Calendars and the Registration Process
The Registration Process
Step One: Course Search
EagleApps Course Information and Scheduling
Course Information and Schedule (CI&S) allows users to search on applicable terms and view corresponding courses in order to research offerings in preparation for building/verifying plans and registering.
The public view of CI&S will remain available to those without access to the Agora Portal. Links to the authenticated user version of CI&S and the public version of CI&S will be available on the Student Services' Course Information & Schedule web page.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this functionality by watching the online tutorials and/or reviewing the "how-to guide" below.
- Search Basics (Video)
- Quick Search and Plan by Course Code (Video)
- Student Planning and Registration Guide (PDF)
Step Two: Course Planning
EagleApps Course Planning & Registration
Once planning opens, you will be able to access "EagleApps Planning & Registration" that will only be accessible in the Agora Portal. You can then search for courses and build your plan(s).
EagleApps enables you to create up to two different academic plans for the semester, with up to ten courses in each plan (maximum of five for the summer). One plan may be sufficient, but there is an option to build two, if desired. When the plan(s) are complete, you will be able to verify your plan to ensure that you have the correct prerequisites/corequisites, permissions, and other requirements to successfully register for the selected courses if they are open at your registration time. Adding courses to a plan does not reserve a seat for you in that course nor does it confirm you have met the course's prerequisites. You must verify your plan. Students will be able to monitor seats open in their desired courses as their registration time approaches and make necessary adjustments.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this functionality by watching the online tutorial and/or reviewing the "how-to guide" below.
Step Three: Registration
EagleApps Course Planning & Registration
Once the registration period opens, you will be able to access your existing plan(s) via “EagleApps Planning & Registration,” which will only be accessible in the Agora Portal. Now you will have the ability to submit your plan at the time registration is open to you. You will be successfully registered for courses that are open at your registration time and that you have all the necessary permissions needed to be enrolled. You will use this registration module to add and drop as well until the designated end of that period for the active semester.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this functionality by watching the online tutorial and/or reviewing the "how-to guide" below.
- Advisor Clearance (Video)
- Quick Register (Video)
- Course Swap (Video)
- Drop a Course (Video)
- Change Grading Options (Video)
- Print Schedule (Video)
- Student Planning and Registration Guide (PDF)
- Advisor Clearance User Guide for Students (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I have one or more courses in several plans at the same time?
A: Yes, students may have two plans with up to 10 courses in each plan (5 for summer). Plans are separate from one another.
Q: Does having a plan (or two) guarantee me a seat/spot in the class?
A: No; it is for planning purposes only.
Q: Do we have to rearrange the courses in our plan in order of preference?
A: No. Students may put classes in their plans, but they will have to choose which sections to submit for registration after they verify their plan.
Q: Can I print the calendar view?
A: Not at this time. This is a scheduled future enhancement.
Q: If a course appears in my plan, does that mean I meet the prerequisites?
A. No. Adding a course to your plan does not guarantee that you meet the prerequisites. Prerequisite checking happens at the time of verification and registration.
Q. I verified my plan, but EagleApps tells me I do not meet the prerequisite. What do I do to enroll in the course?
A. Contact the academic department offering the course to determine if you qualify for an administrative override into the course.
Q: How do I know when I am able to register?
A: All students may view the University Registration Calendar to determine the day of their registration. Undergraduate students may also view their assigned appointment time in the blue context header in the EagleApps Planning & Registration module.
Q: What happens if I miss my registration window?
A: Students who miss their registration window can still register; students do not lose access or the opportunity to register.
Q: How can I see the courses I am registered in for summer?
A: In Student Planning & Registration, students should be sure that they are in tabular view, not calendar view. Online asynchronous courses are not visible in calendar view.
Q: Is there a course waitlist?
A: No, that is a future enhancement in EagleApps. In the meantime, students should contact the Academic Department administering the course as certain departments and instructors may maintain waitlists.
Q: How will I be notified if I am approved or denied permission to take a course, assuming I sign out of EagleApps?
A: Students will not be notified; they need to look for updates in EagleApps.
Q: What is the difference between a pass/fail and letter grade?
A: Learn more about this and other undergraduate academic policies in the University Catalog.
Q: Will EagleApps allow me to select a certain amount of pass/fail courses?
A: If a course is not set up to allow pass/fail, you will not be able to change your option. EagleApps will only allow undergraduate students to take pass/fail classes in accordance with BC's policies.
Q: I need to register for a restricted (major/minor) course, and I am not a declared major/minor. How do I do this?
A: Students in this situation should contact the department that administers the course to request to be added to the major/minor or to be overridden into the restricted course.
Q: I want to meet and talk with my Academic Advisor. What do I do?
A: Students are always urged to meet and talk with their Academic Advisor. To do so, students must first log into their Agora Portal to determine who their advisor is. Students should then contact their advisor for an appointment.
Q: I have a hold on my account. How do I resolve this so that I can register?
A: Students should contact the department or office in which they have the hold (e.g., Student Services, University Health Services, Office of Student Conduct, and/or their Associate Deans' office).
Q: Do graduate students have assigned registration times?
A: Graduate students register by school. Visit the University Registration Calendar or the Registrar's Course Registration web page for details.
Q: I am trying to register for a course. What is the process for this?
A: See the training material (Video Tutorials and Student Planning and Registration Guide) on this site.
Q: I am currently an undergraduate student, but I am graduating with my undergraduate degree in May and I will be starting my graduate program in the fall. How will I register for my graduate courses in the fall?
A: Students will be active in their new program in EagleApps and ought to be able to register when their grad program opens for registration. For questions, contact the Assistant Registrar for your school or college.
Q: I am an undergraduate student and the course I am trying to register for has a Discussion section.
A: Students register for a Discussion section at the same time they register for the lecture portion of their course.
Q: I am an undergraduate student and the course I am trying to register for has a Lab.
A: If the lab is 0 credits, it is now bundled with the lecture portion of the course. Students will be guided to choose both portions of the course at the time of registration. If the lab carries credit, it will be listed as a required corequisite for the course.
Q: I am an undergraduate student and the course that I am trying to register for has a corequisite. Is there anything special that I need to do?
A: Students must register for both the course and the corequisite together. However, if you have taken the corequisite in the past, you will also be able to register for the course. A student's registration will not be accepted if the appropriate corequisite has not been selected/taken.
Q: Does the swap feature apply only to courses with different sections or can I swap between two completely unrelated courses?
A: Students can swap whichever courses they want, as long as the course they are adding to their schedule has seats available and the student has met the stated prerequisites.
Q: What do the Mon., Tues., Wed., etc., and time of day filters do, if they end up showing all of the times and days anyway?
A: These filters show students any courses that meet the entered criteria. If a student selected Tuesday and ECON3381 had no sections available on Tuesday, the course would not be returned in the list. However, if CHEM1109 had a Discussion that met on Tues., CHEM1109 would be returned on the list. In this case, when a student can see the section listing, all sections are shown since a student must also take the Lecture component, which may not meet on Tuesday—all available sections of that course will be shown; not just the ones the student chose in their search.
Q: I need to request an override. How do I do this?
A: Students should add the course in question to their plan and verify the plan. If the course requires an override, the student should reach out to the department offering the course directly.
Q: I want to overload or take more than 15 credits next semester. What do I do?
A: Students can sign up for a sixth 3-credit course as indicated by the Academic Calendar. Only students with a 3.0 GPA overall or greater in the most recent semester will be able to overload. Consult with the Office of Student Services or your Associate Deans' office for assistance.
Q: Can I still use planning before I am cleared to register by my academic advisor?
A: Yes, you can plan without clearance.
Q: Once I am cleared by my academic advisor, can I register at any time?
A: Once you are cleared, you can register any time from your appointment time onward.
Q: What counts as meeting a prerequisite?
A: You completed the required prerequisite course with a passing grade, you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite course, or you have official transfer credit already posted to your BC record directly matching a BC course.
Q: How do I know if a course has prerequisites?
A. Prerequisites are listed in Course Information and Schedule.
Q: What happens if I try to register for a class but don't meet the prerequisite(s)?
A. EagleApps will display an error message and will prevent you from enrolling in the course, resulting in the need for an administrative override.
Q: What if I believe I qualify for a course even though the system says I don't meet the prerequisite(s)?
A. You must contact the department offering the course to request an override. Overrides are granted at the discretion of the department and are not guaranteed.
Q: I am completing a prerequisite at another institution. Can I still register?
A. Only if the transfer credit is already posted to your BC record before your registration date and the course directly matches a BC course. Pending transfer credits not yet approved will not satisfy the prerequisite during registration.
Q: Can I enroll in the prerequisite and the course at the same time?
A. No. Some courses allow corequisites (taken simultaneously). Others require the prerequisite to be completed beforehand. This information will be listed in Course Information and Schedule.
Q: I need to change my declared major or minor. What do I do?
A: Students should follow the standard existing procedure of seeking out the department of the major or minor they are interested in.
Q: I noticed something incorrect on my Academic Record. Whom do I contact?
A: Students should contact the Assistant Registrar for their school to report the issue. The Assistant Registrar will submit a ticket on the student's behalf if the issue is a result of a data conversion problem.