Registration

Read about online delivery methods and learn the difference between a synchronous online class (requires students to meet at the same time online) and an asynchronous (students can go online when it is convenient for them) online class.

Be sure to review all available course sections when registering. Some course sections may appear lower in search results. View the Searching for Sections in Self-Service webpage.

Curriculum Courses

Spring Semester 2025 Start and Enrollment Dates

Students are encouraged to complete all required admissions forms, attend a New Student Orientation, and submit transcripts and financial aid documents by the enrollment due date; admissions and financial aid processes may take significant time to complete, so start early!

Please complete all enrollment steps by Tuesday, October 15
16-week Semester and Term A courses begin Monday, January 13
Term B courses begin Monday, March 17

Advising

All students must be cleared by their academic advisor prior to registration. It is strongly recommended that you see your advisor early, during October.

Are you a new student? You will learn about the advising process if you attend New Student Orientation. After you submit your enrollment application and activate your accounts, you are encouraged to complete a New Student Orientation.

Completing the enrollment process early will help you avoid the long wait for a response from the advisor and will give you access to a wider selection of course options. See the Academic Advising webpage for more information about how to connect with your advisor.

Are you a continuing student? Are you admitted to a program? If the answer is “yes” to both questions, you likely have an assigned advisor. Check your profile in Self-Service for your advisor’s contact information. It is your responsibility to contact your advisor for registration. Please contact your advisor as soon as possible; if they do not respond within 3 business days, you may forward the email message you sent to your advisor and a message requesting assistance to advising@durhamtech.edu, and you will be connected to an advisor who will assist you.

Priority Registration

Priority registration is awarded to continuously enrolled students who have been admitted to a program as of Spring 2025 or prior. Assignment is determined based on credit hours completed.

Credit Hours	Early Registration Begins
35 or more	Monday, November 4
17 or more	Tuesday, November 5
4 or more	Wednesday, November 6
1 or more	Thursday, November 7
0 credit hours	Friday, November 8

Career and College Promise (CCP) Students: See deadlines listed on the CCP web page.

General Registration

During general registration, all advised students can add courses to their schedule.

Ensure you are able to log into Self-Service prior to the start of the registration period. If you are unable to access Self-Service send an email to helpdesk@durhamtech.edu. If you are not able to register for a course, send an email to registration@durhamtech.edu for further assistance.

Registration/Waitlist	Term	Dates
Open registration for all advised students	16-week and Term A	November 11 – January 12
Open registration for all advised students	Term B	November 11 – March 16
Waitlist function available	16-week and Term A	November 4 – January 9
Waitlist function available	Term B	November 4 – March 13

Registration is available through Self-Service except Fridays from 6 a.m. – 8 a.m. for weekly maintenance. Self-Service will remain available for schedule adjustments until Tuesday, January 14 for Term A courses; Friday, January 18 for 16-week Semester courses, and until Monday, March 18 for Term B courses.

*Ensure you are able to log into Self-Service prior to the start of the registration period. If you are unable to access Self- Service, send an email to helpdesk@durhamtech.edu. If you are not able to register for a course, send an email to registration@durhamtech.edu for further assistance.

Late Enrollment and Advising Final Dates

**16-week Semester and Term A Dates**
Action	Final Date
Submit an enrollment application and residency determination	Tuesday, January 7, by 5:00 p.m.
Sign up and complete placement testing (if applicable)	Tuesday, January 7
Complete a New Student Orientation	Tuesday, January 7

**Term B Dates**
Action	Final Date
Submit an enrollment application and residency determination	Tuesday, March 11, by 5:00 p.m.
Sign up and complete placement testing (if applicable)	Tuesday, March 11
Complete a New Student Orientation	Tuesday, March 11

Tuesday, January 7 – Friday, January 10 is late advising, the last opportunity to meet with an advisor for 16-week Semester and Term A courses. Registration is not permitted if you have not completed an enrollment application, residency determination, placement determination, and advising by the deadline. Please note that by late advising time, longer response times are expected and course availability is limited. You are encouraged to complete enrollment steps early.

Continuing Education Courses

View non-credit registration procedures. Some programs have prerequisites with specific registration requirements or use unique registration forms. It is advised that students review the program web page they are interested in prior to registration.