Registration Drop and Add

Registration Drop & Add refers to the on-line, automated tool that allows students to register for CMU courses. This tool is made available to you through the CMU Portal and offers the ability to add, drop, and search for classes. This help guide offers an overview in utilizing this tool.

Locating the Registration Screen

  • From within the CMU Portal, click the Registration icon in the left navigation menu [Figure 1].
Figure 1: "Registration" Button
Screenshot: Registration Button
NOTE: An alternative route to accessing registration information is also available. You may also click the Academics link in the top navigation menu. On the screen that displays, locate the My Records and Registration section and click the Drop/Add Courses link.

  • A Registration Drop & Add screen will appear. You will be given the option to select a Campus Type, Level, and Academic Session [Figure 2].
  • Once you have made your selections, click Submit.
Figure 2: Registration Drop & Add Options
Screenshot: Registration Drop and Add Options

  • On the next screen, you will be given the option to enter the Section Number for each section you wish to add or register [Figure 3: See arrow labeled "Up to 5 Sections"].
  • Course section numbers may be obtained by clicking the dark blue Course Search button located near the bottom of the page [Figure 3: See arrow labeled "Course Search"].
Figure 3: Registration Drop & Add Screen
Screenshot: Registration Drop and Add Screen

Course Search

  • Clicking on the Course Search button allows you to search for classes according to Course, Subject, Section or Number of Credits [Figure 4]. 
  • You will also be given the option to search by Open Sections Only or All Sections. "All Sections" will result is a complete class listing while "Open Sections Only" will display only classes that are not filled to capacity [Figure 4].
Figure 4: Course Search Screen
Screenshot: Course Search

Adding Courses by Search Results

  • Clicking Submit will generate a list of available classes containing days, times, locations and course instructors [Figure 5].
  • The far right column displays an exact figure of how many seats are open for each course [Figure 5: See arrow labeled "Open Seats"].
  • Choose your preferred course via the radio button to the left of the course. After you have made your selection, click Submit [Figure 5: See arrow labeled "Select a Course"].
  • The course you selected will now appear on your list. You also have the option of selecting Search Again should you wish to search for different courses [Figure 5: See arrow labeled "Search Again"].
  • You may also click the Menu button at the bottom of the page to return to the Registration Drop & Add option screen [Figure 2].

Figure 5: Course Search Results Screen
Screenshot: Course Search Results

Returning to the CMU Portal

To return to the CMU Portal, we encourage you to close all open Registration Drop & Add windows. Next, 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.