Seniors | March 21, 3pm / October 23, 3pm |
| 58–88 credits completed - Juniors | March 21, 4pm / October 24, 4pm |
| 27–57 credits completed - Sophomores | March 25, 4pm / October 28, 4pm |
| 0–26 credits completed - Freshmen | March 27, 4pm / October 30, 4pm |
Skipping classes to register is not necessary or encouraged. Students who are participating in an off-campus program will have an alternate registration time. These students can contact the Office of the Registrar for their registration time.
Please register by contacting us on or after the dates noted below.
| Categories | Registration Begins |
|---|---|
| Post-Baccalaureate | March 20 / October 20 |
| Guests and Non-Degree Seeking | March 20 / October 20 |
| Dually-Enrolled (High School) | March 1 / October 1 |
Registering for off-campus programs
If you have submitted Calvin's preliminary application for off-campus study, and have been accepted into an off-campus program, you will automatically be registered for your courses. Questions should be directed to Rachel Cush.