Welcome to Registration!
Registration Information
Your first interaction with the Registration Office will likely be when you register for classes. Registration is online process that students complete via GoldLink. The goal of this office is to provide support and online resources to help students navigate the registration process and successfully register for class.
Registration Dates
When does registration begin?
- Registration for Spring and Winter 2025 begins November 4.
Registration Status
When can I register for classes?
- Watch the "How to View Registration Status" video tutorial.
NOTE: The order of registration is based on earned credit hours (excludes Developmental Studies hours). This does not include the hours in which you are currently enrolled. ***In progress hours on Degree Works do not count towards earned hours for registration.
Register Early
Why should I register early for classes?
- Class openings typically fill up quickly, so registering early gives you an opportunity to choose the classes you want. Students that register early are able to get the courses that they need to stay on track for graduation.
The tabs below can help you prepare for registration and prevent registration delays.
Students
Current Students
- View the directions below for tips using GoldLink, determining your first available registration time, and to determine if you have any registration holds.
- Interactive Course Search is available on GoldLink.
New Students
- Orientation is required for all new undergraduate students, and is designed to help ease your transition to the University. You will register for classes during the orientation process. Visit the New Student Orientation page for more information.
- Watch the "How to Register for Classes using Schedule Builder" video tutorial.
- Login to GoldLink by entering your ETSU email address and password.
Holds
What are Holds?
Holds can be added to your record for a variety of reasons. Many offices have the ability to place holds on a student. Generally, a hold indicates that a University office needs you to resolve something in order for the hold to be removed. Common Holds include- a missing transcript, unpaid fees or fines, advisement, etc. The University office that places the hold must also remove the hold. NOTE: Not all holds prevent registration.
View Holds
- Login to GoldLink with your ETSU credentials
- On the Student page, click View Holds
- Review the Hold Description and Process Affected on this screen
- To inquire about a hold, click the link "View what your hold will prevent and whom to contact to have the hold lifted"
- Please contact the appropriate office to resolve any holds you have. Visit the Student Hold Resolution Information page.
Helpful Tips
- Make sure to review and accept the Financial Responsibility Statement prior to registering
for classes.
- Most undergraduates are required to consult with their major advisor before they can
register each semester. Please contact your advisor prior to your registration date
for assistance in class selection and to verify your Program of study. Check your
Registration Status on GoldLink to determine if you have an advisement requirement.
- Advisors across campus are committed to assisting students registering for classes.
Academic advisors are advising via phone, email, and Zoom. Please contact your advisor
for additional information. Need help locating your advisor? Use the Advisor Contact List
- Undecided major students and students with Learning Support Reading requirements must contact the University Advisement Center (423-439-5244) for advisement and registration assistance. You may also visit their virtual room to schedule an appointment or answer quick questions. Please see their website for more information.
Register for Classes
- Check your Degree Works in GoldLink prior to registering to verify you are registering for classes that satisfy your degree requirements. NOTE: The Degree Works Tab in Schedule Builder can only be used with an Active Degree Works Plan. Not sure if you have an “Active Degree Works Plan” or how to use Degree Works? Visit the Degree Works Tutorial page.
- Register for your classes using Schedule Builder, a simple interface that provides you with the ability to generate schedules for your classes in mere seconds! “Lock in” your schedule by adding courses with the By Subject Tab or Degree Works Plan Tab. How to make your class schedule work for you? Visit the Schedule Builder Tutorial page. Send the schedule back to your Registration Shopping Cart until your registration time.
Confirming Registration
All registered students are required to confirm registration every semester they attend. After registering for classes and prior to the first day of each semester, students must confirm through GoldLink. For more information regarding the confirmation process please visit the Confirming Registration page.
- Additional Resources
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Fall 2024 Resources
Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes (PDF)* November 8, 2024
Summer and Fall 2024 Registration Guide (PDF)* April 1, 2024
Summer and Fall 2024 First Available Registration Times (PDF)Spring 2025 Resources
Spring and Winter 2025 Schedule of Classes (PDF)* November 8, 2024
Spring and Winter 2025 Registration Guide (PDF)* October 4, 2024
Spring and Winter 2025 First Available Registration Times (PDF)Standard Class Meeting Times
Standard Meeting Times (PDF)* September 21, 2022
Dropping/Withdrawing
Students often confuse these terms.
Dropping a Course (or courses) may occur during the first eight weeks of the semester. This means, however, that the student is still enrolled in other course work. (Learning Support courses cannot be dropped.)
Late Dropping of a course may occur after the eighth week, but only when verifiable extenuating circumstances can be demonstrated. Verifiable extenuating circumstances must be reasons beyond the control of the student, such as illness or accidental injury. Poor performance in class is not an extenuating circumstance.
Withdrawing from the university means that you are discontinuing all your course work, and are no longer enrolled. This may occur until two days before the last day of classes.
Dropping from full-time to part-time status after census date could result in the loss of your Tennessee Educational Lottery Scholarship. Dropping classes or withdrawing from the University may impact the student's future financial aid eligibility. Students should be familiar with the ETSU Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards.
Check the Academic Calendar for the "Drop" and "Withdrawal" deadlines for this semester.
Helpful Links
Need more help?
Registration Helpline
Registration Office
- reghelp@etsu.edu
- 423-439-5584
- Burgin Dossett Hall, Room 102