Registration Checklist

Considering a major change and/or adding a minor or secondary major? Take time to research your options in advance of registration. The Exploring Majors Guide offers advice and tips.

Some resources and actions to consider:

• Talk with your advisor, faculty who teach in your area of interest and/or the Advising Center about your interests and goals.
• Explore programs and requirements:
  • Program Explorer
  • Academic Course Catalog
  • Course sequences for majors/minors 
  • Perform a "What if" analysis through DegreeWorks.
• Review the major/career exploration resources available through the Career Center.
• Consider taking a course in your field of interest during the fall semester.

Ready to declare new major, minor or secondary major? 

• You can submit a major/minor form at any time, but it is recommended that you submit your form by a certain date to ensure that your request can be processed in advance of fall registration.
• You are also encouraged to contact the department chair of your new major or minor to obtain any major/minor restriction overrides you may need for registration.

Access your Student Profile to:

• Confirm that your student status permits registration 
• Check for holds - resolve holds that will prevent registration:
  • Financial Hold - Student Accounts
  • Immunization Hold - Student Health Center
  • Library Fines - Post Learning Commons & Drexel Library
• Confirm your Registration Time

To access your Student Profile:

• Log onto the Nest
• Click on the Students link in the top navigation
• Click on Access Student Profile
• Review registration notices and holds in the drop down menus in the upper right.

Plan your Courses

• Identify needed courses/requirements by reviewing:
  • DegreeWorks
  • Typical course sequence for your major
• Map out course options for next semester as well as future semesters.
• If you are considering a study abroad semester, talk with a staff person in the Center for International Programs.
• Submitting a request for a course overload or independent study? See the online forms page.

Build your schedule

• Check the Nest for the class schedule and availability. Use the Schedule Builder to create a tentative schedule for next semester. Always have backup plans in case your preferred course sections are closed.
• Prepare for your advising meeting with your faculty advisor – make a list of questions.
• If needed, your Advising Center can help with this planning.

• Schedule a meeting with your advisor.
  • Advisor contact information can be found on your Student Profile in the Nest.
  • You also may be able to schedule an appointment through Starfish.
• Meet with your advisor to review your course selection and obtain your registration PIN (For HSB students - only if needed).
• Talk with you advisor about Experiential Learning opportunities for the coming semester or future semesters.
• Please remember that only your advisor can give you your PIN. Do not contact your Advising Center for your PIN.
• Verify that your PIN works prior to your registration day.

• Prior to your registration day, log into The Nest 
• Click on Classes & Registration > Self-Service Course Registration > Register for Classes
• Select the term, enter your registration PIN & click continue
• If your PIN is correct > message will say it is not yet time to register.
• If you suspect there is a problem, contact your faculty advisor ASAP. Only your advisor can release your PIN.

• Registration times will be posted at least one week in advance of your registration date.
  • Log onto the Nest
  • Click on the Students tab in the top navigation
  • Click on Access Student Profile
  • Click on the Registration Notices drop down menu in the upper right to view your registration time.
• Register at your registration time or as close to it as possible - the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to get the classes you want.

• If things do not go as planned:
  • See the Registration Problem Guide
  • Contact Undergraduate Advising Support for for help