To participate as a graduate student at the University, it is required that you maintain active status. In order remain active, you must register for every fall and spring term. If you do not register for every fall and spring term, your student status is discontinued (considered inactive), and you must apply for readmission if you wish to return. You can read more about active status in the leave of absence and reinstatement policy.
As a graduate student, there may be a time when you need to register solely to meet your registration requirements and avoid inactive status. Special registration categories are options to help you remain active.
There are several ways to maintain this active status. You can find the descriptions of the options and what you have access to here.