Registration To-Do List

1. Use the Success Network to meet with your academic advisor and discuss your progress

2. Check your Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) to see which classes are needed for your degree

3. Review the Course Schedule for the upcoming term(s)*

4. Submit Change of Major paperwork if necessary

5. Clear any holds on your record that will prevent registration

6. Check the Registration Schedule for your registration start time

7. Check the Academic Calendar for the first day of class

*Please note: tentative Spring, Summer, and Fall Course Schedules for next year are currently available for viewing. Although registration is not yet open for these terms, the ability to see what courses are available may assist you in planning your registration.

Clear your Holds

1. Log in to your myAFFINITY account If you do not know what your myAFFINITY account User ID and/or password is, please go to the following site to activate your account: https://theaffinityuniversity.com.
   
   If your account is not found or you cannot log in, please contact the helpdesk at [Support Number]

2. Select TAU Self Service

3. Select Student

4. Select Check Your Holds

5. Contact the appropriate office to resolve any holds listed here

Create a Registration Plan
You can plan your schedule before registration opens by utilizing the Plan Ahead feature. Once registration opens, you can register for courses directly from your plan.

To create a plan:

1. Log in to your MyAFFINITY account

2. Select TAU Self Service

3. Select Registration

4. Select Register for Classes

5. Select Plan Ahead

6. Select the term and press Continue

7. Click on Create a New Plan

8. After searching for classes, select the Add Course button

9. When your plan is finished, select the green Save Plan button at the bottom right

10. Name your plan and click Save

Once your registration time begins, you can register directly from the Registration page using this plan. You can watch a tutorial on the Plan Ahead feature here:

*Please note: it is important to keep only one browser window open at a time when using Plan Ahead or registering for classes.*

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REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Once you have resolved any holds, you can register for classes by following these steps:

1. Log in to your myAFFINITY account If you do not know what your myAFFINITY account User ID and/or password is, please go to the following site to activate your account: https://theaffinityuniversity.com.
   If your account is not found or you cannot log in, please contact the help desk at [Support Number]

2. Select TAU Self Service

3. Select Registration

4. Select Register for Classes

5. Select the term that you want to register for and click Continue

6. You can register for classes using the searchable schedule, entering the CRN, or from a registration plan (Plan Ahead)

7. After searching for classes, select the Add Course button

8. In the registration summary section, the course should list "Pending" and "Web Registered"

   1. I f registering for a waitlisted section, please see the additional instructions below  

9. To add the course, select Submit at the bottom right

More information about course registration can be found on the FAQ page, and common registration issues and solutions can be found here. You can also watch a tutorial on how to register here:

Registering for Classes

*Please note: it is important to keep only one browser window open at a time when using Plan Ahead or registering for classes.*

Waitlist
If a class has reached its maximum enrollment limit, you may choose to add your name to the waitlist. If a space opens up in the class, you will be notified via your TAU email of the opportunity to register for it.

Adding yourself to the waitlist does not automatically enroll you in the course. You must update your registration to “Web Registered” in order to fill the open space. If action is not taken in the allotted time, you will be removed from the waitlist and the space will be held for the next person.

To add yourself to the waitlist:

1. Log in to your myAFFINITY account
   If you do not know your myAFFINITY account User ID and/or password, use this link to activate your account: https://theaffinityuniversity.com If your account is not found or you cannot log in, please contact the Help Desk at [Support Number]

2. Select TAU Self Service

3. Select Registration

4. Select Register for Classes

5. Select the term that you want to register for and click Continue

6. You can register for classes using the searchable schedule, entering the CRN, or from a registration plan (Plan Ahead)

7. After searching for classes, select the Add Course button

8. In the registration summary section, change the Action box to “Wait Listed”

9. Select Submit at the bottom right

If you receive an email notification to your TAU email that a space is open in the course, you must change the Action box to “Web Registered” and press Submit in order to enroll in the class.

If action is not taken in the allotted time, you will be removed from the waitlist and the space will be held for the next person. To remove yourself from the waitlist, you can either take no action after receiving the waitlist email, or you can remove yourself manually from the registration page through the following steps.

To remove yourself from the waitlist:

1. Log in to your MyAFFINITY account

2. Select TAU Self Service

3. Select Registration

4. Select Register for Classes

5. Select the term and click Continue

6. In the registration summary section, change the Action box to “Web Dropped”

7. Select Submit at the bottom right

More information about course registration can be found on the FAQ page, and common registration issues and solutions can be found here. You can also watch a tutorial on how to register here.

*Please note: it is important to keep only one browser window open at a time when using Plan Ahead or registering for classes.*

Variable Credit Courses

After you have registered for your classes, you can follow the steps below to change the number of credits in variable credit courses.

1. Select Register for Classes
2. Select Schedule and Options at the top
        The number of credits will be underlined
3. Where it says Hours, click on the number that is there and then type in the number of credits that you are registering for
        Make sure that the number is within the range listed and then press Submit.
4. The change will be visible on your schedule

More information about course registration can be found on the FAQ page, and common registration issues and solutions can be found here . 

You can also watch a tutorial on how to register for variable credit courses in the Registering for Classes video above.

*Please note: it is important to keep only one browser window open at a time when using Plan Ahead or registering for classes.*

NON-DEGREE AND AUDIT REGISTRATION

For information about non-degree registration or auditing a course, please visit our FAQ page.

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University Policy on Adding and Dropping Classes

Purpose:

The purpose of this policy is to outline the procedures and deadlines for adding and dropping classes at The Affinity University, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to adjust their schedules while maintaining academic and administrative consistency.

Adding Classes:

1. Eligibility to Add Classes:

   • Students are eligible to add classes to their schedules at the beginning of the term, subject to class availability and prerequisites.

   • Students can only add classes through the official university registration system.

2. Dates for Adding Classes:
   
   

   • Fall/Spring Semesters: Students may add classes until the fifth day of the semester (by 5:00 PM).

   • Summer Terms: Students may add classes until the third day of the term.

   • Late Adds: After the standard add/drop period, students may request to add a class through a formal petition process. Petitions must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office and will only be approved for exceptional cases.

3. Process for Adding Classes:
   
   

   • Students may add classes through their student portal by logging in and selecting the desired course. Ensure that prerequisites are met before attempting to add a course.

   • If a class is full, students may add themselves to the waitlist (if available).

   • Students must ensure that their schedule does not exceed the maximum allowable credit hours for the term.

4. Contact for Questions:

   • If you have questions about adding a class, please contact the Registrar’s Office at [email] or call [phone number].

Dropping Classes:

1. Eligibility to Drop Classes:

   • Students are allowed to drop classes without penalty during the first portion of the semester, subject to the deadlines outlined below.

   Dates for Dropping Classes:

   • Fall/Spring Semesters: Students may drop classes without academic penalty up until the ninth week of the semester (by 5:00 PM).

   • Summer Terms: Students may drop classes without academic penalty until the fifth day of the term.

   • After the above deadline, students may drop classes with a "W" (Withdrawn) notation on their transcript until the twelfth week of the semester (by 5:00 PM).

   Process for Dropping Classes:

   • Students can drop classes directly through the online registration system before the deadlines.

   • After the deadline, students must submit a formal petition to the Academic Affairs Office to request a withdrawal with a "W" notation.

   • Students may not drop courses after the final withdrawal deadline unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as medical emergencies, and must provide supporting documentation.

   Contact for Questions:

   • If you have questions about dropping a class, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@affinity.edu or call 555-555-5555.

Additional Notes:

• Financial Impact: Dropping or adding courses may affect tuition costs. Students should review their billing statement after any changes and consult with the Financial Aid Office for potential impacts on scholarships, loans, or grants.

• Full-Time Enrollment Status: Dropping below the full-time credit hour requirement (typically 12 credit hours for undergraduate students) may affect enrollment status, housing, or financial aid. Please consult with the Student Services Office if you anticipate dropping below full-time status.xt goes here