Registration

Read about online delivery methods and learn the difference between a synchronous鈥痮nline class (requires students to meet at the same time online) and an鈥asynchronous鈥(students can go online when it is convenient for them) online class.

Be sure to review all available course sections when registering. Some course sections may appear lower in search results. View the Searching for Sections in Self-Service webpage.

Curriculum Courses

Spring Semester 2025 Start and Enrollment Dates

Students are encouraged to complete all required admissions forms, attend a New Student Orientation, and submit transcripts and financial aid documents by the enrollment due date; admissions and financial aid processes may take significant time to complete, so start early!

  • Please complete all enrollment steps by Tuesday, October 15
  • 16-week Semester and Term A courses begin Monday, January 13
  • Term B courses begin Monday, March 17
     

Advising

All students must be cleared by their academic advisor prior to registration. It is strongly recommended that you see your advisor early, during October.

Are you a new student? You will learn about the advising process if you attend New Student Orientation.  After you submit your enrollment application and activate your accounts, you are encouraged to complete a New Student Orientation.

Completing the enrollment process early will help you avoid the long wait for a response from the advisor and will give you access to a wider selection of course options. See the Academic Advising webpage for more information about how to connect with your advisor.

Are you a continuing student? Are you admitted to a program? If the answer is 鈥測es鈥 to both questions, you likely have an assigned advisor. Check your profile in for your advisor鈥檚 contact information. It is your responsibility to contact your advisor for registration. Please contact your advisor as soon as possible; if they do not respond within 3 business days, you may forward the email message you sent to your advisor and a message requesting assistance to advising@durhamtech.edu, and you will be connected to an advisor who will assist you.

Priority Registration

Priority registration is awarded to continuously enrolled students who have been admitted to a program as of Spring 2025 or prior. Assignment is determined based on credit hours completed.

Credit HoursEarly Registration Begins
35 or moreMonday, November 4
17 or moreTuesday, November 5
4 or moreWednesday, November 6
1 or moreThursday, November 7
0 credit hoursFriday, November 8


Career and College Promise (CCP) Students: See deadlines listed on the CCP web page.

General Registration

During general registration, all advised students can add courses to their schedule.

Ensure you are able to log into Self-Service prior to the start of the registration period. If you are unable to access Self-Service send an email to helpdesk@durhamtech.edu. If you are not able to register for a course, send an email to registration@durhamtech.edu for further assistance.

Registration/WaitlistTermDates
Open registration for all advised students16-week and Term ANovember 11 鈥 January 12
Open registration for all advised studentsTerm BNovember 11 鈥 March 16
Waitlist function available16-week and Term ANovember 4 鈥 January 9
Waitlist function availableTerm BNovember 4 鈥 March 13


Registration is available through except Fridays from 6 a.m. 鈥 8 a.m. for weekly maintenance. Self-Service will remain available for schedule adjustments until Tuesday, January 14 for Term A courses; Friday, January 18 for 16-week Semester courses, and until Monday, March 18 for Term B courses.

*Ensure you are able to log into Self-Service prior to the start of the registration period. If you are unable to access Self- Service, send an email to helpdesk@durhamtech.edu. If you are not able to register for a course, send an email to registration@durhamtech.edu for further assistance.
 

Late Enrollment and Advising Final Dates

16-week Semester and Term A Dates
ActionFinal Date
Submit an enrollment application and residency determinationTuesday, January 7, by 5:00 p.m.
Sign up and complete placement testing (if applicable)Tuesday, January 7
Complete a New Student OrientationTuesday, January 7
Term B Dates
ActionFinal Date
Submit an enrollment application and residency determinationTuesday, March 11, by 5:00 p.m.
Sign up and complete placement testing (if applicable)Tuesday, March 11
Complete a New Student OrientationTuesday, March 11


Tuesday, January 7 鈥 Friday, January 10 is late advising, the last opportunity to meet with an advisor for 16-week Semester and Term A courses. Registration is not permitted if you have not completed an enrollment application, residency determination, placement determination, and advising by the deadline. Please note that by late advising time, longer response times are expected and course availability is limited. You are encouraged to complete enrollment steps early.

Continuing Education Courses

View non-credit registration procedures. Some programs have prerequisites with specific registration requirements or use unique registration forms. It is advised that students review the program web page they are interested in prior to registration.