3. Registration and Course Materials

Registration Information

When to Enroll

Newly admitted degree-seeking graduate students will register approximately one to two weeks prior to the start of their first semester.  Specific dates for new graduate students can be found in the Enrollment Appointments section of the University Registration Guide.

Following your initial semester, registration for degree-seeking students will generally occur on the following tentative timeline.

Fall semester

  • CourseLookup available by March 1
  • Early registration window for degree-seeking students – Middle of March through end of April
  • Final regular registration window for degree-seeking students – Early July through end of July

Spring semester

  • CourseLookup available by October 1
  • Regular registration window for degree-seeking students – Middle of October through end of November

Summer semester

  • CourseLookup available by March 1
  • Regular registration window for degree-seeking students – Middle of March through end of April

NOTE:  Provisionally accepted students will register during the new graduate student enrollment window for their second semester as the provisions of the admission must be verified following the posting of grades for the initial semester.

Caution: All students must be registered in at least one course PRIOR to the first day of start of the semester or the university will assess a $100 late registration fee.  

Course Search

  1.  Go to my.fsu.edu
  2.  Enter your login credentials
  3.  Select ‘SC,’ which is under ‘myFSU Links’ on the left side
  4.  Select ‘Search for Classes,’ a green box in the upper right
  5.  Select the appropriate Term and Year

Once in the course search you must select at least 2 search criteria. For example, select your desired term, course subject LIS, and course number greater than or equal to 5000.

For detailed information about the course, click on the course section link.

Please note that only courses numbered 5000 and above qualify as graduate level credit. If a course is not listed on the iSchool course descriptions page, special permission must be acquired in order to count this credit towards your degree program. If you are in the MSIT program, only classes listed on the MSIT degree requirements page are approved to count towards your program of study.

How to Enroll in Classes

  1.  Go to my.fsu.edu
  2.  Enter your login credentials
  3.  Select the “Future” tab under My Courses
  4.  Select “Enroll in Classes” for the appropriate Term and Year
  5.  Select the teeny tiny “Enroll” link under Academics

Shopping cart

The shopping cart is a way to build your desired class schedule before your enrollment window opens.

  • Add up to 18 credits to your shopping cart.
  • When your enrollment window opens, log in, view your shopping cart and follow the steps to enroll
  • Placing a class in your shopping cart doesn’t reserve a seat in the class. When your enrollment window opens, check the class status, make sure it’s open and click enroll.

Add/Drop/Swap

You can adjust your registration during your open registration window or during Drop/Add. You are liable for the fees for all courses on your schedule after Drop/Add closes.

  1.  Go to my.fsu.edu
  2.  Enter your login credentials
  3.  Select the “Future” tab under My Courses
  4.  Select “Enroll in Classes” for the appropriate Term and Year
  5.  Select the teeny tiny “Enroll” link under Academics
  6.  Select Add, Drop or Swap

For more detailed instructions on how to search course offerings, register, and drop/add courses, please visit http://sc.my.fsu.edu/Students/How-To.

Course Materials

Some of your courses may require you to purchase textbooks, certain types of software, and/or media. Information about what, if any, course materials are required for your courses can be found through:

  1. Bill’s Bookstore – the FSU central hub for all textbook needs
  2.  Course Search – Select the section for the course you are taking. Once in the record, scroll to the bottom of the page and find textbook information under “Textbook/Other Materials”
  3. Course syllabus – available on the Canvas site, which will appear in Canvas by day one of classes

Useful Links

FSU Office of the University Registrar
Academic Calendars
LIS Course Descriptions
Degree Requirements