CLA PES Orientation

First, watch the video below on Navigating Schedule Builder.

Then, follow the instructions below to search for classes and enroll.

On This Page:

Navigating Schedule Builder Tutorial
Registration Tips & Reminders
Step 1: Use 'Class Search' Filters
Step 2: Send Courses to Shopping Cart
Step 3: Finish Enrolling in MyU
Registration 'How-To' Guides
Course Eligibility & Access

Navigating Schedule Builder

Registration Tips & Reminders

- Add CLA 1005. It is only offered in the fall and is a degree requirement.
- Enroll in 15 Credits. (Needed for some Financial Aid + Keep you on track to Graduate).
- Max 1 STEM course per term. (unless your advisor said so).
- Consider travel time between classes: refer to Campus Maps and the following commute times
  - 1. - East Bank to East Bank: 10 minutes
      - East Bank to West Bank: 15 minutes
      - Getting to Saint Paul from East or West Bank: 30 minutes via Campus Connector (free shuttle bus)
- Need just 1 - 2 credits more? See the lists below:

ONE CREDIT COURSES

CSPH 1001, 1202, or 1203. (wellbeing)
Any PE 1000 level (physical education/sports)
Any PUBH 1000 level (wellbeing)
FSOS 1301 (financial skills)
OUE 2001 (undecided)
OUE 1101 (academic support)

TWO CREDIT COURSES:

CSPH 3101, or 3201 (wellbeing)
OUE 1001 (academic skills)
PUBH 3001 (pre-health/wellbeing)
OUE 3205 (pre-law)
PHAR 1002 (pre-health)
PHAR 1003 (pre-health)
CI 3001 (education/art)

Step 1: Class Search Filters to Find Classes

Schedule Builder provides many tools for you to customize your search. Below are four common filters and how to use them.

Click "Class Search" on the left side menu to access filters

Filter #1: Open, Waitlisted, Closed Courses

Annoyed that all the classes you search for are closed? Limit the search to only show you classes that are open and/or have an open waitlist.

Filter #2: Number of Credits

This is especially useful if you need to find a class with a specific number of credits, such as if you're searching for English and can't take a 3-credit class.

You can also find smaller classes this way! Set an "upper limit" of 2 to only find 1-2 credit classes.

Filter #3: Liberal Education Requirements

Find classes to fulfill one or more specific liberal education requirement(s). For example, you can see courses across a variety of departments and colleges that all relate to the environment:

Check "Require courses to have [all of] the following liberal education requirements."
Check "Environment."

Filter #4: Delivery Format

Search for classes that are in-person, remote-instruction (usually meeting at fixed times each week on Zoom), asynchronous online formats, or blended formats.

Step 2: Send Final Schedule to MyU Shopping Cart:

Done Building the "Perfect" Schedule in Schedule Builder?

Once you've finished creating your desired schedule and are ready to register, use the Send to Shopping Cart button to move your classes to the MyU Shopping Cart.
Wait, you're not done yet! Sending courses to your shopping cart does not enroll you in the course(s).
- 1. Select A-F for the grading basis.
  2. Select "Yes, put me on the waitlist if the class is full." (it will ask this even if there are open seats in the course)
Once they are in your MyU Shopping Cart, follow the steps below:

Step 3: Finish Enrolling in MyU:

Step 1

Log into MyU and select the Academics tab.

Step 2

Click the Registration sub-tab.

Step 3

Click the Register (Shopping Cart) button.

Step 4

Select the appropriate term (Fall 2024) and click Continue.

Step 5

Once your classes are in your Shopping Cart, click the Proceeded to Step 2 of 3 button to continue registration.

Step 6

Confirm your class selections, and click Finish Enrolling.

Step 7

View your results. A green checkmark indicates you were successfully enrolled.

If you see any red x marks, read the error message and follow up with the Peer Advisor or your Academic Advisor.

Registration Guides

Registration: How To Guides

Registration Rules

Students are expected to know and follow ALL University of Minnesota Registration Rules.

Be sure to carefully review each rule so you understand your rights and responsibilities and know that you can always ask a One Stop Counselor or your Academic Advisor if you have any questions about those rules.

Course Eligibility & Access

In general, if there is a class you want to try to register for, you have several options:

Contact the Instructor

Contact the instructor via email and ask for a permission number. If granted, this number will override the enrollment cap and allow you to add yourself to the class. These are time-sensitive, often expiring after 24 or 48 hours, so once you request a permission number, be diligent about checking your email.

Permission Numbers: Permission numbers allow you to enroll in a closed (full) course. Follow these instructions to Enter a Permission Number

Contact the Department

Contact the Department offering the course and request a permission number. You may have to do this because not all departments allow their professors to give out permission numbers.

Attend the First Day of Class

Attend the first day of class. If you are able to attend the first day of a class (do not skip a class that you are already registered for in order to do this) and a student who was registered does not show, you can be assigned their place in the class per the U of M's First-Day Attendance Policy.

Monitor Schedule Builder

Keep watching the Class Schedule every day, since students change their schedules and spots may open up. Departments may also add additional seats, release reserved seats, or open new sections.

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