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Priority Registration Procedures

• Earlier access to register for classes gives a student the opportunity to arrange a schedule with sufficient time for the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to put in place auxiliary aids/accommodations such as interpreting services or books in alternative formats. It also allows a student to select specific course times/course locations/instructors that may be necessary as an accommodation for specific needs.
• Current students who are permanently registered with ODS receive priority registration with some exceptions.
• Most interim students receive priority registration. Exceptions to this might include those students with temporary physical issues, such as a broken arm, etc.
• ODS typically sends out a mass reminder email with instructions to students before priority registration begins (around the time that students can make appointments to meet with their academic advisor).
• Priority Registration Worksheet
• During the week of priority registration, students come in to ODS on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Priority registration is the same week seniors register, so only freshmen, sophomores and juniors need to use priority registration.
• Students must have already had their meeting with their advisor and will be asked to provide ODS with their alternate pin number prior to registration.
• If the student is advised within their academic department, they must contact their department to find out how and when they make appointments with their advisor.
• Some departments will not allow ODS to register students for classes, so they will be registered as scheduled through the academic department.