Q. When is registration?

A. Spring registration is held for two weeks at the end of October through the beginning of November. Fall registration takes place for two weeks at the end of March through the beginning of April. Refer to your time ticket for the specific date and time you are eligible to register.

Q. Will we still be able to review a printed Class Hour Schedule (CHS)?

A. No, the CHS is only available on-line.

Q. Who will be registering on the WEB at http://sis.rpi.edu?

A. All currently registered and matriculated students. This includes students on co-op, students just registering for final administrative registration, etc.

Q. When do part-time students register?

A. Part-time matriculated students can also register now. Although they can register until the first day of classes without any penalty, they are encouraged to register early. Many departments must decide right after registration whether a low-enrolled course must be cancelled. Your registration will help them make the right decisions about these courses.

Q. What if a full-time student doesn't register during the initial registration period?

A. The student will be charged a late fee of $50.00 before he/she will be allowed to register. The fee will escalate to $75.00 if the student does not register by the first day of classes.

Q. Where do I get my PIN (Personal Identification Number) and my Sign-on ID to register?

A. The first time you log on your PIN is your birthday (mmddyy) and your User ID is your RIN. You will be required to change your PIN after you enter the RPI Student Information System for the first time. Select a number you'll remember. Don't wait for your time ticket to open to try your PIN. If your PIN doesn't work, contact registrar@rpi.edu.

Q. I changed my PIN and forgot what I changed it to. Where do I get a new one?

A. Contact the Registrar's Office, Academy Hall 2000 level, at registrar@rpi.edu or call 276-6231. The staff will be happy to assist you.

Q. How do I make a class "Pass/No Credit?"

A. Pick up the paper form at the Registrar's Office. Obtain the necessary signatures, and bring it to the Registrar. Note: Only Undergraduates may take a course Pass/No Credit.

Q. How is it determined when my registration-start time is?

A. Your start time was determined by the number of credits you have earned. Graduate students and seniors register first, followed by juniors,...etc.

Q. How do I get my schedule?

A. Your schedule will be available to you as soon as you register. You may select the option to 1) View Your Weekly Schedule or to 2) View Your Weekly Schedule Day/Time Grid from the Registration Menu, and then print it using your web browser print capabilities.

Q. How do I drop and add courses?

A. Go to the Register, Add or Drop page option located on the Registration Menu and follow the instructions on the Register or Add/Drop page.

Q. What happens if I miss the time I am scheduled to register?

A. Registration occurs over a period of two weeks during which you may register any time beginning from the date and time on the time ticket you received via e-mail. After these two weeks, there is a 4-week period when the Registrar's Office assigns rooms to class sections. After this period, you may continue with Add/Drop registration for the upcoming semester.

Note: Most undergraduates and graduate students who do not register during the initial registration period and then begin the registration process during the Add/Drop periods will be charged a $50.00 late fee.

Q. Will the system automatically tell me there is a scheduling conflict if I try to schedule one?

A. Yes. You will be returned to the Register, Add or Drop Page, and the course not able to be scheduled will be noted in a message immediately below the red "stop sign" icon on the Register, Add or Drop Page. This message will tell you that you have a time conflict with another course already registered for. This course will be identified by its CRN (Course Reference Number) so that you can identify it quickly in your current schedule.

Q. What happens if I don't meet the pre-requisite requirement?

A. You'll receive a registration error and the course will not be added onto your registration. You will need to have the instructor sign an authorization form and return to the Registrar's office.

Q. How do I register for thesis, project or dissertation credit(s)?

A. You can register on-line. Forms are no longer required until the add deadline.