Course Search refers to the on-line, automated tool that allows users to search for CMU course schedule information. This tool is made available to you through the CMU Portal. This help guide offers an overview in utilizing this tool.

NOTE: Course Search does not allow you to directly register for classes through the search results interface. This functionality is made available through another feature of the CMU Portal, however. The Registration link (located in the Portal's left-side navigation menu) allows you to both search and register for classes simultaneously. For more information, visit the Registration Drop & Add how-to section.

Locating the Course Search Screen

• From within the CMU Portal, click the Academics link located in the top navigation menu [Figure 1].

• Under the My Records and Registration section, click the Course Search link [Figure 2].

Course Search Criteria

A screen entitled “Course Search” will appear [Figure 3]. A series of categories to filter your search criteria by are made available. The first section designates the following three selections:

• Campus. Select whether you wish to search for on-campus or off-campus courses.
• Year. Select the applicable academic year.
• Term. Select the term you wish your search to include.

Search By. You may further refine your search according to the section labeled "Search By." This involves selecting a Course, Subject, Section or CRN Number. Note that upon selecting an option, you will be prompted to enter additional information.

• Course. Selecting Course will generate an adjacent input box. The Subject and Course Number you are searching for should be entered in this box. - [Figure 3: See arrow labeled "Course Info."]
• Subject. Selecting the Subject option will cause a drop-down box populated with all allowable “subjects” to appear.
• Section. Selecting Section will prompt you for a section number.
• CRN Number. Selecting the CRN Number will prompt you to enter a CRN Number.

Include. The final section labeled "Include" allows your search to include Open Sections Only or All Sections. If you are searching for an upcoming semester’s open classes for enrollment purposes, selecting Open Sections Only will result in faster search results than opting to include All Sections.

Submit. After you have reviewed and finalized your options, click the Submit button.

Course Search Results

After clicking Submit, a "Course Search" results page will appear [Figure 4]. To alter your search criteria, you can return to the default search screen by performing any of the following actions:

• Select a different value from the Campus drop-down menu.
• Select a different value from the Year drop-down menu.
• Select a different value from the Term drop-down menu.
• Click the Search Again button located on the bottom of the results screen.

Returning to the CMU Portal

To return to the CMU Portal, we encourage you to close all open Course Search windows. Then select any of the options displayed in the left or top navigation of the CMU Portal. Please do not use your browser's back button.