Visiting Students & Non-degree Study

Your enrollment appointment is the earliest time you can register for classes.

You can register for classes any time after your appointment begins, within the registration period. However, we suggest you register as soon as possible to allow for the best selection of classes.

Check your enrollment appointment online. (Once you’ve signed in, you’ll need to select the correct semester and click “Continue.”)

We also suggest that you check your holds now. You won’t be able to register until you have resolved any holds on your student account.

Contact us at [email protected] or 518-442-5140 to request a virtual advising appointment to plan your schedule.

During this meeting, you’ll get your Advisement Verification Number (AVN), which you’ll need to register. 

Use the Schedule of Classes to determine which course(s) you would like to take. 

Be sure to read any footnotes or comments added to the course sections you select. You may need to get a permission number from the instructor or department to register for a class. 

Additionally: 

• If you’re a student at another college or university, you should discuss course options with your advisor at your home institution before you register to ensure you have the prerequisites for the course(s) and the credit(s) will transfer back to your school. 

• If you are a high school student, you will only be allowed to register for 100- and 200-level courses. Registration is handled on a space-available basis, with priority given to students currently enrolled in a college or university. 

1. Sign into the AVN Verification Portal. Use your Net ID and password.  
     

2. Click the check boxes to acknowledge that you’ve read and understand the financial terms and conditions for registration at the University at Albany.  
     

3. Enter your Advisor Verification Number (AVN) into the vacant field next to the appropriate semester or term.  
     

4. Click “Save.”  
    

5. Sign into the Enrollment Portal. Use your Net ID and password.  
     

6. Choose the correct semester or term, then select “Continue.”  
     

7. Enter the class number. Then, click “Enter.”  
     

8. View the class in your cart. If needed, enter a permission number and/or change the units. Then, click “Next.”  
     

9. Confirm the class. Then, click on “Proceed to Step 2 of 3.”  
     

10. View the results. Then, click on “Finish Enrolling.”  
      

11. Check the status of your enrollment. A green checkmark indicates successful enrollment. A red X indicates an error occurred.  
      

12. Click “My Class Schedule” to verify your enrollment. 

Adding a Class 

Add periods are determined by the class session (semester-length, 8 Week, etc.). Visit the Academic Calendar for exact Add deadlines. 

Please follow the instructions for registering for classes above to add a class.

Dropping a Class

Drop periods are determined by the class session (semester-length, 8 Week, etc.). Visit the Academic Calendar for exact Drop deadlines. 

Note: You cannot withdraw from a course after the Drop period ends without approval from the Office of General Studies.

If you’re planning to drop a course without swapping it for another, you should first review UAlbany’s Financial Liability policy. You may need to submit a Tuition Appeal Request, if applicable.

If you are still enrolled in a class after the last day to withdraw with a “W,” you are expected to complete the course. Your grade will reflect all work submitted.  

Note: Simply not attending classes does not constitute a drop or withdrawal.

How to Drop a Class

1. Sign into the Enrollment Portal. Use your Net ID and password.  
     

2. On the “Drop” tab, click the box to the left of the course(s) you want to drop.  
     

3. Click “Drop Selected Classes.”  
     

4. Confirm your selection(s) by clicking “Finish Dropping.”  
     

5. Click the check boxes to acknowledge that you’ve read and understand the financial terms and conditions for Add/Drop at the University at Albany.  
     

6. Click “OK.”  
     

7. View your results. A green checkmark indicates the class was dropped successfully. A red X indicates an error occurred. (If an error occurred, click “Fix Errors” to make changes to make changes to your request.)  
     

8. Click “My Class Schedule” to verify your dropped course(s).