New Student Class Registration
Most new students are required to meet with an advisor or program coordinator before registering for first-semester classes. You can find your advisor and schedule an appointment in MyBGSU.
If you are a new...
You will:
Meet with an advisor and register for classes based on when you start your first semester at BGSU.
Fall semester start
You will register for classes during Orientation.
Spring semester start
You will register for classes before Orientation.
After you register, you can view your schedule in MyBGSU and make adjustments. If you have questions or want to make changes, connect with your advisor.
Check your BGSU email regularly for updates about academic planning drop-in hours, appointment scheduling and your schedule.
You will:
Meet with an academic advisor to build your schedule before orientation.
After you register, you can view your schedule in MyBGSU and make adjustments. If you have questions or want to make changes, connect with your advisor.
Check your BGSU email regularly for updates about academic planning drop-in hours, appointment scheduling and your schedule.
Your advisors will pre-register you for your classes. During orientation, you will work with Pathway team members to review your class schedule. Before orientation, start submitting any completed college credit or AP scores to the BGSU Office of Admissions.
You are required to meet with your advisor before registering each semester. Your advisor will help you register for the appropriate courses.
You will:
Meet with your advisor to discuss your degree completion plan after you are admitted and your transfer credits are evaluated.
After your meeting and once your plan is in place, you will choose your classes and register on your own when registration opens for current students for your class standing (freshman, sophomore, etc.).
You will:
Meet with your advisor and follow these steps to register for classes.
You will:
Need to complete steps 1 through 7 on your pre-orientation to-do list before registering.
You will:
Connect directly with your program coordinator prior to course registration. Then follow the same registration process as our current students.
Updated: 05/15/2026 01:33PM