Registration Instructions

The course planning and registration process at Holy Family University can be broken down into three main steps:

  1. Adding a course to your timeline
  2. Planning your schedule
  3. Registering for classes
     

Step 1: Add a Course to Your Timeline 

(Skip this step if it has already been done by your advisor)

  1. To start, log in to Self Service. The landing page will prompt you to accept all agreements, confirm your emergency contact information, and verify your personal information. Be sure to check for any notifications, such as a financial hold.

    Self-Service landing page displaying required action links for agreements and emergency contact, with the Notifications section highlighted at the bottom.
     
  2. Once you're done, go to the Student Planning tile (where you can search for courses, plan your terms, and schedule & register your course sections).

    Student Planning tile on the Self-Service dashboard.
     
  3. To view the courses required for your degree, select Go to My Progress.

    Steps to Getting Started section highlighting the Go to My Progress button under View Your Progress.
     
  4. From there, you can either click the Search button to find eligible courses or click on a specific course to view its catalog details.

    My Progress degree requirement list highlighting the Search button and MATH 211 course link.
     
  5. When you find a course you want to take, click Add Course to Plan.

    Search results page for MATH-210 with a highlight around the Add Course to Plan button.
     
  6. A pop-up will appear, allowing you to select the term in which you want to take the course. After you select a term, click Add Course to Plan.
     

Step 2: Plan Your Schedule

  1. Return to the Student Planning page and click on Plan & Schedule.
    Academics menu navigation dropdown with the Plan and Schedule page link highlighted.
     
  2. Then, click on the Schedule tab and use the View other Sections dropdown menu to scroll through the options and find an open section that fits your schedule.

    Schedule tab for MATH-211 Calculus I with the View other sections dropdown link highlighted.
     
  3. Once you find the right section, click on it, and then click Add Section. This course section is now planned for you for the selected term.

    Section Details pop-up modal for MATH-211-A showing meeting times, location, and a highlighted Add Section button at the bottom.
     
  4. After you have finished planning all of your course sections, go to the Advising tab. You can add a note for your advisor or simply click the Request Review button. Your advisor will then approve or deny your planned sections.

    Advising page tab showing the My Advisors section.
     

Step 3: Register for Your Classes

  1. Go to the Registration Information webpage to see when registration will open for your class level.
  2. When registration opens, go back to the Plan & Schedule page. You will see a green "Approved" thumbs-up icon next to the courses that have been approved by your advisor.

    Course card for MATH-211-A displaying a green Approved status badge with a thumbs-up icon.
     
  3. To register for all your approved courses, click the Register Now button on the right side of the page.

    Plan your Degree page header displaying the Register Now button on the right side.