Syracuse University

Registrar

Registration - Undergraduate FAQs

  • When can I register for classes? (Return to FAQs)
    • Log onto MySlice
    • Select the View My Enrollment Dates link in Student Services
    • Make note of your registration periods as displayed on the page
  • Why can’t I enroll in this class if I can see there are spaces available? (Return to FAQs)
    • Some classes have seats reserved for specific populations, i.e. TV, Radio and Film majors, sophomores only, VPA music students, etc. When seats are reserved, even though it appears that seats are available, the seats are actually available to specific populations only.
  • What is auto-enroll? (Return to FAQs)
    • Some classes at SU are set up to have more than one component; Lecture, Laboratory, Recitation, etc. These components can be attached to each other so that when you enroll for one the other is automatically added to your schedule.
  • How can I get permission to enroll in a class? (Return to FAQs)
    • Contact the department offering the class.
  • How do I use a permission number that I have been given to enroll? (Return to FAQs)
    • If you have been given a permission number for a class, enter the number in the permission number box* available in step 2 of 3 during the add class process.

      *If you do not see a permission number box your number has expired. A replacement number may be issued at the discretion of the issuing department/office. Contact the issuing department/office.

  • I registered for a class, but why can't I see it on my schedule? (Return to FAQs)
    • All classes selected for registration are first placed into your shopping cart. Your shopping cart is just a holding place and must be submitted for enrollment:
      • Log into MySlice
      • Select your shopping cart
      • Follow steps 1-3 to submit your Shopping Cart
      • Finish enrolling
  • When registering, why don't I see the correct term as an option? (Return to FAQs)
    • You may have a Bursar hold on your account. To resolve:
    • Log into MySlice
    • Review your holds via View Holds link. If you have a Bursar hold, contact the Bursar’s Office (315) 443-2444. If you do not have a Bursar hold, and are still unable to view your enrollment term in MySlice, contact the Registrar’s Office, (315) 443-2422
  • How do I resolve a hold? (Return to FAQs)
    • View your holds in MySlice via View Holds link.
    • Contact the office that has applied the hold