Registration Information

Continuing Students:

• Registration windows are assigned based on class level (Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshmen) as well as units earned (not including currently enrolled units). If a group of students has the same number of units, registration windows are assigned randomly to ensure equity.
• Registration windows are fixed and cannot be changed. If you believe your registration window was assigned in error, you should contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@cpp.edu.
• Unit limitations apply to each of the registration periods. These total unit limits include enrolled and waitlisted classes. See the chart below for unit limits.
• You may waitlist up to a maximum of 10 units for Fall or Spring term. Waitlisted units count toward the total allowable unit limit. For detailed information, visit Waitlisting.

For more information, visit Registering for Courses.

Please review your specific registration window online in your BroncoDirect - Student Center.

Spring 2025 Registration Schedule Breakdown by Class Level

Each student is assigned a registration window within this time period. Your assigned window will be displayed in your BroncoDirect - Student Center. prior to the start of registration.

Term Session Dates (excludes dates for finals):

• January 18, 2025 - May 9, 2025 (15-Week Session)

 Spring 2025 Term:

CourseMatch Registration Window:

• December 2, 2024 to January 18, 2025

Fully Online Registration Window:

• January 6, 2025 to January 25, 2025

New PBAC Registration Window:

• November 4, 2024 to December 13, 2024

Winter 2025 Registration Schedule

Each student is assigned a registration window within this time period. Your assigned window will be displayed in your BroncoDirect - Student Center. prior to the start of registration.

Term Session Dates (excludes dates for finals):

• December 26, 2024 - January 15, 2025 (4-Week Session)
• January 2, 2025 – January 15, 2025 (2-Week Session)

Fall 2024 Registration Schedule Breakdown by Class Level

Each student is assigned a registration window within this time period. Your assigned window will be displayed in your BroncoDirect - Student Center. prior to the start of registration.

Term Session Dates (excludes dates for finals):

• August 22, 2024 - December 8, 2024 (15-Week Session)

Fall 2024 Term:

New Graduate Students (PBAC) General Registration Window:

• May 01, 2024 to August 02, 2024

 New Undergraduate Students (UGRAD) General Registration Window:

• June 10, 2024 to August 02, 2024

CourseMatch Registration Window:

• July 1, 2024 to August 21, 2024
  

Fully Online Registration Window:

• August 05, 2024 to August 30, 2024

Incoming Undergraduate Students:

New freshman and transfer students will be able to register for their first term of classes at the orientation session that they attend. Students will be able to access BroncoDirect at designated periods during their orientation session. To ensure a trouble-free registration, new students are advised to submit documents required by the Office of Admissions  as early as possible before their scheduled orientation session.

Incoming Graduate Students:

The Registrar’s Office assigns Fall and Spring term incoming graduate students' registration window as reflected below.  To view your registration window, log in to your BroncoDirect account and click on Student Center under the Student Self Services menu. Please watch this Enrollment Appointment how-to video on checking your registration window. Also, you may view:  How to register for classes. If you have questions about which courses you should enroll in, please do not hesitate to contact your Department Graduate Coordinators. To further assist you in getting started on your CPP journey, click on resources and next steps for more information. Check the Class Search for Course Offerings. If you miss this general registration window, the next opportunity to register for classes will be during the term Add/Drop Period reflected below. 

Registration Windows are assigned to new incoming graduate students typically on the first week of November for the Spring semester and the first week of May for the Summer (applicable to Credential and EDD programs only) and Fall semester. You may visit the Graduate Studies website for more information. 

*Masters of Interior Architecture - MIA - please go to the College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) for your registration information.

Additional Information for Graduates:

Permission to Add

Starting from the Priority registration through the Add/Drop period, you may petition for Schedule Conflict override using self-service on BroncoDirect Student Center. If you need permission to add a class for a closed class, instructor/department consent, and/or Requisite not Met, request a permission number from your instructor and/or department.

Use Permission to Add in BroncoDirect Student Center for:

• Schedule Conflict Override Petition

Request  a Permission Number from your Department for the following:

• Special Consent (Instructor or Department)
• Requisite Not Met

Request a Permission Number from your Instructor for the following-during Add/Drop period ONLY:

• Closed Class
  
  

Please Note: If you cannot register because BroncoDirect does not recognize your prerequisite and/or corequisite, please directly contact the Department that offers the course.

After the Add/Drop period, you may only add a class if extenuating circumstances prevent you from enrolling before the deadline. Prior to submitting the request, make sure to consult with your instructor and your department advisor. Some classes may not permit adding or late add. Course instructor and/or department approvals may be required.

Follow the Late Add Instructions (PDF) to submit a late add request after the add/drop period if this is due to extenuating circumstances. Note: Such requests for an exception to the academic policy and approvals require the course instructor, department chair, and supporting documentation. All requests to add classes must be completed (including all approvals) by the last day to enroll for the term. Please click the link: Important Dates & Deadlines.

As a reminder, financial aid grant amounts are finalized based on enrollment after the Add/Drop period – and are not recalculated unless a student entirely withdraws from the semester, in which case a Return to Title IV calculation may be required to determine the amount of federal student aid earned.

• Eligibility for most financial aid programs is prorated based on enrollment at the time of the disbursement.
• At the end of the Add/Drop period for the semester, the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will lock a student’s enrollment status and adjust grant aid to the correct amount based on actual enrolled units.
• After the Add/Drop period, any new, initial aid packages will be based on the student’s enrollment at the time of packaging.

More information about Financial Aid Proration and Grant Recalculation can be found on our Financial Aid Policies page.

GUIDELINES:

• Clear all registration holds before submitting this request. If you have a hold on your student records, the Registrar’s Office will not be able to process your request and it may be denied.
• Adding may change your enrollment status and result in additional charges to your student account.  It is important to confirm your account balance and payment due date in BroncoDirect Student Center. Contact the Student Accounting and Cashiering Services at sacs@cpp.edu if you have any questions. 
• Make sure that you enter the correct class number (5 digit CRN) for each class you wish to add.
• Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; it does not guarantee your request will be approved. 
• Late add requests submitted after the Add/Drop period but before census day will require approvals from the instructor, the department chair, and the Registrar’s Office. Late add requests submitted after census day (end of 4^th week) will require approvals from the instructor, department chair, associate dean, and the Registrar’s Office. No late add will be permitted after the 12th week of instruction.
• If you exceeded the unit cap, submit the Petition to Exceed Unit Cap, also indicate it in your justification section. After the Add/Drop period and the petition is closed, you must obtain approval from your department chair to take more than the allowable units per term and indicate in the justification section. 
• If you are repeating a course after three attempts or received a "C" or higher grade, do not submit this request until your Petition to Waive Restrictions on Course Repeats is submitted and approved by your department.  After your petition is approved, submit the Permission to Add and specify in your justification section.  If the petition is closed after the Add/Drop period, you must obtain approval from the department chair and indicate in the justification section.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Tutorial Video and PDF Guide:

• Watch the How to Request Permission to Add a Class tutorial video via YouTube.
• Schedule Conflict and Permission to Add Guide - BroncoDirect (PDF)
  

FAQ:

Who are the approvers to review my request?

After you submit your request, it will route to the course instructor and the department chair or delegate of the department that offers the class. Class instructor and department approvals are required.

How long will it take for the request to be approved or denied?

Your request must be reviewed by the class instructor and department. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for processing. Once your request is processed, you will receive an email notifying you that your request was approved or denied. You are not officially registered until you receive an email notification that your request was approved and processed. You may also check your BroncoDirect Student Center>Permission to Add and view details.

Can I get approval for a closed class?

the instructor or the department delegate that offers the class may override the restriction to allow you to add a closed (or full) class.

When you submit your request, be sure to include details to help the instructor understand your justification for an override. Please be specific to avoid delays in reviewing your request. For example, if you need to enroll in the class to graduate on time, be sure to explain this in your justification.

Approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the instructor and the department that offers the class.

What if I have exceeded the unit cap?

You cannot register for an additional class if you have exceeded the unit cap.  You must submit a Petition to Exceed Unit Cap or the Registrar’s Office will not be able to process your request and your request will be denied.

Will my request be canceled if I didn’t clear my hold?

If you have a registration hold on your student record, the Registrar’s Office will not be able to process your request and it may be denied.

What can I do if my request is canceled?

Email the Registrar’s Office at registrar@cpp.edu to inquire about the canceled request immediately.

Can I cancel my request in BroncoDirect?

You may cancel your request in the Student Center if it is still in pending status.

INQUIRES:

Contact Us to reach the Registrar's Office with any questions.