Graduate Registration

Important Notices

General Information

Waitlisting a Class

When you waitlist for a section, you will see your position on SIS by clicking “Registration” and then “My Waitlist Classes.” You will remain on the waitlist unless you click “Remove from Waitlist” to take yourself off the list. You can only waitlist for three classes and only one section of a class. The total number of waitlist courses is three per student at any time. Please plan carefully if you intend to waitlist for courses in both summer and fall. Learn more about waitlisting a class.

Note: only some Graduate departments allow their courses to be waitlisted. Please check with your department if you have any questions about this.

Final Semester Policy

A graduate student who has completed all degree requirements, and for whom certification for the degree has been sent to the Graduate Board or the Whiting School Graduate Committee before the first day of classes does not need to register for that semester. In all other cases, registration according to the usual procedures, including payment of applicable tuition and fees is mandatory. In particular, non-registration in the expectation of completing degree requirements during a semester is not permitted.

Completion of requirements includes the submission of all materials, including departmental certification for completion of requirements, dissertation readers’ letter of acceptance, and submission of the completed dissertation to the library.

Homewood graduate students completing a final degree during the first eight weeks of the fall semester or the first four weeks of the spring semester will generate a tuition reimbursement for that semester to whatever entity covered the cost — the student, the department, the advisor, etc. This applies only to students for whom completion of a master’s project, master’s essay, master’s journal submission or doctoral thesis is the sole remaining degree requirement at the start of the final semester. Students are required to enroll, even if they anticipate completion of degree requirements. An application for deferral of final semester’s tuition cost can be obtained from Student Accounts. Please direct questions to 410-516-8080 orvia our contact form.

Deadlines for Degree Completion

Registration Instructions

Prior to Registration

New Graduate Students

To register you will need your JHED ID (login identification) and password. You will not be able to access SIS for Students without this information. If you cannot remember your JHED ID, go to my.jhu.edu and search under “People” (upper right-hand side). Type in your name and your JHED ID will be listed. For problems accessing the system, the Support Center at 410‐516‐HELP (4357) is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you should need assistance setting up your browser, go to sis.jhu.edu, scroll down and click on “Browser Requirements”.

Continuing Graduate Students

  • Part‐time EN graduate students must enroll for no more than 9.0 credits
  • Continuing Non‐Resident students are required to register online or in person
    • AS.910.600 for non‐resident Arts & Sciences students
    • EN.910.600 for non‐resident Engineering students
  • All graduate students must register whether or not they have completed their course work
    • Johns Hopkins requires that all students be registered in the semester in which they complete their degree

Engineering Graduate Students

Effective summer 2016, all engineering graduate-level students must be enrolled in at least 9.0 credits to maintain full-time status. Please contact your academic department for additional information. View more information on WSE graduate credit hours.

Arts & Sciences Graduate Students

Effective spring 2023, all arts & sciences graduate-level students enrolled in full-time programs (non-AAP) must be enrolled in at least 9.0 credits. Please contact your academic department for additional information. View more information on KSAS graduate credit hours.

Interdivisional Registration

Interdivisional registration allows qualified students to take courses at other divisions of the university. Interested students must create a SEAM case for registration assistance.

Teacher Evaluations

Each term, teacher course evaluations are conducted for the main purpose of supplementing the guidance of professors, academic advisors and students in the course selection process. Visit the Teacher Evaluation page to review evaluations by term.

Preparing for Registration

  1. You must see your faculty advisor to release the registration advising hold. If you register in person, and your alert has not been cleared, you must have a signature from your advisor.
  2. Check SIS to see if you have any holds. If you see the word “Alerts” in red above the toolbar, click to see what is required to release the hold(s). Once you have completed what is required, the alert will disappear the next time you log in.
  3. Update your biographical and address information (under “Personal Info/Summary”)
  4. Fill in your emergency contact and family information (under “Personal Info”)

Note: Online registration will not be available for:

  • Intersession courses
  • Interdivisional registration
  • Cooperative registration
  • Permission required/instructor consent courses
  • Late registration
  • Visiting Students
  • Study Abroad students
  • Post Doctorate students

You can search for classes offered in other divisions of JHU by visiting SIS and creating a customized search using options such as school, campus, instructor, and other criterion!

During Registration Period

  1. Go to SIS and log in with your JHED ID and password.
  2. Navigate to “Registration”.
  3. Click on “Search for Classes/Registration”.
  4. Select the appropriate academic period, enter the course number, and then click “Search”.
  5. To choose your preferred section, enter a checkmark in the select box on the far right.
  6. Click on “Register”.
  7. Under “Registration/My Class Schedule”:
    1. Click on “Weekly Calendar” and check your course schedule for conflicts.
    2. Under “Actions,” click on “Printable Confirmation for Enrollments” and print for reference and receipt.
  8. Close your browser when you are finished.

Registering for an 800-Level Course

  1. Go to the Course Schedule page.
  2. Locate the course and section that corresponds to your faculty sponsor (make note of the section number).
  3. Return to SIS and register for the section that corresponds to your faculty sponsor.

Changing Your Registration

After registering for at least one course, please follow these instructions to change your registration:

  1. Go to SIS and log in with your JHED ID and password.
  2. Navigate to “Registration” and select “Add/Drop Classes”.
  3. To add a class:
    1. If you don’t know exactly which class you wish to register for, select “Search for Classes”.
    2. If you know the course ID for the intended class, select “Quick Add”.
  4. To drop a class:
    1. Check the box on the right for each undesired course to drop, then click “Drop Class”.

Grading

While policies in departments may vary, most graduate students receive letter grades or pass/fail grades for their coursework. Students should consult with their department chairs and instructors to determine the grading requirements.

More information on grading policies for graduate students is available in the academic catalog.

Communications

In case you missed it: Here are some communications sent to graduate students from the Office of the Registrar-Homewood Schools.

Thursday, March 21, 2024- PDF Document: Fall 2024- Graduate Student Registration Update

Tuesday, March 19, 2024- PDF Document: Fall 2024- Graduate Student Registration Information

Friday, February 9, 2024- PDF Document: Summer 2024- Graduate Student Registration Information

Friday, November 17, 2023- PDF Document: Intersession 2024 Registration

Monday, November 6,2023- PDF Document: Spring 2024-Graduate Student Registration Information

Thursday, August 3, 2023- PDF Document: Directory Information Restrictions (FERPA) – SIS Student Self-Service

Friday, March 24, 2023- PDF Document: Fall 2023- Graduate Registration Update

Friday, March 17, 2023- PDF Document: Fall 2023-Graduate Student Registration Information

Friday, February 17, 2023- PDF Document: Summer 2023- Graduate Student Registration Information

Monday, November 21, 2022- PDF Document: 2023 Intersession Registration

Friday, October 21, 2022- PDF Document: Spring 2023- Graduate Student Registration Information

Friday, September 28, 2022- PDF Document: Electronic Incomplete Grade Contract – Student Self Service (SIS-Self-Service)

Friday, July 29, 2022-PDF Document: 2022-2023 JHU Student Health Benefits

Term Dates & Deadlines

Note: All permissions from faculty must include a specific course number and section number.

Summer 2025

Term NameCourse DatesRegistration OpenLast Day to AddLast Day to Drop
(no record on transcript)		Last Day to Withdraw* (W on transcript)
or Change Grading System*
Term I 5 weeks
(section 11)		May 27-June 27March 4May 29June 3June 13
Term II 5 weeks
(section 21-23)		June 30-August 1March 4July 3July 8July 18
Online I 5 weeks
(section 85)		May 27-June 27March 4May 29June 3June 13
Online II 5 weeks
(sections 86, 89)		June 30-August 1March 4July 3July 8July 18
Online I 6 weeks
(section 82) 		May 19 - June 27March 4May 21May 27June 6
Online II 6 weeks
(section 83)		June 30-August 8March 4July 3July 8July 18
Online 8 weeks
(section 88)		Jun 2- July 25March 4June 5June 9June 20
Online 10 weeks
(section 87)		May 27-August 1March 4May 29June 3June 13
**800-level Independent Study, Research,
Internship, Thesis		May 19-August 8March 4July 11July 15July 18

Graduate registration for the summer term begins on Tuesday, March 4th at 7:00 am (EST).

*This must be completed through SEAM’s online form.

  • There are no classes on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day.
  • There are no classes on Thursday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth
  • There are no classes on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.
  • Advisor approval not required unless enrolling in EN.500.851 Practical Training.
  • All inquiries regarding Summer registration should be referred to the Office of the Registrar via our contact formor (410) 516-8080.
  • Please see the Summer Program’s Refund Policy for fees associated with summer course changes (add/drop/withdraw).

Note: All permissions from faculty must include a specific course number and section number.

Fall 2025

Graduate registration for the fall term begins on Monday, April 7th at 7:00 am (EST).

Note: Effective Fall 2019, the last day to change a grade system (letter/audit) will align with the last day to drop (Online through self-service).

ActionDatesNotes
Registration BeginsApril 7: Current Students
July 21: New Students		Registration opens at 7:00 a.m.
Late Registration Fee
Assessed for registrations on or after September 8“Registration” is defined as your initial course add for a semester
Last Day to Add Courses
and Waitlists Ends		September 5 at 12:00 p.m.
Faculty Advisor/Department Chair signature/email is required
OR
Faculty Advisor must release the advising hold.
All SIS Actions BlockedSeptember 5 at 12:01 p.m. -
September 6 at 12:00 a.m.
Course Drops ResumeOnline: September 6 at 12:01a.m.Faculty Advisor must release the advising hold.
Late Add CoursesAfter September 7
SEAM Case		AS approvals required:

To be obtained by students prior to submitting the SEAM online form and documentation uploaded to the case: (1) Instructor and (2) Advisor/Department Chair

SEAM Staff will contact Dean’s Office for final review/approval:
Renee Eastwood, Assistant Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Academic and Student Affairs

EN approvals required:

To be obtained by students prior to submitting the SEAM online form and documentation uploaded to the case: (1) Instructor and (2) Advisor/Department Chair

SEAM Staff will contact Dean’s Office for final review/approval:
Christine Kavanagh, Associate Vice Dean for Graduate Education and Lifelong Learning and/or Alison Morrow, Director of Residential Graduate Academic Affairs

Under no circumstances should students be seeking out Christine Kavanagh, Alison Morrow or Renee Eastwood for course registration approvals at their offices or by e-mail. They are able to accept registration requests only from the SEAM staff in the process described above.
Last Day to DropOctober 6 at 4:30 p.m.Faculty Advisor/Department Chair signature/email is required
OR
Faculty Advisor must release the advising hold.
Last Day to Change Grading System to/from Audit
October 6
SEAM Case
Last Day to Withdraw
("W" on Transcript)		November 7 at 4:30 p.m.
SEAM Case
AS approvals required:

To be obtained by students prior to submitting the SEAM online form and documentation uploaded to the case: (1) Instructor and (2) Advisor/Department Chair

SEAM Staff will contact Dean’s Office for final review/approval:
Renee Eastwood, Assistant Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Academic and Student Affairs

EN approvals required:

To be obtained by students prior to submitting the SEAM online form and documentation uploaded to the case: (1) Instructor and (2) Advisor/Department Chair

SEAM Staff will contact Dean’s Office for final review/approval:
Christine Kavanagh, Associate Vice Dean for Graduate Education and Lifelong Learning and/or Alison Morrow, Director of Residential Graduate Academic Affairs

Under no circumstances should students be seeking out Christine Kavanagh, Alison Morrow or Renee Eastwood for course registration approvals at their offices or by e-mail. They are able to accept registration requests only from the SEAM staff in the process described above.

AS: Arts and Sciences, EN: Engineering

Note: All permissions from faculty must include a specific course number and section number.

Fall 2025 Term 1

Note: Effective Fall 2019, the last day to change a grade system (letter/audit) will align with the last day to drop (Online through self-service).

Action
DatesNotes
Registration for Fall Term
April 7: Continuing & Rising Seniors
April 9: Rising Juniors
April 11: Rising Sophomores
July 14: New Transfer Students
July 21: New Students		Faculty Advisor/Department Chair signature/email is required
OR
Faculty Advisor must release the advising hold.
Last Day to Add Courses and Waitlists Ends
September 5 at 12 noon
AS approvals required:

To be obtained by students prior to submitting the SEAM online form and documentation uploaded to the case: (1) Instructor and (2) Advisor/Department Chair

SEAM Staff will contact Dean’s Office for final review/approval:
Renee Eastwood, Assistant Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Academic and Student Affairs

EN approvals required:

To be obtained by students prior to submitting the SEAM online form and documentation uploaded to the case: (1) Instructor and (2) Advisor/Department Chair

SEAM Staff will contact Dean’s Office for final review/approval:
Christine Kavanagh, Associate Vice Dean for Graduate Education and Lifelong Learning and/or Alison Morrow, Director of Residential Graduate Academic Affairs

Under no circumstances should students be seeking out Christine Kavanagh, Alison Morrow or Renee Eastwood for course registration approvals at their offices or by e-mail. They are able to accept registration requests only from the SEAM staff in the process described above.
All SIS Actions Blocked
September 5 at 12:01 p.m. -
September 6 at 12:00 a.m.
Course Drops Resume
Online: September 6 at 12:01 a.m.
Faculty Advisor/Department Chair signature/email is required
OR
Faculty Advisor must release the advising hold.
Last Day to Drop
September 15 at 4:30 p.m.
Faculty Advisor/Department Chair signature/email is required
OR
Faculty Advisor must release the advising hold.
Last Day to Withdraw ("W" on Transcript)
September 26 at 4:30 p.m.
SEAM Case
AS approvals required:

To be obtained by students prior to submitting the SEAM online form and documentation uploaded to the case: (1) Instructor and (2) Advisor/Department Chair

SEAM Staff will contact Dean’s Office for final review/approval:
Renee Eastwood, Assistant Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Academic and Student Affairs

EN approvals required:

To be obtained by students prior to submitting the SEAM online form and documentation uploaded to the case: (1) Instructor and (2) Advisor/Department Chair

SEAM Staff will contact Dean’s Office for final review/approval:
Christine Kavanagh, Associate Vice Dean for Graduate Education and Lifelong Learning and/or Alison Morrow, Director of Residential Graduate Academic Affairs

Under no circumstances should students be seeking out Christine Kavanagh, Alison Morrow or Renee Eastwood for course registration approvals at their offices or by e-mail. They are able to accept registration requests only from the SEAM staff in the process described above.
Term 1 Classes End

October 20

Note: All permissions from faculty must include a specific course number and section number.

Fall 2025 Term 2

Note: Effective Fall 2019, the last day to change a grade system (letter/audit) will align with the last day to drop (Online through self-service).

ActionDatesNotes
Registration for Fall TermApril 7: Continuing & Rising Seniors
April 9: Rising Juniors
April 11: Rising Sophomores
July 14: New Transfer Students
July 21: New Students
Term 2 Classes BeginOctober 22
Last Day to Add Courses EndsOnline: October 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Faculty Advisor/Department Chair signature/email is required
OR
Faculty Advisor must release the advising hold.
Last Day to Drop
November 10 at 4:30 p.m.
Faculty Advisor/Department Chair signature/email is required
OR
Faculty Advisor must release the advising hold.
Last Day to Withdraw ("W" on Transcript)
November 28 at 4:30 p.m.
SEAM Case
AS approvals required:

To be obtained by students prior to submitting the SEAM online form and documentation uploaded to the case: (1) Instructor and (2) Advisor/Department Chair

SEAM Staff will contact Dean’s Office for final review/approval:
Renee Eastwood, Assistant Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Academic and Student Affairs

EN approvals required:

To be obtained by students prior to submitting the SEAM online form and documentation uploaded to the case: (1) Instructor and (2) Advisor/Department Chair

SEAM Staff will contact Dean’s Office for final review/approval:
Christine Kavanagh, Associate Vice Dean for Graduate Education and Lifelong Learning and/or Alison Morrow, Director of Residential Graduate Academic Affairs

Under no circumstances should students be seeking out Christine Kavanagh, Alison Morrow or Renee Eastwood for course registration approvals at their offices or by e-mail. They are able to accept registration requests only from the SEAM staff in the process described above.
Term 2 Classes EndDecember 19

AS: Arts and Sciences, EN: Engineering

Note: All permissions from faculty must include a specific course number and section number.

Intersession 2026

Registration for intersession courses begins on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:00am (EST).

  • Graduate students enrolling in graduate-level courses: Online via Self-Service
  • Graduate students enrolling in undergraduate-level courses: Via Case Management System – all approvals must be attached to the case. UG tuition applies.
  • Drops and Withdraws end at 4:30pm on the listed deadline date.

*Via Case Management System Only
**Graduate Students are ineligible

Note: All permissions from faculty must include a specific course number and section number.

Spring 2026

Note: Effective Fall 2019, the last day to change a grade system (letter/audit) will align with the last day to drop (Online through self-service).

AS: Arts and Sciences, EN: Engineering

Note: All permissions from faculty must include a specific course number and section number.

Spring 2026 – Term 1

Note: Effective Fall 2019, the last day to change a grade system (letter/audit) will align with the last day to drop (Online through self-service).

AS: Arts and Sciences, EN: Engineering

Note: All permissions from faculty must include a specific course number and section number.

Spring 2026 – Term 2

Note: Effective Fall 2019, the last day to change a grade system (letter/audit) will align with the last day to drop (Online through self-service).

AS: Arts and Sciences, EN: Engineering