Are you eligible to register? Learn more about registration eligibility requirements and procedures to establish eligibility.
Registration is completed in Online Services. To access this system you will need your GAP (General Access PIN) and student identification numbers. Students seeking a baccalaureate degree are required to enter a Registration PIN number, provided by their academic advisor, upon initially entering the registration system for a term.
Utilize online tools such as the general catalog and the schedule of classes to identify course offerings. Regular advising is required for undergraduate students. How often advising is required varies by college; contact your college head advising office for further information.
Registration occurs in two phases. Students are given access to each phase of registration in batches according to their student status and earned credit hours. A general overview of the priority registration schedule is available on this website. Detailed information about your date and time for registration is available in the registration menu of your Online Services.
Once you have all of your materials prepared for registration you login to Online Services to register for courses.
Students who cannot access Online Services due to a disability should contact Disability Access Services for assistance.
Students who have a disability that may impact their ability to access buildings (i.e. elevator, ramp, accessible seating) should register with Disability Access Services as soon as possible to discuss accommodations.
DAS Contact Information:
Disability Access Services
A200 Kerr Administration
Corvallis, OR 97331-2133
541-737-4098
Email: Disability.Services@oregonstate.edu
This provides a checklist that walks you through the steps you need to take each week of the term in order to help ensure your success.
If you are admitted to the university for the term, are a currently active OSU student, and are not on academic suspension then you are eligible to enroll in courses.
Newly admitted undergraduates need to attend an orientation prior to registering for courses. Visit New Student Programs & Family Outreach for details about required orientation programs. Upon completing orientation and advising you will be issued a Registration PIN number which you will need to enter at the time of registration.
New admitted graduate students are not required to obtain advising prior to registration and may login to their Online Services and register in accordance with the priority registration schedule.
New Distance Education students will need to complete the Ecampus online orientation. Completion of the online orientation will result in notification to your academic advisor that you are ready for an appointment for advising.
Undergraduate students of eligible academic standing may reenroll by obtaining advising and their registration PIN in accordance with the policies of their academic college. Graduate students in compliance with the continuous enrollment policy may enroll in courses as soon as they are eligible and no registration pin is required.
Undergraduate/non-degree/post-baccalaureate students who have been absent four or more terms, not including summer terms, and wish to reenroll must complete an Application for Re-admission and return it to the Office of the Registrar.
Graduate students are eligible to enroll if they are in compliance with the continuous enrollment policy of the Graduate School. Graduates students seeking readmission will need to follow the Graduate School’s admission procedures.
A student changing their status, such as completing an undergraduate degree and continuing on to seek another bachelors degree, must apply for admission under the new status through the Office of Admissions. Undergraduate students that enroll in courses for a term beyond the term in which their degree is awarded must apply for admission under a new status. If an application for a new status is not completed the student will be inactivated and their status changed to non-degree for the future term in which they are enrolled.
When you attempt to register, the registration system will inform you of any registration holds that you have. Students with registration holds are not permitted to register until holds are cleared. The registration system will refer you to the appropriate departments and offices to contact to remove the holds.
Once admitted to the university non-degree students are eligible to register according to the date and time assigned to non-degree students in the priority registration schedule. Advising and registration PINs are not required for non-degree students.
If you were suspended at the end of a prior term, you are not eligible to register. To become eligible to enroll you must request and be approved for reinstatement. Reinstatement request forms are available at the Office of the Registrar. If you are currently registered for a future term, you will be disenrolled.
Upon admission a student may login to Online Services for the first time using their assigned student identification number and their GAP (general access PIN). The GAP is initially set to the student’s date of birth (mmddyy). Upon your initial login you will be prompted to change your GAP to another six digit number known only to you. Do not share this number with anyone. You will also be directed to establish a question and answer to be used to reset your GAP should you forget it.
After establishing your GAP number you then login to the ONID email system using your student ID and GAP number. Here you will establish your ONID username and password. Once your ONID username and password are established you will use those credentials to login to Online Services.
Students seeking a baccalaureate degree are required to enter a registration PIN number, provided by their academic advisor, upon initially entering the registration system for a term. The registration PIN number is randomly generated according to the advising requirements of your academic college. Registration PIN numbers are only given out by academic advisors. International exchange students attending OSU and non-degree Ecampus students may be provided registration pin numbers by administrators in those offices to facilitate their registration.
Academic advising is invaluable to the successful completion of your education goals. Your academic advisor is there to provide guidance in regards to course selection, degree requirements, academic success strategies, career plans, and integration to the campus culture. Each academic college has a developed an advising structure that facilitates the needs of their programs and students. However, all colleges recommend that you:
1) Meet with your advisor once per term.
2) Keep your PIN and GAP codes in a safe place.
3) Take responsibility for learning your degree requirements.
You may contact the college head advisor for more information about the advising resources and requirements of your program. Contact information for individual departments is available online under the subject area contacts heading.
Baccalaureate Core course offerrings are available in the course catalog. You can use this tool to search for course offerrings by term, category, campus, and more.
You may view and search the general catalog online. The general catalog contains information about admissions procedures/policies, degree requirements, course descriptions, academic policies, and more. Use the catalog to research program requirements and to review the course descriptions of courses you are considering enrolling in.
In consultation with your advisor you will develop a degree plan using the Planner function of your MyDegrees plan. You may create more than one plan. It is advisable to have an alternate plan in the event that you are unable to enroll in all of the courses you intended. On your registration date/time have your MyDegrees Planner open to assist you in registering for the courses that will most further your progress to your degree. You may search for available courses during registration using the Class Search feature in their Online Services.
The online schedule of classes is available on the web for planning purposes. You can view up-to-date information about course offerings, course times, instructors, and locations. You may search for courses according to subject, type, graduate/undergraduate level courses, or other criteria. Undergraduate students often use the schedule to search for baccalaureate core courses required for their degree. You may view the Baccalaureate Core Courses Video Tutorial for instructions on how to search the schedule for baccalaureate core courses.
You may login to the Online Services for the first time using your student identification number and GAP (general access PIN). The GAP is initially your date of birth (mmddyy). Upon your initial login you will be prompted to change your GAP to another six digit number known only to you. Do not share this number with anyone. You will also be directed to establish a question and answer to be used to reset your GAP should you forget it.
After establishing your GAP number you then login to the ONID email system using your student ID and GAP number. Here you will establish your ONID username and password. Once your ONID username and password are established use will use those credentials to login to Online Services.
“Online Services” is the medium by which you will conduct much of your business with the university. From the student online services you may add/drop/withdraw courses, update your current mailing address, view unofficial transcripts, order official transcripts, view & pay your bill, and review financial aid information. For a detailed tour of the online services view the Online Services Login & Menu Tour video tutorial.
Disability Access Services facilitates access to university programs and services through accommodations, education, consultation, and advocacy DAS offers an array of services to students with documented disabilities. Student accommodations are provided on a case-by-case basis. Students are required to provide documentation and meet with a DAS staff to coordinate accommodations.
Please refer to the DAS website http://ds.oregonstate.edu for more information.
DAS Contact Information:
Disability Access Services
A200 Kerr Administration
Corvallis, OR 97331-2133
541-737-4098
Email: Disability.Services@oregonstate.edu
Students who cannot access Online Services due to a disability should contact Disability Access Services for assistance.
Students who have a disability that may impact their ability to access buildings (i.e. elevator, ramp, accessible seating) should register with Disability Access Services as soon as possible to discuss accommodations.
To obtain this publication in alternative formats, please call 541-737-4331.
The terms at Oregon State University move very quickly. Ten weeks of classes and you find yourself facing finals week. Successful students are those who stay on top of all of the little details. Use the Zero to Success in 77 Days list in the online catalog to enhance your chances of success.