Registration Dates & Forms

Dates & Deadlines

By Student Type

• Newly Accepted Students

  Entering Spring 2024

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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 Office of Admissions,518-564-2040.

  Transfers

  • Course Advisement Begins (Registration PIN Required): Nov. 15, 2023 — Transfer students begin contacting department chairs for course advisement and to obtain the registration PIN required.
  • Nov. 27, 2023 (10 a.m.) – Feb 4, 2024 (11:30 p.m.) — Registration (Access Through MyPlattsburgh Portal) — Note: Please register early. Registration PINs are required.

  Readmits

  • Oct. 30, 2023 (8 a.m.) – Feb. 4, 2024 (11:30 p.m.) — Registration (Access Through MyPlattsburgh Portal) — Note: Please register early. Registration PINs are required.

  Graduate

  • Oct. 27, 2023 (8 a.m.) – Feb. 4, 2024 (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. 26, 2024 (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: 1st 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 2024 Course Advisement

  • October 23, 2023 through November 3, 2023

  Winter 2024 Courses

  • Registration for 5 week Winter Session begins Oct. 30, 2023 (10 a.m.) and continues through Dec. 31, 2023 (11:30 p.m.).
  • Registration for 3 week Winter Session begins Oct. 30, 2023 (10 a.m.) and continues through Jan. 9, 2024 (11:30 p.m.).
  • Registration PINS are not required to access winter registration. All students are encouraged to register early.

  Spring 2024 Courses

  • Spring courses begin Jan. 29, 2024 and end May 17, 2024.
  • Registration for fall continues through Feb. 4, 2024 (11:30 p.m.).
  • Registration PINs are required to access spring registration. All students are encouraged to register early.

  Priority Registration Notes:

  1. Spring registration begins Oct. 30, 2023 (8 a.m.) for students in online programs, students studying abroad Fall 2023, all SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury students.
  2. Priority registration begins Nov. 6, 2023 (8 a.m.) and ends Nov. 19, 2023 (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 Credit Hour Overload [Fillable] 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. A $40 late registration fee applies to students who are not registered by Nov. 20, 2023.
  2. Course adjustment begins Nov. 20, 2023 (10 a.m.) — Feb. 4, 2024 (11:30 p.m.).
  3. If you have not obtained your registration PIN, contact academic advising on Nov. 13, 2023.
  4. All holds must be cleared before registration is permitted.
  5. Waitlists cleared Jan. 24, 2024 (8 a.m.).
  6. Registration for spring continues through Feb. 4, 2024 (11:30 p.m.).
  7. Course Schedule Adjustments for late course add and withdrawals begin Feb. 5, 2024. A $20 fee may apply.
• Graduate Students

  Winter 2024 Courses

  • Registration for 5 week Winter Session begins Oct. 30, 2023 (10 a.m.) and continues through Dec. 31, 2023 (11:30 p.m.).
  • Registration for 3 week Winter Session begins Oct. 30, 2023 (10 a.m.) and continues through Jan. 9, 2024 (11:30 p.m.).
  • Registration PINs are not required to access winter registration. All students are encouraged to register early.

  Spring 2024 Courses

  • Spring courses begin Jan. 29, 2024 and end May 17, 2024.
  • Spring registration begins Nov. 6, 2023 (8 a.m) and continues through Feb. 4, 2024 (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.

  2024 Course Dates

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  • 5 week Winter Session courses begin Dec. 26, 2023 and end Jan. 26, 2024. 
  • 3 week Winter Session courses begin Jan. 8, 2024 and end Jan. 26, 2024.
  • Spring courses begin Jan. 29, 2024 and end May 17, 2024.

  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

  • Registration for 5 week Winter Session begins Nov. 6, 2023 (10 a.m.) and continues through Dec. 31, 2023 (11:30 p.m.).
  • Registration for 3 week Winter Session begins Nov. 6, 2023 (10 a.m.) and continues through Jan. 9, 2024 (11:30 p.m.).
  • Registration for Spring begins Jan. 8, 2024 (10 a.m.) and continues through Feb. 4, 2024 (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 help and instructions are listed on the registrar’s office homepage.

View Course Schedule

Forms & Instructions

Forms that require signatures of approval must be completed prior to submission to the registrar’s office. In lieu of signatures, electronic approvals are also acceptable when the below instructions are followed.

• Fill out all required fields on the form and save it to your device.
• Attach the completed form to a new email generated from your plattsburgh.edu email account.
• Send the prepared message to the first recipient in the required signature section only. To avoid duplication please do not CC anyone on your initial email.
• The first recipient will forward the email and form, with their approval, to the next required signer until all approvals have been collected in one email chain.
• The final recipient should then forward the thread of approvals (with form attached) [email protected] for processing.
• Each person will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and approval of the previous step. Any missing approval could result in a rejection of the submission.
• Each form requires a separate email chain.

The email should always be forwarded (not replied to) to ensure the original form remains attached.

• Alphabetical Listing of All Registrar Forms

  To fill out a fillable form, you must download the form and then open the file in Acrobat Reader. If you do not download the form first, the data you entered may not be saved with the form. When you open the saved file, you should be able to enter your information in text fields throughout the form then save the filled form to your computer. Take the saved, filled form and email it to the next person who needs to approve it.

  A

  • Apostille (Notarized Diploma/Transcript) Instructions
  • Authorization for an Undergraduate Student to Take a Graduate Course [Fillable]

  C

  • Change of Major — Declare, Change or Add a Major/Minor/Advisor
  • Contract for Teaching Assistant–TA [Fillable]
  • Course Audit [Fillable]
  • Course Schedule Adjustment [Fillable]
  • Credit Hour Overload [Fillable]
  • Cross-Registration and Off-Campus Study
  • Course Withdrawal Procedure

  D

  • Degree Works Adjustment [Fillable]
  • Deviation Request [Fillable]
  • Diploma Reorder (Online Form)

  E

  • Enrollment and Degree Verification A 24/7 and free service for currently enrolled students offered by the National Student Clearinghouse. Currently enrolled students may login to MyPlattsburgh. Find the “Student Services” tab and click on the Enrollment Verification link listed under the Registrar header.

  F

  • FERPA Statement of Understanding Form for Student [Fillable] Employment

  G

  • Grade Irregularity [Fillable]
  • Graduate College Withdrawal
  • Graduation Application (Banner Login)

  I

  • Incomplete Work Form [Fillable]
  • Independent Study/Research [Fillable]
  • Intent to Return to Graduate Studies
  • Internship [Fillable]

  N

  • Non-Matriculated Student Registration (Online Form). Note: College reserves the right to deny course enrollment to any person. Download the printable form.
  • Non-Matriculated/Cross Registration for students in the Integrated Dual Degree Nursing Program at Clinton Community College.
  • Notification of Graduation to Student’s Hometown Newspaper

  P

  • Personal Information Change Form

  S

  • Special Permission to Participate In Commencement Ceremony [Fillable]
  • Student Authorization to Withhold Directory Information [Fillable] (Revised 04–2016)
  • Student Information Request
  • Student Authorization to Release Information [Fillable]
  • Study Away Course Approval Form [Fillable]

  T

  • Transcript Request (Official or Unofficial)

  W

  • Washington Internship Institute [Fillable]