Course Registration Guide

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the course registration process at SDU. Understanding and following the registration procedure is crucial for your academic success.

Understanding the Portal Interface

Course Status Colors

• 🔴 Red: Failed courses
• 🔵 Blue: Not yet taken courses
• 🟢 Green: Successfully passed courses
• 🟡 Orange: Currently enrolled/In progress courses

Navigation Options

1. "From Your Program": Shows required courses for your current semester
2. "Search by Course": Allows searching using course codes (e.g., MDE 154)
3. "All Courses": Displays all available courses

Step-by-Step Registration Process

1. Accessing Course Selection

• Log into the SDU Portal
• Navigate to Course Registration section
• Select "From Your Program" for required courses

2. Selecting Courses

1. Choose a course from your program list
2. View available sections showing:
   • Professor names
   • Class times
   • Available slots
   • Language of instruction

3. Managing Course Sections

• Select preferred professor and time slot
• Check for time conflicts with other courses
• Click "Add" to put course in your basket
• Confirm selection when prompted

4. Handling Schedule Conflicts

If you encounter a schedule overlap:

1. Option 1: Choose a different time slot for the new course
2. Option 2: Drop the conflicting course and select a new time
3. Option 3: Select a different professor with available slots

5. Dropping Courses

1. Locate the course in your basket
2. Click the drop option
3. Confirm your decision
4. Re-select the course if needed with a different schedule

⚠️ CRITICAL INFORMATION

24-Hour Confirmation Rule

• MANDATORY: Confirm your registration within 24 hours
• System automatically drops unconfirmed courses at midnight
• Lost slots may be taken by other students
• No automatic recovery of dropped courses

Course Selection Freedom

• You can select courses from any year level
• WARNING: Taking advanced courses is at your own risk
• Verify:
  • Prerequisites
  • Your preparation level
  • Course workload

Registration Strategy Tips

1. Speed Matters

   • Popular slots fill quickly
   • Early registration == better schedule options

2. Technical Preparation

   • Use SDU WiFi for faster access
   • Expect system slowdowns during peak times
   • Keep refreshing if portal is slow
   • Have backup choices ready

3. Schedule Planning

   1. Time Management Essentials

      • Check all available time slots before deciding
      • Consider daily schedule distribution
      • Plan for breaks between classes
      • Consider commute time when choosing early/late classes

   2. Morning Classes Consideration

      • Know Your Study Habits: If you're not an early bird, think twice about 8-9 AM classes
      • Many students face attendance issues with early morning classes
      • Low attendance can lead to course failure
      • Note: I personally recommend early morning classes for optimal learning, but you should choose based on your personal productivity patterns.

   3. Smart Schedule Distribution

      • Balance your daily course load
      • Avoid clustering all classes in one day
      • Consider your peak productivity hours
      • Leave time for lunch and short breaks
      • Plan for study sessions between classes

Final Checklist

✅ Review all required courses
✅ Check for time conflicts
✅ Confirm registration within 24 hours
✅ Save/screenshot final schedule
✅ Verify total credit hours
✅ Check all course locations and times

Remember: Course registration is a time-sensitive process. Stay alert, be prepared, and don't hesitate to ask for help if needed!