Get Registration Ready

Don't wait! You'll want to register as soon as you can, so that means being ready when it's your turn. Here's what you should do to prepare:

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Check the Registrar's website for the day and time your registration opens

Set a reminder--or even an alarm!--for yourself.

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Find your Academic Advisor and schedule an advising appointment

or see notes from your previous advising meetings so you know what to register for. You can do all of that and more on Cardsmart

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If it's your first semester, order any missing test scores or transcripts.

  • If you earned college credit from AP or IB scores, click here to learn how to send UofL your scores.
  • If you took dual credit courses in high school, you need to request your transcript from the institution you took the course through (not your high school). The easiest way to send transcripts is electronically, to adetran@louisville.edu or mail them to University of Louisville, Undergraduate Admissions, Credit Evaluation Services, Louisville, KY, 40292.

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Answer Pre-Registration questions on ULink

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Check for and handle any registration holds

A hold is something that stops you from doing certain things at UofL—like registering for classes or requesting an official transcript. 

At the listing below, check out the types of holds, what they mean, and how to resolve them. 

In the Tasks tile on ULink you will see any holds that have been applied to your account.

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Prepare for your Advising meeting

by making note of all Cardinal Core (General Education) courses you think you already have credit for or are currently taking. Check out this PDF for an easy Cardinal Core Checklist or for more detailed info on these requirements go to the Cardinal Core site. 

  • Make a list any questions/concerns you have about your college experience so far.
  • Make a list of possible classes for next semester, considering: electives or classes you're interested in; courses to explore majors or minors you're interested in; requirements you need for your major or to get admitted into your major of choice; and General Education requirements you haven't yet fulfilled.

Finding courses with low-cost course materials

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Build your schedule

Before your registration window opens, get your shopping cart ready with your preferred classes so you can check out as soon as you’re eligible. Check out the tips, tools and videos if you need help using the CourseLeaf Path registration system.

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Types of Holds

Academic Hold (ACA)

  • What it means: You have been suspended or dismissed and cannot enroll unless you are readmitted to the university.
  • Impact: You cannot enroll in classes.
  • How to fix it:

Advising Hold (ADV)

  • What it means: You have not yet had your required academic advising appointment.
  • Impact: You cannot register for classes until you have met with your academic advisor.
  • How to fix it:
    • Schedule an appointment with your advisor. After you complete that appointment, your advisor will remove the hold.

Bursar Financial Registration Hold (BUR)

  • What it means: Your total balance due (all semesters added together) is more than $1,500.
  • Impact: You cannot register for classes until your balance due is paid down to $1,500 or less.
  • How to fix it:
    • Check what you owe: ULink > Student > Financial Account
    • Pay your balance due to $1500 or less: ULink > Student > Financial Account > Make a Payment

Bursar Financial Transcript Hold (BRT)

  • What it means: Your total balance due (all semesters added together) is $1,500 or less.
  • Impact:
    • You are allowed to register for classes as long as your balance due is $1,500 or less.
    • You cannot receive an official transcript until you work with the Bursar’s Office.
    • You cannot receive your diploma until your balance is paid in full.
  • How to fix it:

Pre-Registration Hold (PRE)

  • What it means: You need to answer required pre-registration questions.
  • Impact: You cannot enroll in classes until this is done.
  • How to fix it:
    • Go to the Tasks tile in ULink and complete the pre-registration questions.
    • Instructions

Questions?