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REGISTRATION FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS SPRING 2025

Hello and welcome to UIUC Sociology!  In order to prepare for your transfer student registration appointment with our academic advisor, please complete the following tasks before your appointment:

  • Department of Sociology Orientation Power Point - Students are required to view this before their advising appointment to gain an understanding of academic requirements, advising in Sociology and how we will support you during your time at the University of Illinois.
  • Setup your NetID - Your NetID is a unique identifier assigned to you across all University of Illinois campuses. With your associated NetID password, it serves as your login to most University computing and networking services
  • Complete the Transfer Student Registration Survey 
  • Learn about our major and prepare any questions you may have. UIUC Sociology Major Requirements
  • Course Planning Worksheet- Download this worksheet, review courses of interest, list 3 interesting courses in each area, and save on your computer prior to their academic advising appointment. You will use this with your advisor. 
  • How To Register Using Enhanced Registration - View this to understand how to use the Illinois Registration system
  • Course Explorer - A schedule of classes by term, a database of general education course, and access to popular course resources
  • Course Registration Resources - Additional tips on course registration provided by the Office of the Registrar

  • Check to ensure your credits transferred to UIUC. Once they are officially recorded in your record, they will be noted in your degree audit report.  This can take some time, so do not be concerned if the credits are not posted right away

    To find out this information, you can run your own degree audit. This is the same tool that your advisor uses to check your progress. Just remember that this is an unofficial report and should not be used to replace academic advising

REGISTRATION FOR INCOMING FIRST-YEAR SPRING 2025

Welcome new Sociology students! We are excited to meet you during your New Student Registration appointment. Below you will find information that will be helpful as you begin your journey here at Illinois.

PREPARING FOR YOUR ADVISING APPOINTMENT

Students MUST complete the following six items BEFORE their advising appointment:

1. College of LAS New Student Orientation and Registration and Department of Sociology Orientation Power Point - Students are required to view this before their advising appointment to gain an understanding of academic requirements, advising in Sociology and the College of LAS, and how we will support you during your time at the University of Illinois.

2.  College of LAS New Student Registration Homework and Department of Sociology New Student Registration Homework Be sure to indicate subjects of interest, hobbies, career ideas (if you have them - it's OK to be figuring it out!), all AP exams taken, and any previous credit you may have earned. 

3.  Course Planning Worksheet- Download this worksheet, review courses of interest, list 3 interesting courses in each area, and save on your computer prior to their academic advising appointment. You will use this with your advisor. 

4.  All Required Placement Exams - These are extremely important to complete before your advising appointment.  See link for exams required of all LAS students.  Make sure to complete the Rhetoric Placement Questionnaire AT LEAST 2 WEEKS before your New Student Registration Date.

5.  Setup your NetID - Access "NetID and Computing" through the Admitted Student Checklist.

 

STUDENT RESOURCES

Advising in Sociology and the College of LAS- Learn how academic advising works in the the College of LAS and Sociology. (link coming soon)

College of LAS Advising and Support -  Learn about the advising, support and resources available through the College of LAS Academic Advising.

Course Explorer - A schedule of classes by term, a database of general education course, and access to popular course resources.

Course Registration Resources - Additional tips on course registration provided by the Office of the Registrar. 

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) - If you are an international student, visit the ISSS website for information regarding your arrival on campus.

Tutoring Resources  - A listing of the many tutoring resources available to students. 

 

New Student Registration Resources and FAQ

Important Resources and Information:

WHEN DO I REGISTER?

You will register for your classes during your New Student Registration Appointment.  Make this appointment as early in the summer as possible to ensure the most course availability.  Sign up for New Student Registration.

 

WHEN CAN I MEET WITH MY ADVISOR TO DISCUSS MY SCHEDULE OR OTHER QUESTIONS?

You will meet with your Academic Advisor during New Student Registration.  Make sure to set up your UIUC email address and start watching for important information to arrive from your advisor once you register for a New Student Registration date.  You will set up your UIUC email when you claim your NetID.  Your UIUC email address will be your NetID@illinois.edu. 

Your New Student Registration will include pre-recorded information and a one-on-one meeting with your advisor to plan your schedule and discuss your educational goals.  Once you are settled into UIUC in the fall, you should make an appointment with your advisor to discuss all of the advising services offered including: career exploration; study abroad, getting involved in research, engaging in the department, internships, and graduate and professional school plans.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

You will register during your New Student Registration Appointment using UI-Integrate Self-Service.  Your Academic Advisor will assist you in the process.  It is important to have a computer available as well as a quiet space that you can focus during the appointment.  

Use the UIUC Self-Service Plan Ahead feature to start looking at classes and building a possible schedule.  You will use screen share on Zoom to share your plan with your advisor during your appointment.  Learn how to use the Registration system: UIUC Registration Procedures.

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES I’VE COMPLETED OR
IF TRANSFER CREDIT HAS BEEN POSTED?

If you are a transfer student, or you have other credits transferred to UIUC, once they are officially recorded in your record, they will be noted in your degree audit report.  This can take some time, so do not be concerned if the credits are not posted over the summer.

To find out this information, you can run your own degree audit. This is the same tool that your advisor uses to check your progress. Just remember that this is an unofficial report and should not be used to replace academic advising.

Be sure to click on the “Expand All” link at the top of the results form; this makes it much easier to understand.

 

I’M GETTING AN ERROR MESSAGE. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Following are error messages commonly received during registration. Learn what they mean and what to do when you receive them.

Class Restriction

The class is being held for students at a particular class standing (i.e., freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior). Try to add another section of the class. Check the class schedule to see if the department has posted when the restriction will be lifted.

Closed or Reserved

The class is being held for students in a particular program or major. Try to add another section of the class. Check the class schedule to see if the department has posted when the restriction will be lifted.

College Restriction

The class is being held for students in a particular college. Check the class schedule to see if the department has posted when the restriction will be lifted.

CORQ Error

Some classes require that you also register for a co‐requisite or attached course. If you get this error, the error message will tell you the class and CRN you need to add. Type both CRNs in the boxes at the bottom of the add/drop screen and try again.

Departmental Approval Required

The course has been restricted by the department. Check the class schedule to see if the department has posted when the restriction will be lifted. Otherwise, contact the department for more information.

Field of Study Restriction

This message indicates there is a major, minor or concentration restriction on the course preventing student registration.

Link Error

Specific lecture sections must be linked to a lab or discussion section. The lecture and the discussion or lab must start with the same letter (A, B, etc.).

For example, I want to register for SOC 100. I need a lecture (AL1) and discussion section (ADA or ADF). If I do not have both the lecture and discussion section selected, or if I register for a BL1 lecture and an ADA discussion, I will get this error.

Major Restriction

This class is being held for students in a particular major or majors. Check the class schedule to see if the department has posted when the restriction will be lifted.

Maximum Hours Exceeded

This message indicates that your are attempting to register for more than the maximum hours allowed.

Program Restriction

This course is restricted to a particular program or major. Check the class schedule to see if the department has posted when the restriction will be lifted.

Student Attribute Restriction / PREQ or Test Score Error

You get one of these messages when you don’t have an attribute required of the course or section. Check the section restrictions in the class schedule. Most often, course are held in this fashion for freshmen, James Scholars, pre-College of Media students, Weston or Allen Hall students, and so on.

These sections will not open to other students unless otherwise noted, so if possible, try to add another section of the class that is unrestricted.

Time Conflict With (CRN)

You will get this message when the time of the course you tried to add conflicts with another course. Check to see if the course conflicts with either a discussion or lecture and try to change the previous or new course to a different time.

 

CAN YOU HELP ME GET INTO A CLOSED CLASS?

Although academic advisors cannot register you for a closed course, below are our suggestions. Additionally, we are happy to discuss alternative course ideas with you.

  • Academic advisors cannot register you for closed courses, even if you really need the course. However, we are happy to discuss alternate course ideas with you.
  • Check the class schedule. A new section of the course may be added.
  • Keep trying. Someone will probably drop the course, so check frequently to see if someone does. Persistence is the key to getting the classes you want.
  • Call or stop by the department offering the course to ask:
    • Is there any way I can schedule this course?
    • Are additional sections likely to be added? If so, when?
    • Is there a waiting list? If so, can I add my name to it?
    • What’s the name of the instructor? (If this information is provided to you, call or email the instructor, or stop by during the instructor’s office hours to ask what he or she recommends that you do if you really want or need to take the course.)
  • Expect to make changes during breaks or when you return to campus. Most students do not leave for winter and summer breaks with class schedules finalized.
  • Schedule a related course that would be a good alternative. That being said, don’t settle for courses that are not appropriate just because they are available.
  • Try again during peak schedule change times. Right before classes start and during the first 10 days of the semester, people are frequently making changes to their schedules.
  • Attend the first day of class and ask the instructor if you can register for the course. The instructor may tell you no; however, he or she may tell you yes if attendance is low during the first week and it appears that there might be room in the course.
  • If you can’t add the class right away, ask the instructor if you can attend the class in the meantime. That way you will be certain that you really want the course, and you will not have missed anything if the course becomes available.

 

HOW DO I FIND MY TEXTBOOKS?

Buy Textbooks

University of Illinois students trust Illini Union Bookstore for new and used textbooks. At Illini Union Bookstore you'll get the exact textbooks selected by your instructors at the most competitive prices guaranteed! Illini Union Bookstore, your University of Illinois bookstore. Don't forget, you can buy online and pick up at the store!

You may also use this link to comparison shop for your books through other sellers and locations.  Students are not obligated to purchase their textbooks through the Illini Union Bookstore, but the Bookstore does maintain a list of required and optional texts for all courses.

 

DO I NEED TO TAKE A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH?

GENERAL EDUCATION LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Effective for all entering freshmen in Fall 2000 or later, the following language requirement must be completed for graduation.

This requirement may be satisfied by:

  • Successfully completing a third-semester college-level course in a language other than English;
  • Successful completion, in high school, of the third year of a language other than English; or
  • Demonstrating proficiency at the third semester level in a language proficiency examination approved by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the appropriate department.

Current list of courses approved to satisfy the language requirement. Expanded details on the Language requirements can be found here.

If you enter UIUC without three years of language other than English in high school, you must take a language placement test to determine the courses in which you should enroll.

An exception to the University third-level requirements is for the students in the Gies College of Business (BUS) who matriculated prior to Fall 2021 and all students in the Sciences and Letters Curriculum of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). These students are expected to gain language knowledge equivalent to the completion of the fourth semester of college study in a language. The Language requirement may be met in any of the following ways:

  1. Successfully completing a fourth-semester college-level course in a language other than English;
  2. Successful completion, in high school, of the fourth year of a language other than English;
  3. Successful completion of the third-semester level in each of two different languages other than English by any combination of high school and college work;
  4. Demonstrating proficiency at the fourth-semester level in a language proficiency examination approved by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the appropriate department.

 

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COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

How To Register Using Enhanced Registration - View this to understand how to use the Illinois Registration system