Preparing for Registration
MyBU Student includes multiple ways to prepare for registration either before or throughout their registration appointment time. The tools described on this page may be used together, or separately to plan for the enrollment experience. Students may choose which function to use based on their preference.
CLASS SEARCH:
- Allows for easy exploration of offered classes for a term.
- Provides the most robust set of criteria to view and narrow down available classes.
- For instructions on using this tool to prepare for registration, visit the Class Search resource and review the tabs:
- Start Class Search
- Using Search Results
SCHEDULE BUILDER:
- Allows for the compilation of various schedule permutations to determine what options might be preferred for enrollment.
- Favorites can be saved.
- For instructions on using this tool to prepare for registration, visit the Schedule Builder resource and review the tabs:
- Start Schedule Builder
- Add Classes to Schedule Builder
- Build Schedules
- Manage & Review Schedules
SHOPPING CART:
- A space where desired classes can be saved and ready for the time enrollment opens.
- For instructions on using this tool to prepare for registration, visit the Shopping Cart resource and review the tabs:
- Start Shopping Cart
- Add Classes to Shopping Cart
- Manage Shopping Cart
FURTHER RESOURCES:
The video linked below provides comparisons of Class Search, Schedule Builder, and Shopping Cart and explains how each tool can support students as they prepare to register for classes.
Note that enrollment can occur from Class Search, Schedule Builder, and Shopping Cart. For information on enrolling in classes, refer to the Methods of Registration resource.
For information on enrollment appointments or class permissions, please refer to:
- relevant department policies and communications
- BU Registrar website
- View Enrollment Dates resource
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