Having a solid enrollment plan is the key to success. While this is general information for you to help guide your Duke, there may be more specifics within colleges/programs.

Help your Student Prepare for 2026 Winter & Spring Course Registration

Starting Wednesday, October 15th by 10:00 AM, undergraduate students can view their exact enrollment appointment time in MyMadison.

Students Can Begin Academic Advising Planning

• Review Class Enrollment Information, the Course Catalog, their JMU transcript and Academic Requirements report in MyMadison.
• Review General Education Planner.
• Create a master list of remaining graduation requirements and specifics to their major.
• Identify which courses are needed to stay on track and avoid delays in progress or graduation.
• Use Advising Resources & Enrollment Tools.
• Find Answers to Enrollment FAQs.
• Book a session with Madison Advising Peers (MAPs) for help building a schedule.
• See the MAPs YouTube Playlist

Students Can Connect with their Academic Advisor

• Find out who their Academic Advisor is in MyMadison and understand each person’s role in the advising process.
• Schedule an advising appointment early through MyMadison Connect—advisor calendars fill quickly as the semester progresses. Your student may need to meet with multiple advisors for their major(s) or minor(s).

On Enrollment Day

• When their registration window opens, students should act quickly to secure their preferred classes.
• Students in the same credit bracket register at the same time.
• Registration appointments are scheduled before classes begin to ensure fairness.
• Prioritize required courses first.
• Have backup options in case the classes desired are full.
• Use the Shopping Cart feature wisely: adding a class doesn’t guarantee a spot. Load the cart a few hours before registration time for the best chance of getting desired classes.
• Understand the waitlist and overrides and class swap processes.