1) Utilize the Course Planner Options within the Student Hub - for planning and tracking degree progress. Carefully review the list of available courses and when they're offered.

2) Identify registration dates for the upcoming semester. You can access the “Research & Graduate Studies" Academic Calendar available via the Registrar's Office.

3) Confirm your enrollment appointment in my.SMU under 'Manage Classes' or view your total credits under your unofficial transcript. Registration is done via credit-based tiers. The tiers are based on credits completed as well as those currently in progress. 

4) Make sure to contact Financial Aid, Bursar's Office, VA department, or your employer to confirm all financing for the upcoming term. As a reminder, if you receive federal aid, you should submit a new FAFSA application prior to the Fall term of each year. 

• Tuition typically bills to your account 24-48 hours after you register and payment will be due on the first day of classes.

5) Clear any holds on your account that would prevent registration. To view your holds, follow the instructions below:

• Log into my.SMU.edu.

• Navigate to the 'Tasks' box to view any holds on your account.

• Use the codes below to determine your hold and the appropriate action.

  • • SFO – Clear your Rights & Responsibilities hold in my.SMU. *This agreement must be signed every term.

    • SRK, SRP – Update your personal information

    • SFA, UBR, SFH – Contact the Bursar's Office to clear any financial holds

    • SRA – Contact your Student Success if you have an advising hold

6) Review the resources available as you select your upcoming courses.

• Course Catalog - Use Subject: "DS - Statistics & Data Science Dept."

• Advanced Class Search - your go-to location for course codes and offering schedule.

• my.SMU Student Essentials - for how to navigate registration and common tasks.

• How-to Guide - contains step-by-step instructions for how to enroll in a class.

7) Upload an ID Photo for class roster and identification purposes.

• Login here.

• Click on "Submit ID Photo" on the left-hand side.

8) Capstone: Please remember that in order to register for Capstone, you are expected to have completed at least 19.5 credits and be in your final two terms of the program. 

• Capstone is completed in 1 term. You can expect a pre-capstone meeting with the professor shortly after registration opens. This meeting will share capstone requirements and all that is expected to be completed prior to the first day of class.  

• Additionally, Capstone projects are completed individually or in groups of 2 to give students more autonomy over their projects. It is never too early to consider project ideas and partners.

9) Schedule time with your Student Success Advisor to discuss course planning and leveraging your resources.

10) Registration Office Hours with the Program Director will occur in the week(s) leading up to each registration tier. 

• An email will come to your SMU email address with the date(s) and time(s) of these office hours. 

What time zone are the course listings in?

• • All course listings are in Central Time (CST). Students in other time zones should convert the time zone to their respective location to identify the time of the live session.

How do I know if a class has prerequisites/enrollment requirements?

• • Prerequisites are listed in the course catalog for each course. It is important to review each course prerequisites prior to registering to understand house course sequencing will impact your educational career here at SMU.

If a section is full, is there a waitlist available? 

• • Course enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. While there is no official waitlist, if you are unable to enroll in a course due to capacity being reached, please email your interest to enroll in a specific course to your Student Success Advisor and continue checking back for a seat to open. 

  • Please ensure to register as soon as your registration tier is active.

Can I contact the professor to get on a waitlist?

• • No. It is department policy that students do not contact the listed professor to inquire about joining their class. Please see the above question for guidance on next steps.

Can Student Success confirm that my schedule is correct?

• • Yes! Student Success has a 24-hour delay in viewing schedules. Once schedules are processed, your Student Success Advisor is happy to confirm if a registration is correct.

Which textbooks will I need for class?

• • You find the current list of required textbooks and materials here. To confirm the resources needed for class, you are encouraged to wait and confirm the items required in course syllabi during Course Access.

What should I do if I won't be registering for the upcoming term and would like to pursue a Leave of Absence?

• Schedule a meeting with your Student Success Advisor to discuss next steps. Prior to your conversation with them, begin reviewing the LOA Checklist.