New freshmen register for classes using POUNCE. New transfer students register through INTRO, which is accessed using information provided in their admission letter. New graduate students will receive registration instructions from the Graduate Office and their program coordinator.
All currently enrolled students who have cleared all registration holds may register for classes using MyGCSU/PAWS beginning on the dates below.
Currently enrolled undergraduate students should start the registration process by scheduling a meeting with their academic advisor.
Registration Dates
Summer and Fall 2026
- Currently enrolled graduate students, seniors, and students with priority registration: Begins Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 am
- Currently enrolled juniors: Begins Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7:00 am
- Currently enrolled sophomores: Begins Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7:00 am
- Currently enrolled freshmen: Begins Thursday, March 12, 2026, 7:00 am
- Transient students and non-degree seeking students: Begins Monday, March 30, 2026
- TAP students: Begins Monday, March 30, 2026
- Amendment 23 students: Begins Monday, March 30, 2026
Spring 2027
- Currently enrolled graduate students, seniors, and students with priority registration: Begins Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 am
- Currently enrolled juniors: Begins Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00 am
- Currently enrolled sophomores: Begins Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:00 am
- Currently enrolled freshmen: Begins Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:00 am
- Transient students and non-degree seeking students: Begins Monday, November 9, 2026
- TAP students: Begins Monday, November 9, 2026
- Amendment 23 students: Begins Monday, November 9, 2026
Registration Resources
Undergraduate Pre-Registration Advising Worksheet (This must be completed before your advising appointment.)
Registration Preparation Handout (pdf)
Academic Success POWER Plan (Any student on academic warning or academic probation must complete this plan with their advisor to retain their classes for the following term.)
Registration Using PAWS (pdf)
Registration Using PAWS (video)
Resolving Registration Errors (pdf)
Registration Errors (video)
Registration Wait Lists (pdf)
Summer Registration Information (pdf)
Course Program of Study Rules FAQ (pdf)
GC1Y Section Descriptions
GC2Y Section Descriptions
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