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How do I register for classes?

If you are registering for your first class, please view Register for Your First Class. Otherwise, follow the steps below:

  1. Log into MyUMGC Student Portal
  2. Navigate to Class Search & Registration
  3. Click Search for Classes button
  4. A pop-up will appear - Let Us Guide Your Journey
  5. Select Let's Get Started
  6. Choose Start Date
  7. Select the date(s) you wish to start
  8. Click Next
  9. Select Class Format
  10. Choose Online or Onsite (a third option for the Virtual Synchronous format will appear for some students) 
    • If you select Onsite, select location(s)
  11. Click Next
  12. Select Subject and Class
    • Choose Yes if you know the class you wish to take and follow the prompts to select the Subject and Course.
    • Choose No, and you will have the option to select additional filters, such as Subject, Course, Credit Hours, and Days of the Week.
  13. Click Search
  14. Review results and click the drop-down arrow on the right side of each box for more details.
    • Add a course to your planner, click Add to Planner, OR
    • Register by clicking Add to Cart for the specific section of the class you want to take.
  15. Access your Shopping Cart from the top right corner.
  16. Select the desired semester and check the box next to the courses.
  17. Click Register for Classes button.
  18. Confirmation message will appear once complete.

Contact your Success Coach to help plan your first semester, choose a major, and register for, withdraw from, or drop a class.

Visit Course Registration and Registration for more information.

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By Chat

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Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. ET.

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By Phone

Call 855-655-8682 for student services (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET).

Call 888-360-8682 for technical support (24/7).

By Email

Email the support team or submit documents using the UMGC Help Center.