Registration Dates & Instructions

• Newly Accepted Students

  Entering Spring 2022

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  First-Year Students

  The admissions office forwards information regarding registration services, dates and deadlines to all new students. Questions may be directed to the Admissions Office (518-564-2040).

  Transfers

  • Course Advisement Begins (Registration PIN Required): Nov. 17, 2021 — Transfer students begin contacting department chairs for course advisement and to obtain the registration PIN required.
  • Nov. 29, 2021 (10 a.m.) – Feb. 6, 2022 (11:30 p.m.)  — Registration (Access Through MyPlattsburgh Portal) — Note: Please register early. Registration PINS are required.

  Readmits

  • Nov. 1, 2021 (8 a.m.) – Feb. 6, 2022 (11:30 p.m.) —  Registration (Access Through MyPlattsburgh Portal) — Note: Please register early. Registration PINS are not required.

  Graduate

  • Oct. 29, 2021 (8 a.m.) – Feb. 6, 2022 (11:30 p.m.) —  Registration (Access Through MyPlattsburgh Portal) — Please register early. Registration PINS are not required.

  Registration Event

  • First-year students, readmits and new transfers may attend a registration event for main campus students on the morning of Jan. 30, 2022 (10 a.m.)

  Before You Register

  Undergraduate students requiring assistance with course selection should initially contact the department chairperson of their major. If additional course selection advisement is needed, feel free to contact the Office of Academic Advising:

  Office of Academic Advising
  Location: 101 Feinberg
  Phone: 518-564-2080
  Email: [email protected]

  Students are responsible for all tuition and fees associated with their course registrations. If you have been accepted to SUNY Plattsburgh but cannot attend, please contact the admissions office as soon as possible:

  Admissions Office
  Location: 10th floor Kehoe Administration Building
  Phone: 518-564-2040
  Email: [email protected]

  For assistance with the online registration process, contact:

  Registrar’s Office
  Location: 3rd floor Kehoe Administration Building
  Phone: 518-564-2100
  Email: [email protected]

• Undergraduate Students

  Winter & Spring 2022 Course Advisement

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  • October 25, 2021 through November 5, 2021

  Winter 2022 Courses

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  • Registration for 5 week courses begins Nov. 1, 2021 (10 a.m) and continues through Jan. 2, 2021.
  • Registration for 3 week courses begins Nov. 1, 2021 (10 a.m) and continues through Jan. 11, 2022.
  • Registration PINs are not required to access winter registration. All students are encouraged to register early.

  Spring 2022 Courses

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  • Spring courses begin Jan. 31, 2022 and end May 20, 2022.
  • Registration for Spring continues through Feb. 6, 2022 (11:30 p.m).

  Priority Registration Notes:

  1. Spring registration begins Nov. 1, 2021 (8 a.m) for all matriculated nursing (RN option) students, online accounting students, students currently studying abroad and all SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury students.
  2. Priority registration begins Nov. 8, 2021 (8 a.m) and ends Nov. 21, 2021 (11:30 p.m) for main campus students.
  3. Registration priority is determined by student classification (i.e., based on earned credits; registration groups consisting of approximately 100 students each will register on an hourly basis throughout the registration period).
  4. All holds must be cleared before registration is permitted.
  5. Students may adjust their course schedules from the first day registration access is granted through the end of the priority registration period.
  6. Full-time status (12 credits or more) is required for athletic eligibility, health insurance, financial aid and international students. Athletes and international students in their last semester of study are exempt from this requirement.
  7. Undergraduate students may register for up to 18 credit hours per semester. Students interested in registering for a credit-hour overload must complete the [Fillable] Credit Hour Overload form. Approval from the student’s academic adviser, department chairperson and dean is required.
  8. Permission to register for closed or restricted courses may be granted by the department chairperson or dean only.

  Course Adjustment/Add Drop

  Notes:

  1. Course adjustment begins Nov. 22, 2021 (10 a.m.) - Feb. 6, 2022 (11:30 p.m.).
  2. If you have not obtained your registration pin, contact Academic Advising on November 15th.
  3. All holds must be cleared before registration is permitted.
  4. Waitlists cleared Dec. 17, 2021 (8 a.m.).
  5. Complete your schedule to avoid late course add fees.
• Graduate Students

  Winter 2022 Courses

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  • Registration for 5 week courses begins Nov. 1, 2021 (10 a.m) and continues through Jan. 2, 2021.
  • Registration for 3 week courses begins Nov. 1, 2021 (10 a.m) and continues through Jan. 11, 2022.
  • Registration PINs are not required to access winter registration. All students are encouraged to register early.

  Spring 2022 Courses

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  • Spring courses begin Jan. 31, 2022 and end May 20, 2022.
  • Registration for Spring begins Friday Oct. 29, 2021 (8 a.m) and continues through Feb. 6, 2022 (11:30 p.m).
  • Registration PINs are not required to access spring registration. All students are encouraged to register early.

  Registration Notes

  • Matriculated graduate students not currently attending must notify the Graduate Admissions Office of their intent to return 518-564-4723 or [email protected]. Afterward, a registration time ticket permitting access to online registration will be generated. Students are responsible for all information on their registration records, including tuition and fees associated with all courses.
• Non-Matriculated Students

  What is a Non-Matriculated Student?

  A non-matriculated student is a student who is not currently enrolled in a degree program.

  As a Non-Matriculated Student, How do I Register for Courses?

  View Course Schedule

  Step 1: Apply

  Complete and submit the online Non-Matriculated Student Registration Form  before the published start date. This must be done every semester for which you would like to register as a non-matriculated student. The online form is submitted directly and requires no further action.

  Note: If you have problems accessing the online form, please contact the registrar’s office at 518-564-2100 or email [email protected].

  Step 2: Receive Registration Approval

  The registrar’s office will forward an email to you after your application is processed. The email will provide your assigned date and time to complete the registration process. All applications must be received at least two business days prior to the start date of classes.

  Registration Dates

  • Winter 2022: Registration for 5 week courses begins Nov. 8, 2021 (10 a.m) and continues through Jan. 2, 2021.
  • Winter 2022: Registration for 3 week courses begins Nov. 8, 2021 (10 a.m) and continues through Jan. 11, 2022.
  • Spring 2022: non-matriculated student registration begins Jan. 10, 2022 (10 a.m.) through Feb. 6, 2022 (11:30 p.m.).
  • Registration PINs are not required to access registration. All students are encouraged to register early.

  Step 3: Register 

  • Non-matriculated students register for classes on a space-available basis. SUNY Plattsburgh reserves the right to deny entry to a class if a non-matriculated student does not meet the prerequisite or other established registration criteria.
  • Non-matriculated students may register for a maximum of 11 credit hours each semester (fall/spring).
  • Non-matriculated graduate students who plan to matriculate into a graduate program may apply a maximum of 12 graduate credit hours accrued as a non-matriculated student toward a graduate program. We strongly recommend that you discuss your plans with an adviser in the appropriate department before taking any courses.
  • Register for courses once your application is approved. Registration instructions are listed below.

Registration Calendars

• Winter 2022 
• Spring 2022

Registration-Related Forms

• View Registration Forms

Paying your Bill, Refunds & Advances

• Tuition Fees and Refund Schedule

Registration Help & Instructions

• How to Clear Registration Holds

  Registration holds must be cleared to access course registration.

  • Log into the portal (my.plattsburgh.edu)
  • Click on the Student Services tab
  • Click on the My Holds link under the Registrar header
  • If holds exist, please contact the appropriate office.

  Code of conduct (CC) holds:  Navigate to your MyPlattsburgh Announcements and click on the Student Codes of Conduct Hold link. Read and acknowledge when finished.

  Immunization/meningitis (IM/MN) holds: Student Health Center [email protected]  (518-564-2187)

  Financial (AR) holds: Student Accounts ([email protected] or [email protected])

  Telecommunication (TE) holds: Telecommunication office (518-564-7975)

  Library (LI) holds: Library (518-564-5182); Interlibrary Loans (518-564-5301)

  Registrar (RH) holds: Registrar’s office ([email protected])

  Local address (LO) holds: Require students to enter their local addresses directly into Banner by accessing the Personal Menu, updating local address (use drop-down arrow), and by submitting changes; the hold will lift automatically.

• Registration Instructions
  1. Access Plattsburgh’s homepage at www.plattsburgh.edu
  2. Click on the MyPlattsburgh link.
  3. Login with your NetID and Password. Questions about using your SUNY Plattsburgh NetID and password?
  4. Click on Student menu.
  5. Under Registrar, click on “Lookup Courses to Add”.
  6. On the Select Term page, Select Term (Winter 2022 or Spring 2022) 
  7. Enter your PIN in the “Alternate PIN” field if prompted
  8. This is the code you received from your department, needed only from your first registration entry of a session.
  9. If you receive an error message based upon a hold, follow the instructions to clear.
  10. Click “Continue”
  11. To search for a course, enter Subject and Course Number and click "Search". You may also select "Advanced Search" to enter more specific course search criteria. 
  12. The “Status” column, will list the remaining seats available or a FULL status for the section. 
  13. Click “Add” next to the desired course(s).
  14. Click “Search Again” to return to the Advanced Search and enter next course search criteria
  15. Complete your course schedule, scroll down to select "Submit" in the bottom right corner of the page.
  16. Review the schedule.
  17. Click Panels at the bottom left of the search results block, to see course day/time on class schedule for the term, on the “Schedule” tab.
  18. Click “Schedule Detail” tab, to see course term dates, titles, number of credits, instructor, location and more.
  19. Help is available by e-mailing the registrar’s office at [email protected], or by telephone at 518-564-2100.
• Registration Error Messages
  • Approval Required: Registration restricted until student obtains permission to register from the respective department chairperson or coordinator of special program.
  • Campus Restriction: Only students located at a specific location may register. Some courses are restricted for matriculated, undergraduate students attending the SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury campus. These restricted courses may be offered at the Adirondack Community College or Hudson Valley Community College sites.
  • Class Level Restriction: Only students at a specific class level are allowed to register. Class levels are freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors (upper/lower levels) and graduates. 
  • Closed Course: Course enrollment is at maximum capacity. Students are encouraged to waitlist on closed courses. Students must obtain the department chairperson’s approval to add a closed course. If approval is granted, the department chair enters an approval code. The student is still responsible for registering for the course.
  • Co-requisite: If a course has a co-requisite, the courses must be added simultaneously to permit registration (e.g., BIO101A lecture and BIO101LA lab).
  • Degree Restriction: Only students in specific degree programs may register.
  • Level Restriction: Only students in a specific level (undergraduate or graduate) are allowed to register. All graduate courses (500 level) have been coded with a graduate-level registration restriction.
  • Major Restriction: Only students in a specific major may register. Most major restrictions are defined in the prerequisites for courses. If not, contact the respective academic department should you have questions.
  • Prerequisite: Student has not completed prerequisites for a course. Click on the course link to view course description and prerequisite requirements. If the description states “Felony Questionnaire Required” you can go to https://www.plattsburgh.edu/ felony for more information and to fill out the questionnaire.
  • Reserved: Seats reserved for specific group registrations such as Learning Communities, SSS/EOP/ESL students, incoming students. Students are encouraged to waitlist on courses with reserved seats.
  • SR: Need assigned time ticket to register.  Contact registrar’s office.
  • Time Conflict: Two or more courses are scheduled to meet during the same time.