Undergraduate Registration
Please see new Fall 2020 Course Delivery information below under Term Dates & Deadlines.
Important Notices/Instructions
- Registration Remedies
- Contact us at 410-516-8080 ext.5 or get your questions answered online
- PDF Document: JHU Email Account Notice
- External Credit Policies (Non-JHU Coursework)
General Information
Waitlisting a Class
When you add yourself to a 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 three different courses and only one section of a single course. The total number of waitlist courses is three per student at any time, regardless of the term of the course. Please plan carefully if you intend to waitlist for courses in more than one term. Learn more about waitlisting a class.
Registering for Courses that Meet at the Same Time
Registering for two classes that meet at the same time or overlapping times is not permitted except as a temporary measure during the first weeks of the semester when students are still deciding on which classes to take. By the end of the first two weeks of classes, students must resolve time conflicts in their schedules.
Registration Instructions
Prior to Registration
Review Teacher Evaluations
Teacher evaluations are written summaries, prepared by undergraduate volunteers and reviewed by undergraduate editors, for the main purpose of supplementing the guidance of professors, academic advisors and students in the course selection process. It is suggested that you use these Teacher Course Evaluations as a reference tool prior to seeing your advisor and planning your course schedule. Visit the Teacher Evaluation page to review evaluations by term.
Lab Safety Tutorial
The myLearning “Laboratory Safety Introductory Course” (required for enrollment in all lab courses) has a 4:30 AM—7:30 AM maintenance period wherein updates cannot be processed into the SIS. Please complete the course in advance of registration for your class, but no later than 3:30 a.m. on the day of registration. If you do not complete the course by 3:30 a.m. on your registration day, you will not be able to add a lab online until later that day. Alternatively, you can contact the Office of the Registrar and provide your completion certificate.
Log into SIS for Students
- Ensure your browser is accurately setup for SIS:
- Go to sis.jhu.edu.
- Click on “browser requirements” near the bottom of the page.
- Periodically check the Announcements page for updates. Announcements will appear on the first page when you log in, or go to “Personal Info” then “Announcements” if you are on another page.
- Check SIS to see if you have 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 into SIS.
- Remember to provide information for an emergency contact, your permanent address, your permanent phone number, a parent/guardian, a 100‐mile contact, and a missing person contact.
- Note: You will be automatically logged out after five minutes of inactivity. Should your session time out, you will need to log in again to complete unprocessed transactions.
Add Courses to My Cart
- Go to SIS and log in with your JHED ID and password.
- Under “Registration”, select “Search for Classes”.
- Select the appropriate academic period from the dropdown.
- After searching for and finding your class, check “Select” and click “Add to Cart”.
- Note: courses in My Cart are processed in the order listed. Drag and drop courses to reorder the list.
- When finished adding all of your classes to your cart, log out and close your browser.
Day of Registration
If you chose to add courses to My Cart prior to your registration date, please follow these instructions:
- Go to SIS and log in with your JHED ID and password.
- Under “Registration”, select “My Cart”.
- Ensure the appropriate academic period is selected.
- Check the box on the right for each course in My Cart that you wish to register.
- Note: Courses are processed in the order that they appear. Drag and drop to re-order your course list.
- Click “Register” at the bottom of the screen.
You may also register by searching for classes:
- Go to SIS and log in with your JHED ID and password.
- Under “Registration”, select “Search for Classes/Registration”.
- Ensure the academic period is set to the appropriate term.
- Search for classes.
- Check the box on the right to select the course.
- Click “Register” at the bottom of the screen.
Important Notes
500-Level Courses
- In-person registration (unless otherwise noted in SIS)
- Requires a signature from full-time Homewood faculty sponsor
- No more than 6.0 credits can be earned in one academic year (summer through spring)
600-Level Courses and Above
- Instructor’s signature required (unless otherwise noted in SIS)
- Faculty Advisor’s signature required (For EN Students only)
Permission Required Courses
- Seek permission from the instructor prior to registration and retain for yourself. There is no need to submit this to the Office of the Registrar, unless asked to do so.
- You may register or add the course online
- Registration or adding without permission of the instructor puts you at risk of being removed from the course
Approval Required Courses
- Request permission via SIS Self‐Service (this does not guarantee registration into the course)
- The instructor (or their designee) will review requests and approve registrations using SIS Self‐Service for Faculty
- No documentation is required by the Office of the Registrar
- Inquiries should be addressed to the Department Administrator
Online Registration will NOT be Available for:
- Interdivisional registration
- Cooperative registration
- Independent study/research/internship (unless otherwise noted in SIS)
- Satisfactory/unsatisfactory Grading Option
- Graduate-level courses (unless otherwise noted in SIS)
- Late registrations
- Part-time students/pay-per-credit
International Students with an F or J Visa Status
It is extremely important to have 12 credits of course work at all times in order to maintain your status as a full-time student. If you have questions, please call the Office of International Services at 667-208-7001 or email ois@jhu.edu.
Course Change Period
If you need to make changes to your registration:
- Go to SIS and log in with your JHED ID and password.
- Under “Registration”, select “Add/Drop Classes”.
- Check the box on the right for each undesired courses to drop and click “Drop Class”.
- Check your course schedule for conflicts. Under “Registration”, select “My Class Schedule”, then click on “Weekly Calendar”.
- To print a copy of your schedule, select “Print my Class Schedule” in the actions box on the right.
Grading
University policy requires that grades be submitted to the Office of the Registrar within 48 hours of the final examination. Final grades can be viewed online by students (and their authorized users) by using their JHED account and password and logging into SIS.
Teacher Evaluations
Important: Students can not access grades without first submitting teacher course evaluations.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading
For any enrolled course, the “Y” in the S/U column on the “My Class Schedule” screen means “yes” indicating that you have selected the S/U option for that course. On your “My Grades” screen, and on the grade roster, the listed grade system is “UndergradLetter”. Your instructor does not know that you are taking the course as satisfactory/unsatisfactory and your grade will be converted to S or U when graded.
On your “My Grades” screen under “Registration”, if the listed grade system is “Ugrad S/U”, this course is only offered for S/U credit.
Course Retake Policy
- Students may retake a course to absolve a grade of C+ or lower. The grade for the second attempt and the associated credits are recorded on the transcript and are calculated in the GPA.
- The original grade remains on the transcript along with the notation “R” to indicate the course was retaken.
- Such R grades do not affect grade point calculations; they do not carry credit toward graduation. Only the grade in the retaken course accrues credit and applies to the GPA, even when the retaken grade is lower than the original grade.
- A student may retake a course once. Taking the same course a third time or retaking another course requires permission of the student’s academic advising office.
If there are any questions or concerns, please contact your academic advising office:
- Arts and Sciences, advising@jhu.edu or 410-516-8216
- Engineering, wseadvising@jhu.edu or 410-516-7395
Complete grading policies can be found in the academic catalog.
Term Dates & Deadlines
Summer 2021
Registration for the summer term opens on Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00 a.m. (EST)
Term Name | Course Dates | Registration Open | Last Day to Add | Last Day to Drop (no record on transcript) | Last Day to Withdraw* (W on transcript) or Change Grading System* |
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Term I 5 weeks (sections 11, 12) | June 1-July 2 | March 9 | June 3 | June 8 | June 18* |
Term II 5 weeks (sections 21, 22, 23) | July 6-August 6 | March 9 | July 8 | July 13 | July 23* |
Summer Pre-College I 2 weeks (sections 41-49) | June 28-July 9 | March 9 | June 24 | June 29 | July 2* |
Summer Pre-College II 2 weeks (sections 51-59) | July 12-July 23 | March 9 | July 8 | July 13 | July 16* |
Summer Pre-College III 2 weeks (sections 61-69) | July 26-August 6 | March 9 | July 22 | July 27 | July 30* |
Online 5 weeks (section 85) | June 1-July 2 | March 9 | June 3 | June 8 | June 18* |
Online 5 weeks (section 86, 89) | July 6-August 6 | March 9 | July 8 | July 13 | July 23* |
Online 6 weeks (section 82) | June 1-July 9 | March 9 | June 3 | June 8 | June 18* |
Online 6 weeks (section 83) | July 12-August 20 | March 9 | July 14 | July 19 | July 30* |
Online 8 weeks (section 88) | June 7-July 30 | March 9 | June 9 | June 14 | June 25* |
Online 10 weeks (section 87) | June 1-August 6 | March 9 | June 3 | June 8 | June 18* |
**500-level Independent Study, Research, Internship, Thesis | May 31-August 6 | March 9** | July 16 | July 20 | July 23* |
*Must be done through the Office of the Registrar’s Case Management System.
**Online Independent Academic Work Form available through SIS self-service.
There are no classes on Monday, May 31st, in observance of Memorial Day.
There are no classes on Monday, July 5th, in observance of Independence Day.
Summer Approval Requirements
- Prior to the deadline, only course-specific approvals are required
- After Add Deadline:
- AS – approvals required (in order) Academic Advising and Summer Programs
- EN – approvals required (in order) Academic Advising and Summer Programs
- After Drop or Withdrawal Deadline:
- AS – approvals required (in order) Academic Advising and Summer Programs
- EN – approvals required (in order) Academic Advising and Summer Programs
- Independent Study/Research/Internship/Thesis
- Prior to Deadline: Approval of Faculty Sponsor through online form
- After Add or Drop Deadline:
- AS – Faculty Sponsor and Academic Advising approvals required
- EN – Faculty Sponsor and Academic Advising approvals required
Please see the Summer Program’s Refund Policy for fees associated with summer course changes (add/drop/withdraw).
Additional information on summer term is available at the Summer Programs at Johns Hopkins website.
Fall 2020
Action | Dates | Notes |
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Registration Begins | April 20: Rising Seniors April 22: Rising Juniors April 24: Rising Sophomores July 13: New Transfers July 20: New Freshmen | Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. on respective day; continuous registration is available through August 28 |
Late Registration Fee | Assessed for registrations on or after May 18 | “Registration” is defined as your initial add for a semester |
Last Day to Add Courses and Wait Lists End | Friday, September 11, 4:30 p.m. | |
All SIS Actions Blocked | September 11, 4:30 p.m. - September 12, 12:00 a.m. | |
Course Drops Resume | September 12, 12:01 a.m. Online through self-service | AS – no approval required EN – faculty advisor must release Advising hold or provide approval |
Last Day to Add Independent Academic Work | October 9 Online through self-service | This includes Independent Studies, Research, Theses, and Internships. All require the approval of a full-time Homewood Faculty Sponsor. |
Last Day to Drop | October 11 Online through self-service | AS – no approval required, unless dropping below 12 credits EN – faculty advisor must release Advising hold or provide approval |
Registration for Spring Term | November 13: Seniors November 16: Juniors November 18: Sophomores November 20: Freshmen | Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. on respective day |
Last Day to Withdrawal ("W" on Transcript) | November 13, 4:30 p.m. By email only | AS – no approval required, unless withdrawing below 12 credits. EN – Approval from faculty advisor is required |
Last Day to Change Grading System (to elect letter grade) | January 10 Online through self-service | AS – approval from faculty advisor is required if the course is within major or minor EN – approval from faculty advisor is required |
Note: dates and deadlines for Fall 2020 short courses: PDF Document: Short Courses
Fall 2020 Course Delivery
Course Format | Definition | Location | Days/Times |
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Online- Asynchronous | Course will be offered online and students will not have to participate on a specific date or time. Remote attendance only. | Online | No days and times will be listed |
Online- Synchronous | Course will be offered online and students will be required to participate on a specific date and time. Remote attendance only. | Online | Days and times will be listed |
Hybrid (Graduate Students Only) | Course will have both onsite and online components; there will be a remote attendance/access option for the onsite components. | Homewood and Online (this means part of the course is onsite at Homewood AND part of the course is online, even for students who typically attend in-person) | Days and times will be listed |
Onsite (Graduate Students Only) | Course will be offered onsite with students attending in-person and will also have a remote attendance/access option. | Homewood | Days and times will be listed |
Intersession 2021
Course schedule will go live Monday, November 16, 2020
Registration for Intersession courses will open on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 7:00a.m. for undergraduates
Session Dates | Last Day to Register or Add | Last Day to Drop (without a "W") | Last Day to Withdraw (with a "W")** | |
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Two-Week Courses | ||||
Section 12 | January 4- January 15 | January 6 | January 10 | January 12 |
500-level Research, Internships, Independent Study | January 4- January 15 | January 6 | January 10 | January 12 |
One-Week Courses | ||||
Section 11 | January 4- January 8 | January 4 | January 5 | January 6 |
Section 21 | January 11- January 15 | January 11 | January 12 | January 13 |
Section 33 B'More | January 11- January 15 | January 11 | January 12 | January 13 |
Note: B’More Courses (section 33) are for freshmen only
Spring 2021
Action | Dates | Notes |
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Registration for Spring Term | November 13: Seniors November 16: Juniors November 18: Sophomores November 20: Freshmen | Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. on respective day; Continuous registration is available through January 24 |
Last Day to Add Courses and Waitlists End | February 5 at 4:30 p.m. | |
All SIS Actions Blocked | February 5 at 4:30 p.m. - February 6 at 12:00 a.m. | |
Course Drops Resume | Online: February 6 at 12:01 a.m. | AS – no signature required EN – faculty advisor must release Advising hold or sign drop slip |
Last Day to Add Independent Academic Work | Online: March 5 | This includes Independent Studies, Research, Theses, and Internships. All require the signature of a full-time Homewood Faculty Sponsor. |
Last Day to Drop | March 7 | Drop courses online through SIS self-service. Contact Academic Advisor if you have an alert. |
Last Day to Withdraw ("W" on Transcript) | April 16 at 4:30 p.m. Complete contact form | Academic Advisor approval required to go below 12 credits. |
Last Day to Change Grading System (to or from Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) | May 19 | May 2021 graduation candidates |
Last Day to Change Grading System (to or from Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) | June 3 | all other undergraduates |
Note: dates and deadlines for Spring 2021 short courses: Spring 2021 Short Courses
Spring Signature Requirements After Posted Deadlines
- After ADD Deadline
- Arts and Sciences—Instructor and Academic Advisor
- Engineering—Instructor, Faculty Advisor and Academic Advisor
- After DROP or WITHDRAWAL Deadline
- Arts and Sciences—Academic Advisor
- Engineering—Faculty Advisor and Academic Advisor
- After ADD Deadline for Independent Study/Research/Internship
- Arts and Sciences—Faculty Sponsor and Academic Advisor
- Engineering—Faculty Sponsor, Faculty Advisor and Academic Advisor