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 at Durham Tech.

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

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!

Summer 2025

Please complete all enrollment steps by Saturday, March 15
Term B courses begin Tuesday, May 27

Fall 2025

Please complete all enrollment steps by Saturday, July 15
16-week Semester and Term A courses begin Monday, August 11
Term B courses begin Tuesday, October 14

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 (for Summer 2025) or as of Summer 2025 or prior (for Fall 2025). Assignment is determined based on credit hours completed.

Credit Hours	Early Registration Begins
35 or more	Monday, March 31
17 or more	Tuesday, April 1
4 or more	Wednesday, April 2
1 or more	Thursday, April 3
0 credit hours	Friday, April 4

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	Summer Term	April 7 – May 26
Waitlist function available	Summer Term	March 31 – May 22
Open registration for all advised students	16-week and Term A	April 7 – August 10
Open registration for all advised students	Term B	April 7 – October 13
Waitlist function available	16-week and Term A	March 31 – August 7
Waitlist function available	Term B	March 31 – October 9

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

**Summer Term Dates**
Action	Final Date
Submit an enrollment application and residency determination	Tuesday, May 20, by 5:00 p.m.
Sign up and complete placement testing (if applicable)	Tuesday, May 20
Complete a New Student Orientation	Tuesday, May 20

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

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

Tuesday, May 20 – Friday, May 23 is late advising, the last opportunity to meet with an advisor for Summer courses

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.

Monday, October 6 – Friday, October 10 is late advising the last opportunity to meet with an advisor for Fall Term B 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.