Registration
Every institution in the United States uses a registration process to enroll students into academic courses. Registration procedures vary widely, so it is very important that you fully understand your institution’s process before you begin to register.
Registering for your courses typically involves a series of preparatory steps. The most important items you need are the university catalog, a course schedule, and a registration guide. Before you do anything else, look at this information to determine your institution’s procedures for registration, the dates of registration, and the cost and payment schedules for the courses you choose. Read and learn as much as you can about how to register for courses before you arrive on campus.
Academic advisers at certain universities may preregister you for courses before you arrive. Other institutions may have automated telephone or computer systems that allow you to register for classes while you are still in your home country. But most colleges and universities still require students to register for courses after they have arrived on campus. If you are unable to register during the normal registration period, contact your foreign-student adviser for advice. You may be able to register late, but in that case you may have to pay a so-called late-registration fee.
During registration you not only register for courses, but you may also enroll in the school’s health-insurance plan and join other activities. If you need to make special financial arrangements or if you are a sponsored student, you may meet with a student-accounts representative during this time. You will probably receive a student identification card that will give you access to the library, health center, and other campus facilities.
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