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Get Prepared for Spring 2025 Registration

The schedule of classes is now available. To see what sections are available and to get your registration plan ready, click HERE.

Download and complete a “Schedule Planner (PDF)” to organize your planned courses and have some backup options ready!

Registration Basics

    • The earliest classes typically start at 8:00am and the latest classes typically start at 8:00pm
    • KSU offers a handful of weekend classes, but most courses will be offered Monday-Friday.
    • Choose what class times work best for you and your schedule. 

    M=Monday
    T=Tuesday
    W=Wednesday
    R=Thursday
    F=Friday
    S=Saturday
    U=Sunday

    • So for example, a class labeled as meeting on "TR" would meet on both Tuesday and Thursday.
    • "MWF" would be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
    • "F" would be just Friday.
  • Traditional

    All class sessions meet face-to-face

    Hybrid

    Classes are taught through a combination of face-to-face and online sessions

    100% Online

    100% online courses are those courses that do not require any on campus visits or proctored exams.

    95% Online

    95% online courses will have one on-campus requirement, typically an orientation or exam. A proctored exam alternative is made available for students at a geographic distance of 50 miles or more from campus. It is the student's responsibility to obtain proctor approval from the instructor prior to scheduling a proctored examination.

    eCore

    100% online courses offered through the University System of Georgia (USG). Classes count the same as KSU online courses, but sections may be taught by professors from other universities within the USG.

  • To access an easy-to-view summary of your current registration, visit Owl Express then follow these instructions:

    1. Click on the Registration tab.
    2. Click on Display Your Class Registration and Grades.
    3. Refresh this page often if you are making multiple changes to your schedule.

    If a class you thought you signed up for is not listed here it means you are currently not registered or waitlisted for it. Go back to the Class Registration page and try again while paying close attention to any registration errors or waitlist prompts.

  • Check your DegreeWorks in your Owl Express account!

    DegreeWorks will automatically update as you register for classes. Courses that are satisfying an area of your degree will appear in blue. Courses that are not counting towards the degree you have declared will populate under "Unused Courses" at the bottom on the page.

    Recently submit a major change?

    If you have requested  a major change that has not yet processed, you can still check to see if the courses you registered for will count towards your new major by utilizing the "What-If"  function.

Understanding Section Codes

  • In the context of a college course, a section is a group of students who are enrolled in the same course at the same time, led by a specific instructor.

    Typically, we offer multiple sections of the same course at different times of the day or week to accommodate students' schedules. For example, PSYC 1101 may have several sections, each with its own meeting time and instructor.

    Sections are designed to provide a consistent learning experience for students, regardless of which instructor they have. Each instructor should cover the same material, sometimes even use the same assignments and assessments, and follow a similar syllabus, ensuring that all students in the course receive the same level of instruction and have the similar expectations.

  • A

    Starting block courses (eligible for students attending orientation and first-time freshmen)

    B

    Starting block courses (eligible for first-time freshmen)

    G

    Open to all eligible students

    H-Honors 
    You must have applied and been admitted to the Honors College to register for these classes.
    L-Learning Support

    You will be notified if you are required to complete Learning Support requirements.

    S-Study Abroad
    Must be in a Study Abroad program.
    W-KSU Online
    The courses are open to all students and are 95% or 100% online.

Class Registration Errors

  • The Campus Restriction error will occur for Online Learner students or on-campus students trying to register for an "Online Learner Only" course. To resolve this error, students must register only for courses taught fully online (or not reserved for Online Learners). Example: An online learner attempting to register for a main campus course. Students who have signed up for an online learner program are not eligible to register for main campus courses.

  • The CLASS RESTRICTION error refers to a course that is restricted by student classification. To resolve this error, students must select a different course or seek override permission from the academic department offering the course.

  • The CLOSED SECTION error occurs when students attempt to register for a class that is full.
    To resolve this error, students should register for another section of the course or select a different course. If the course section offers a waitlist, consider waitlisting for the course. Closed course overrides are available only during the drop/add period. Students may inquire to the academic department and/or the college/school website responsible for the course that is closed. If approved, the department will enter the approval code in the Student Information System. The student must then register for the course.

  • The Connected Course Drop Confirmation notice will appear when students attempt to drop a course that has a connected or linked course, i.e., co-requisite or concurrent prerequisite course. Drop both courses by clicking the DROP button on this page.

  • The CORQ (Co-requisite) error occurs when students do not register for a group of courses that are linked together. To resolve this error, students must register for all co-requisite courses (CRNs) at the same time. Example: This registration error will most likely occur when Freshmen are attempting to register for courses within a Learning Community. Students must register for all Learning Community courses (CRNs) at the same time. Important Notes: When registering for a science course that requires a lab, both the lecture and lab courses must be registered for successfully at the same time. You will receive a course PREQ & TEST SCORE or CORQ Course XXXX REQ ERROR until registration for both courses (lecture and lab) are successful.

  • The CRN DOES NOT EXIST error occurs as a result of not using the correct CRN for a specific semester. To resolve this error, either enter in the correct CRN grouping (as indicated below) or select a different term. 

    Fall Semester Begins with 8####
    Spring Semester Begins with 1####
    Summer Term Begins with 5####

  • The DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL error occurs when students attempt to register for courses that are reserved for specific groups of students. To resolve this error, students will need to contact the academic department teaching the course in order to obtain permission to enroll into this course. Once permitted, the student must login to Owl Express and register.

  • The DUPL CRSE, Duplicate Course, error occurs when students attempt to register for the same subject and course number twice. Students needing to register for more than one special topics course may contact the academic department of the discipline for assistance with a repeat override.

  • The LEVEL RESTRICTION error occurs when undergraduate students attempt to register for graduate level courses. To resolve this error, students should only select undergraduate level courses.

  • The MAJOR RESTRICTION error occurs when students attempt to register for courses that are reserved for a specific degree/major or groups of majors. To resolve this error, students should register for another course or seek override permission from the academic department offering the course.

  • Maximum Course Load - During the Fall and Spring semesters, a student may register for up to 18 hours. The Registrar may approve up to 21 hours for students with an institutional GPA of 3.5 or higher. Course loads above 21 hours must also have a recommendation from the student’s department chair. During the Summer term, a student may register for up to 13 hours. The Registrar may approve up to 15 hours for students with an institutional GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students not in good academic standing will be limited to 13 hours during any term. Course loads above 13 hours must have a recommendation from an academic advisor or department chair that is made to the Registrar

  • The PREQ & TEST SCORE-ERROR occurs when students attempt to register for courses in which they do not meet the course prerequisites. Course prerequisites are checked during the registration process. To resolve this error, students should register for a different course in which they meet course prerequisites. A list of course prerequisites can be found by returning to the Registration Worksheet and clicking on Class Search at the bottom of the page. Click on the CRN and then on the Course Title. The course prerequisites are listed at the bottom of the page. Labs and Lectures: When registering for a science course that requires a lab, both the lecture and lab courses must be registered for successfully at the same time. You will receive a course PREQ & TEST SCORE or CORQ Course XXXX REQ ERROR until registration for both courses (lecture and lab) are successful. Concurrent Prerequisites: a set of courses that must be taken simultaneously.

  • The REPEAT COUNT EXCEEDS 1 error occurs when a student has exceeded the number of attempts allowed to repeat a course. Effective spring 2012, a student may repeat a course once. Receiving this error means that the student has exceeded the attempts more than one additional time. To resolve this error, the student may consult the academic department of that discipline to be considered for an override.

  • Reserved for students in a particular cohort. Examples are Honors College (H sections), Advanced Major Program (M sections), New Students at Orientation (N sections). N courses sections will open to the general population after the last orientation session.

  • The TIME CONFLICT error occurs when students attempt to register for courses that conflict or overlap by date and time. To resolve this error, students should register for courses on a different date and time.

Registration Tips

  • Taking all your classes on just a couple of days makes for a long day. You also increase the likelihood of having several tests or major assignments due on the same day.

  • General education classes like ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, and ECON 1000 are offered morning, afternoon, and evening. Build your schedule based around when you know you'll be awake and can focus! 

    • Don't worry if you have a back-to-back class on your schedule
    • Students can take classes on both the Kennesaw and Marietta campus. Be sure to check the location when registering.

  • It’s okay to have a class or two back-to-back, but do give yourself breaks to grab food or study in between classes. You'll thank yourself as tests come up or assignments are due!

    • Slowdowns on 75 are common, so don't go by the standard travel time.
    • The B.O.B. shuttles runs between campuses all day, so you can relax and let someone else worry about the driving!

  • Completing your Gen Ed first is a common piece of advice friends or family like to give, but doing this more than likely means you may get to a point where you do not have enough classes to create a schedule!

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