Registration

Registration
Registration
In this section ...
PennWest students register for classes well in advance. In the midst of one semester, you'll hear, "It's time to register for next semester's classes!"
Even if it seems like the next semester is a long way off, it's important to register on your assigned day.
Timely registration maximizes your ability to register for the classes you need.
Important Instructions For Registration
All students should follow the important instructions below to successfully create their course schedule and register for classes.
Review and holds, on your student profile via myPennWest.
Effective March 9
th
, all undergraduate students and graduate students in Master of Science in Library and Information Science will have an advisor hold.
Meet with your academic advisor.
Take advantage of
Advising Day
on
Wednesday,March 18, 2026
, by connecting with your advisor, exploring campus resources, and making a clear, confident plan for your upcoming semesters—this dedicated time is your opportunity to focus on your goals and set yourself up for success.
Review your Degree Works Audit
If, when registering for a course, you receive a registration error,
follow these steps
to complete a Registration     Permit Workflow request. Review any holds, on your Student Profile via myPennWest.
Time Tickets
Beginning on March 16
th
, all students will have a registration time ticket assigned. Students are able to see their registration time ticket through their Student Profile in Student Self-Service (via
myPennWest
), by clicking Registration and then Prepare for Registration.
Registration Dates
The summer and fall schedules will be available to view via Self-Service beginning on March 16
th
Summer 2026 registration begins for all students at 8am on March 30
th
Fall 2026 registration begins at 8am on the dates below based on your earned credit hours.
Earned credit hours do not include your current spring 2026 in progress courses,calculation is based on      completed/earned credits up to the start of the spring term.
Summer 2026 Registration
Registration begins March 30
th
for all students
Fall 2026 Registration Groups
Registration begins:
March 30 – Graduate students and students with Priority
April 1 – Senior standing (90 + earned hours)
April 3 – Junior standing (60-89 earned hours)
April 6 – Sophomore standing (30-59 earned hours)
April 8 – Freshman (0-29 earned hours)
Newly admitted, Summer and Fall 2026, starting Freshman and Transfer students will have their schedules built through the Office of Student Outreach & Success and shared during New Student Orientation.
Advising and Other Holds
All undergraduate degree seeking students and graduate students in the Master of Science in Library and Information Science program have an advising hold on their account; they must reach out to their academic advisor for removal of the hold. Students can review their advising hold, and any other hold, on their Student Profile or on the Prepare for Registration link in
myPennWest
Schedule Searching
The schedule can be accessed through
myPennWest
. Click on Student Self-Service, Student Profile, Registration and then Browse Class Schedule to begin.
All class searches should begin by selecting the subject of the course you are looking for. You can also restrict the search to a specific campus by entering it in the search box.
Instructional Methods
Instructional Methods:
(click on link to view video describing the method)
F2F – Face-to-Face Instruction:
CAL Campus: Section numbers of 001-099
, campus of CA
EDI Campus: Section numbers of 200-299
, campus of ED
CLA Campus: Section numbers of 300-399
, campus of CL
BLND – Blended/Hybrid:
This course is offered face-to-face but has at least 30% offered via distance education (i.e., 30%- 79% online). Section number and campus are driven by F2F location.
MCS – Multi-Classroom Synchronous
This course is offered in-person at a home campus location and remotely at the scheduled class time in other classrooms. Section number and campus are driven by F2F location.
HYFL – Hyflex:
This course is offered via two or more modalities, and students may choose modalities for each class period. Section number and campus are driven by F2F location.
SIM – Simultaneous Modalities:
This course is offered via three potential modalities. Students must choose one modality that is available to them for the entire term by the end of drop/add. Each section specifies the modality. The meeting type will indicate if the section is face-to-face (SIM-F), synchronous (SIM-S, offered online at a specific date and time), or asynchronous (SIM-A, offered entirely online but not at a specific date and time). Section number and campus are driven by F2F location.
ASYNC – Asynchronous Distance Education:
Section numbers of 400-499
Campus listed as PWO (PennWest online). This course is offered entirely online but not at a specific date and time.
SYNC – Synchronous Distance Education:
Section numbers will be: 600-699
Campus listed as: PWO (PennWest online). This course is offered online at a specific date and time.
MXRE – Mixed Remote:
Section numbers will be: 800-899
Campus listed as: PWO (PennWest online). This course is offered entirely by distance education, using a combination of non-simultaneous, synchronous and asynchronous instruction, as indicated in the course syllabus.
Students who wish to register for a course at another PennWest campus may require a permit from the department to be able to register for the course.  Some courses have space restrictions based on campuses. Permits for restricted courses may be requested from the department offering the course.
*Priority Registration
Please check your “Prepare for Registration” link in the Registration section to determine your Time Ticket registration window.
Wait List
In some cases, a course that you may want to enroll into is at capacity. Some sections offer a waitlist that students can place themselves to be considered for a spot, if one becomes available. Once a student is on the waitlist, the academic department of the course will review the waitlist to determine student need and potential priority of available spots. Students should be aware that placing themselves on a waitlist is in no way considered being registered for the course and will not count towards full time enrolled status. While wait listing can be considered a good option, students are highly encouraged to have a full time schedule in addition to any courses that they are waitlisted for.
Important waitlist dates for fall 2026 registration:
March 30
th
– April 15
th
During your registration time ticket, you may join the waitlist for any course section that is full.
April 15
th
– April 22
nd
Academic departments will review waitlists.
April 22
nd
– May 22
nd
As seats become available, students will be notified by email in waitlist order and will have 48 hours to self-register for the course.
May 22
nd
Waitlists for the fall term close. After this date, students must use the registration permit workflow to request a capacity permit.
Want more information on how to add yourself to a waitlist? Check out our
how to guide
or how to video
here
Additional Documents
Download Registration Instructions (PDF)
Schedule Search (pennwest.edu)
Student Training Videos
Problems With Your Registration?
Current students - for assistance with registration or any other questions please contact us
here
by raising your hand in Starfish to ask your question.
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