Registration for the Spring 2026 semester is fast approaching. The most important step you can take is to meet with your faculty advisor to get guidance on your course selections and to be authorized to register.
You can already see what courses are offered next semester and begin adding courses to your Self-Service Cart via Pre-Registration, which opened on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.
Your registration window opens based on the number of OWU units you have completed (not those pending this semester):
- Seniors (23+ units completed): Opens Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at 7 a.m. EDT
- Juniors (15-22.99 units completed): Opens Monday, Nov.3, 2025, at 7 a.m. EDT
- Sophomores (7-14.99 units completed): Opens Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at 7 a.m. EDT
- Freshmen (0-6.99 units completed): Opens Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at 7 a.m. EDT
For a complete guide on how to prepare for registration, including how to clear holds and what to do with waitlists, see our Spring 2026 Registration Guide.
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of the Registrar
Contact: Lee Richards at registrar@owu.edu