When to Register

When do I register for classes (enrollment appointment)?

Continuing students generally register for classes during April for the summer term and fall semester and November for the spring semester.
Returning students have the opportunity to register for classes after continuing students.
New transfer students register for classes as part of online registration tutorial in late May through August for the fall semester and in December for the spring semester.
New first-year students register for classes during the first-year online registration tutorial, typically in late June through August for the fall semester and in December for the spring semester.
View your personal enrollment appointment in your Student Center. Learn how to find your enrollment appointment in Student Center. Summer term does not have personal enrollment appointments.
Enrollment Dates for Fall 2024 Semester by Student Group
Student GroupRegistration Start DateRegistration End Date
Graduate Priority **April 8, 2024September 9, 2024
Undergraduate Priority **April 8, 2024September 9, 2024
Continuing Master'sApril 9, 2024September 9, 2024
Continuing SeniorsApril 9, 2024September 9, 2024
Continuing JuniorsApril 10, 2024September 9, 2024
Continuing SophomoresApril 11, 2024 September 9, 2024
Continuing FreshmanApril 12, 2024September 9, 2024
Returning UndergraduatesApril 29, 2024September 9, 2024
New Students: Second Bachelor's (self registration)May 28, 2024September 9, 2024
New Students: Certificate of Study (self registration)May 28, 2024September 9, 2024
New Students: Master'sMay 28, 2024September 9, 2024
New Students : Transfers May 28, 2024September 9, 2024
New Students: FreshmenJune 2024 - tbaSeptember 9, 2024

New students

*To be eligible for the enrollment date, new students must accept admission and pay the enrollment deposit before the deadline. Learn about Steps to Enrollment and sign up deadlines for freshman orientation or transfer orientation.

Priority registration groups

**Refer to the University Catalog, Academic Regulations for details on priority and scheduling of registration. Additionally, in accordance with the Assembly Bill 2133 and PL 115-48, California resident veterans, or those serving on active duty or in the National Guard or Reserve attending public colleges and universities are granted priority registration for classes while they are enrolled at Cal Poly Humboldt. At Cal Poly Humboldt student veterans, active duty, and National Guard and Reservists have priority registration for their first term and every fall, spring and summer term until graduation, regardless of the time from separation to enrollment at Cal Poly Humboldt.  Eligible Humboldt students must provide proof of service (i.e. a DD-214 or current enlistment contract) to Veterans Enrollment and Transition Services. Priority registration is assigned at the earliest window of the applicable registration period.

Priority registration for a student’s first term is contingent on time of matriculation to Humboldt, and the orientation and advising session(s) available.

View your enrollment appointment

Step 1: Login to Student Center
Step 2: The Enrollment Dates box is located in the Academics section, under your To Do List.

Student Center academics section enrollment dates

Step 3: Click the Enrollment Appointments link, to see more specific information on your enrollment appointment, including enrollment limits.

the Enrollment Dates window contains enrollment limit information

Unit Cap increases from 17 to 19 units

Undergraduate students, as well as post-baccalaureate students seeking a second bachelor's degree, will be able to enroll in 19 units for the Spring 2024 Semester beginning on November 20, 2023. 

Contact the Office of the Registrar for questions about registration.

Disclosure of Student Information

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