Undergraduate Registration Schedules    

The first 15 working days of preregistration (dates listed below) the system is open Monday – Friday 24 hours a day (excluding holidays).

Students can view their assigned registration times under 'Registration Times' found on the “Registration Readiness” page in Howdy (available via the 'Registration Readiness' icon). Registration notices are posted approximately mid-to-late March for Summer/Fall registration cycles and mid-October for Spring registration cycles.

Students can check in Howdy (approximately mid-to-late March for Summer/Fall registration OR mid-October for Spring registration) to view their assigned registration times.
 
Prior to the start of pre-registration, prior to each new registration cycle, students should expect to do the following:

  • Check for holds by going to your "Registration Readiness" icon 

    • Contact the offices having placed the registration holds to determine what is needed in order to remove the holds PRIOR to your pre-registration date.

  • Complete the Location Update for the semester you expect to register (i.e. Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026, etc.)

  • Complete the Terms of Use acknowledgment for the semester you expect to register (i.e. Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026, etc.)

Registration Tutorial Videos and Guides are available in Howdy to assist students in preparing for registration.

Log into Howdy > visit the My Record Tab > go to the 'Student Tutorials & FAQs' portlet > Click on 'Registration Tutorials' > click on 'Preparing for Registration', 'Class Search & schedule Planning Help', and 'Registration' to view tutorial videos.

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Check mark First Summer Session & 10-Week Term 2026 

Pre-Registration (March 26 - April 10, 2026)
Pre-Registration (March 26 - April 10, 2026)

Continuing students (enrolled spring 2026) and students readmitted for fall 2026 will be provided registration assignments based on priority group and classification.

Classification is based on earned hours at the time registration assignments are made. Students with a change in classification after assignments are made can contact records@tamug.edu to request an updated time assignments (must be before the start of the updated time). Students may not request updated time assignments due to missing their registration time, holds, etc. and must wait until open registration to register.

 

Honors, Maritime Academy, Veterans, Sailing and Rowing Teams, Students flagged by Disability Resources

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Graduate Students

Friday, March 27, 2026

Seniors and Postbaccalaureate (U5) 

Monday, March 30, 2026

Juniors

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Sophomores

Friday, April 3, 2026

Freshmen

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Monday, April 13, 2026

Open Registration (April 13 - May 22, 2026)
Open Registration (April 13 - May 22, 2026)

Undergraduates may register for up to 6 hours (7 hrs. is lab) in summer session.  An undergraduate student with an overall grade point average of 3.00 or better may register for a course load in excess of stated limits with the approval of their academic advisor. An undergraduate with an overall grade point average less than 3.00 must obtain approval of their dean/designee before registering for a course load in excess of stated limits. Approvals from advisors and deans/designees should be sent to registration-admin@tamu.edu.

Waitlists are available for some sections during open registration each semester. Access opens with the beginning of open registration and closes one day before the add/drop deadline for the semester. Note: not all sections will have a waitlist option available.

Open Registration for all eligible students, continuing students

5 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2026 thru

Open Registration Temporarily Unavailable

after 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026 thru
  7:59 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026

Open Registration Reopens

after 8 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026 thru
5 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026

Open Registration Temporarily Unavailable

after 5 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026 thru
7:59 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Open Registration Reopens 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2026 thru
5 p.m., Friday, May 22, 20260

Students in mini-mester courses should refer to the online alternate Add/Drop Deadlines to review deadlines for dropping and adding courses scheduled during the closure of open registration.

Late Registration (after 5 p.m., May 22, 2026)
Late Registration (after 5 p.m., May 22, 2026)

*For students not enrolled as of  5p.m., May 22, 2026

Students with zero registered hours who register during Late Registration will be assessed a $100 late registration fee.

after 5 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026 thru 11:59 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2026


Once a student becomes registered during this time, they may make changes to their schedule in accordance with Add/Drop registration.
Late Registration (after 5 p.m., May 22, 2026)
Late Registration (after 5 p.m., May 22, 2026)

*For students enrolled as of 5p.m., May 22, 2026

Students enrolled in courses offered in College Station term by the end of Open Registration may make schedule changes during Add/Drop without incurring a late registration fee.

after 5 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026 thru 11:59 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2026

Last Day to Drop ALL classes for 100% refund. Refer to Student Business Services for the Refund Policy for Withdrawals and Dropped Courses

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Last Day to Add or Drop* a Summer Session I or Summer 10-Week 2026 course. *Students will be able to drop courses as long as they remain enrolled. Will NOT be able to drop all classes, see Withdrawal** below. 

11:59 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2026

** Students wanting to drop all classes on or after May 22, 2026 must submit a withdrawal request in Howdy. There is not a 100% refund for withdrawals as of the first day of the summer term. Refer to Student Business Services for the Refund Policy for Withdrawals and Dropped Courses

Check mark Second Summer Session 2026

Pre-Registration (March 26 - April 10, 2026)
Pre-Registration (March 26 - April 10, 2026)

Continuing students (enrolled spring 2026) and students readmitted for fall 2026 will be provided registration assignments based on priority group and classification.

Classification is based on earned hours at the time registration assignments are made. Students with a change in classification after assignments are made can contact records@tamug.edu to request an updated time assignments (must be before the start of the updated time). Students may not request updated time assignments due to missing their registration time, holds, etc. and must wait until open registration to register.

Honors, Maritime Academy, Veterans, Sailing and Rowing Teams, Students flagged by Disability Resources

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Graduate Students

Friday, March 27, 2026

Seniors and Postbaccalaureate (U5) 

Monday, March 30, 2026

Juniors

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Sophomores

Friday, April 3, 2026

Freshmen

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Monday, April 13, 2026

Open Registration (April 13 - June 30, 2026)
Open Registration (April 13 - June 30, 2026)

Undergraduates may register for up to 17 hours for the Fall semester during the preregistration period. Beginning April 13, 2026 undergraduate max schedule hours are raised to permit enrollment up to 19 hours. An undergraduate student with an overall grade point average of 3.00 or better may register for a course load in excess of stated limits with the approval of their academic advisor. An undergraduate with an overall grade point average less than 3.00 must obtain approval of their dean/designee before registering for a course load in excess of stated limits. Approvals from advisors and deans/designees should be sent to registration-admin@tamu.edu.

Waitlists are available for some sections during open registration each semester. Access opens with the beginning of open registration and closes one day before the add/drop deadline for the semester. Note: Not all sections will have a waitlist option available.

Open Registration for all eligible students, continuing students

5 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2026 thru

Open Registration Temporarily Unavailable

after 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026 thru
  7:59 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026

Open Registration Reopens

after 8 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026 thru
5 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026

Open Registration Temporarily Unavailable after 5 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026 thru
7:59 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Open Registration Reopens 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2026 thru
5 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Students in mini-mester courses should refer to the online alternate Add/Drop Deadlines to review deadlines for dropping and adding courses scheduled during the closure of open registration.

Late Registration (after 5 p.m., June 20, 2026)
Late Registration (after 5 p.m., June 20, 2026)

*For students not enrolled as of  5 p.m., June 30, 2026

Students with zero registered hours who register during Late Registration will be assessed a $100 late registration fee.

after 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026 thru 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2026

Once a student becomes registered during this time, they may make changes to their schedule in accordance with Add/Drop registration.

Late Registration (after 5 p.m., June 30, 2026)
Late Registration (after 5 p.m., June 30, 2026)

*For students enrolled as of 5 p.m., June 30, 2026

Students enrolled in courses offered in College Station term by the end of Open Registration may make schedule changes during Add/Drop without incurring a late registration fee.

after 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026 thru 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2026

Last Day to Drop ALL Classes for 100% refund. Refer to Student Business Services for the Refund Policy for Withdrawals and Dropped Courses 

Monday, June 29, 2026

Last Day to Add or Drop* a Summer Session II 2026 course. *Students will be able to drop courses as long as they remain enrolled. Will NOT be able to drop all classes, see Withdrawal** below. 

11:59 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2026

** Students wanting to drop all classes on or after June 30, 2026, must submit a withdrawal request in Howdy. There is not a 100% refund for withdrawals as of the first day of the Summer term. Refer to Student Business Services for the Refund Policy for Withdrawals and Dropped Courses.

Check mark Fall 2026

Pre-Registration (March 26 - April 10, 2026)
Pre-Registration (March 26 - April 10, 2026)

Continuing undergraduate students (enrolled Spring 2025) and undergraduate students readmitted for Fall 2025 will be provided registration assignments based priority group and classification.

Continuing students (enrolled Spring 2026) and students readmitted for Fall 2026 will be provided registration assignments based on priority group and classification.

Classification is based on earned hours at the time registration assignments are made. Students with a change in classification after assignments are made can contact records@tamug.edu to request an updated time assignments (must be before the start of the updated time). Students may not request updated time assignments due to missing their registration time, holds, etc. and must wait until open registration to register.

Honors, Maritime Academy, Veterans, Sailing and Rowing Teams, Students flagged by Disability Resources

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Graduate Students

Friday, March 27, 2026

Seniors and Postbaccalaureate (U5) 

Monday, March 30, 2026

Juniors

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Sophomores

Friday, April 3, 2026

Freshmen

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Monday, April 13, 2026

Open Registration (April 13, 2026)
Open Registration (April 13, 2026)

Undergraduates may register for up to 17 hours for the Fall semester during the preregistration period. Beginning April 13, 2026 undergraduate max schedule hours are raised to permit enrollment up to 19 hours. An undergraduate student with an overall grade point average of 3.00 or better may register for a course load in excess of stated limits with the approval of their academic advisor. An undergraduate with an overall grade point average less than 3.00 must obtain approval of their dean/designee before registering for a course load in excess of stated limits. Approvals from advisors and deans/designees should be sent to registration-admin@tamu.edu.

Waitlists are available for some sections during open registration each semester. Access opens with the beginning of open registration and closes one day before the add/drop deadline for the semester. Note: not all sections will have a waitlist option available.

Open Registration for all eligible students, continuing students

5 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2026 thru

Open Registration Temporarily Unavailable

after 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026 thru 7:59 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026

Open Registration Reopens

 after 8 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026 thru 5 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026

Open Registration Temporarily Unavailable

after 5 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026 thru 7:59 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Open Registration Reopens

8 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2026 thru 5 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2026

  
Students in mini-mester courses should refer to the online alternate Add/Drop Deadlines to review deadlines for dropping and adding courses scheduled during the closure of open registration.

Late Registration after (5 p.m., August 21, 2026)
Late Registration after (5 p.m., August 21, 2026)

*For students not enrolled as of 5 p.m., August 21, 2026

Students with zero registered hours who register during Late Registration will be assessed a $100 late registration fee.

after 5 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2026 thru 11:59 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2026

Once a student becomes registered during this time, they may make changes to their schedule in accordance with Add/Drop registration.

Late Registration (after 5 p.m., August 21, 2026)
Late Registration (after 5 p.m., August 21, 2026)

*For students enrolled as of 5 p.m., August 21, 2026

Students enrolled in courses offered in College Station term by the end of Open Registration may make schedule changes during Add/Drop without incurring a late registration fee.

after 5 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2026 thru 11:59 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2026

Last Day to Drop ALL Classes for 100% refund. Refer to Student Business Services for the Refund Policy for Withdrawals and Dropped Courses 

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Last Day to Add or Drop* a Fall 2026 course. *Students will be able to drop courses as long as they remain enrolled. Will NOT be able to drop all classes, see Withdrawal** below. 

11:59 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2026

** Students wanting to drop all classes on or after August 21, 2026, must submit a withdrawal request in Howdy. There is not a 100% refund for withdrawals as of the first day of the Fall term. Refer to Student Business Services for the Refund Policy for Withdrawals and Dropped Courses.

Check mark NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

NEW SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT REGISTRATION
NEW SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT REGISTRATION

Students must be admitted for Summer in order to register for Summer courses. Contact Office of Admissions for information about Summer admissions.

All newly admitted students must attend their New Student Conference in order to register for classes. See New Student Conference for more information. 

Late Registration and Add/Drop Registration period information (posted above) applies for new undergraduate admits.

NEW FALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT REGISTRATION
NEW FALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT REGISTRATION

Students must be admitted for Fall in order to register for Fall courses. Contact Office of Admissions for information about Fall admissions.

All newly admitted students must attend their New Student Conference in order to register for classes. See New Student Conference for more information. 

Late Registration and Add/Drop Registration period information (posted above) applies for new undergraduate admits.

NEW SPRING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT REGISTRATION
NEW SPRING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT REGISTRATION

Students must be admitted for Spring in order to register for Spring courses. Contact the Office of Admissions for information about Spring admissions.

All newly admitted students must attend their New Student Conference in order to register for classes. See New Student Conference for more information. 

Late Registration and Add/Drop Registration period information (posted above) applies for new undergraduate admits.

IMPORTANT

Students with zero registered hours during the first four (4) class days of summer terms or the first five (5) class days of fall/spring semester will be assessed a $100 late registration fee when they register.

Changes to an existing class schedule may result in additional tuition/fees; payment must be made by 5 p.m. in MAIN building, Suite 104 (Student Business Services) or by 5 p.m. online the day the changes are made to avoid a late fee or cancellation of class schedule. For more information regarding tuition and fees please visit http://sbs.tamu.edu/ or call 409-740-4434.

Registration schedule is subject to change.

Students are limited in the number of online registration transactions each semester in order to prevent excessive taxing of our system hardware by users running unsolicited programs to search for available course seats. The majority of students are able to register for classes within this limit.

Users are prohibited from using a "bot," a "script," or other third-party programs to register for classes. Doing so will likely result in exceeding the maximum number of allowed online registration transactions and the loss of registration privileges in Howdy for the term. Students exceeding their limit of online registration transactions will have to conduct any future registration activity for the semester with academic advising staff during open registration.

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