How to Enroll in a Course

IMPORTANT: The new Student Information System (SIS) is now the system of record for admission, student finance, registration and student records. SIS will enhance your access to student records and further ensure the integrity and security of your personal information.  Learn more about SIS.

1) Select a Course
The Student Information System page contains information on courses offered in any given semester.  This is the main page for finding information on current courses that can be used to fill out the Application for Permission to Enroll Form and Class Registration Form for Community Scholar. 

You will find two important resources for course information located on the left hand side of this page under Enterprise Menu.  The Course Catalog lists all courses by department or area (whether or not they are offered in a particular term) and the Class Search can be useful in finding a course in a specific term.  Further course descriptions can also be found on the various websites of the academic departments, found under the Schools tab on the main University of Virginia Home Page.  Course description information can also be found in the Undergraduate and Graduate Record publications.

Using the Course Catalog to Obtain Course Information

The Course Catalog offers information on all courses, whether they are offered in a particular term or not.  It is an easy way to find a course by name or department. To proceed with the course catalog:    

1. Click on the course catalog link and then select a department using the alphabetical list.
2. Once you have selected a department, all of the courses that are offered in that department are listed, whether or not they are being offered in the upcoming term.  To see if a course is offered for the upcoming term, click on the course link.   If a course is offered in the upcoming term, a green button that says “View Class Sections” will appear on the right hand side of the screen.  If it is not being offered that term, the notation “This course has not been scheduled” will appear.
3. If a course is active that term, click on the “View Class Sections” link and the different sections (specific times that a course is offered) will appear.  Select the course section in which you wish to enroll and the “Class Detail” screen will appear.  This page contains the Class Number (11135), Course Subject and Course Number (CPLT 2010), Course Title (History of European Literature I), credit hours, and instructor name.  All of this information is used to fill out section two of the Class Registration Form for Community Scholar.  To go back and get out of a particular course section, click on “Return to Browse Course Catalog” rather than hitting the back button—this will return you to departmental results.

 

 

Using the Class Search Feature to Obtain Course Information

The Class Search feature allows you to find information on a course offered in the upcoming term.  To proceed with the class search feature:

1. If you know the course number, you can fill it in at the top of the search form.  If not, the simplest method to use is the tool at the bottom of the page and find the department (Biology, Physics, etc.). A list of courses in that department will appear.  Often the easiest way to find a department is to click on the magnifying glass to the right of the department field for a full listing of departments at U.Va.
2. Once you have selected a department, all of the courses in that department that are being offered that term will show up, often it will be more than 50 courses.
3. You may then scroll down and select the section of the course in which you want to enroll.  When you click on the course section, you will be at the “Class Detail” screen that provides the information you need to fill out section two of the Class Registration Form for Community Scholar.  This page contains the Course Subject  and Course Number (CPLT 2010), Course Title (History of European Literature I),  credit hours, and instructor name.  All of this information is used to fill out section two of the Class Registration Form for Community Scholar  To go back and get out of a particular course section, click on “View Search Results” rather than hitting the back button—this will return you to departmental results. 

 

 

2) Download the Application for Permission to Enroll Form and Class Registration Form for Community Scholar

These are two separate forms. Fully complete the Application for Permission to Enroll, including the sections for requesting in-state tuition privileges. You will also need to complete the Class Registration Form for Community Scholar. Remember, if you are enrolling in a graduate course, you will need to provide proof of an undergraduate degree.  In section two, you will need to complete information on the Course Subject (CPLT) and Course Number (2010), Class Number (11135), and Course Title (History of European Literature I). You will also need the instructor’s name, number of credit hours, and any dependent labs or discussion sections.  Additional authorizations may be necessary (see additional school requirements).  

3) Contact the instructor(s) to request permission to enroll and obtain signature(s) or approval.
An original faculty signature on the Class Registration Form for Community Scholar or an email directly from the faculty member that includes the name of the student and the course that authorizes approval to enroll is acceptable. Additional signatures may be necessary (see additional school requirements).

4) Register in person at the Community Scholar office
Once you have obtained the appropriate signature(s), please visit the Community Scholar office at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies in Zehmer Hall, 104 Midmont Lane (off of Alderman Road by St. Thomas Aquinas Church) to register.

Click now to view your payment options. Payment of tuition and fees is due at time of registration. 

Additional School Requirements

Signature lines for these permissions are located on the Class Registration Form for Community Scholar.

All Graduate-Level Courses: : Proof of an undergraduate degree is required to enroll in any graduate-level course.  A copy of your diploma or transcript (official or unofficial) will serve as verification.  U.Va. alumni do not require verification.

School of Architecture: For all School of Architecture courses, the signature of the School of Architecture Registrar, Sharon McDonald (434-924-3937 or slf7a@virginia.edu), must be obtained after obtaining the class instructor’s signature.  Community Scholars may enroll in a lifetime maximum of four courses in the School of Architecture.   

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies: Please consult with the BIS Program staff at 434-924-5274 prior to obtaining the class instructor’s signature.   

Darden Graduate School of Business: For all Darden courses, the signature of the Darden Registrar, Catherine Smiley (434-924-4785 or chs3y@virginia.edu), must be obtained prior to obtaining the class instructor’s signature.  Community Scholars may enroll in a lifetime maximum of six credit hours in the Darden Graduate School of Business.  

School of Engineering and Applied Science courses 3000 level and above: Special advance approval is required for all courses numbered 3000 and above.  Current unofficial or official transcripts, including transcripts from U.Va., must be submitted with the registration form at least two weeks prior to the start of classes to initiate the registration process.  The Community Scholar Office will submit your form and transcripts to SEAS for approval and instructor signature. Contact the Community Scholar office at (434) 982-4789 or communityscholar@virginia.edu for additional information.

English courses 8000 level and above in the College of Arts and Sciences: Special advance approval is required for English courses numbered 8000 and above. Contact Jennifer Wicke(434-924-6650 or jaw2b@virginia.edu)  regarding course pre-approval.

McIntire School of Commerce courses 3000 level and above:  Special advance approval is required for courses numbered 3000 and above Commerce School courses; additionally, Community Scholars may not register for courses numbered from 3010-3060.  Current unofficial or official transcripts, including transcripts from UVa, must be submitted with the registration form at least two weeks prior to the start of classes to initiate the registration approval process.   The Community Scholar Office will submit your form and transcripts to the Commerce School for approval and instructor signature. Contact the Community Scholar office at (434) 982-4789 or communityscholar@virginia.edu for additional information.

School of Nursing:  Community Scholars may only register for courses that begin with the mnemonic NUIP in the School of Nursing.  The signature of the School of Nursing Registrar must be obtained prior to obtaining the course instructor’s signature.  The Nursing Registrar is Marcia Lachniet at 434-924-7510 and her email address is mlf8z@virginia.edu.