New Registration and Automated Waitlist Process
New Processes, Reminders, & Resources
Class Schedules
View the current class schedule at my.lakeforest.edu. Course schedules are currently available for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 terms.
Registration Dates
Online registration for Spring 2025 courses will be open on the following dates beginning at 7:00 am:
- Monday-Friday, November 4-8
Registration Advising Period (all students) - Monday-Friday, November 11-15
Spring 2025 Registration begins (first year) - Tuesday-Friday, November 19 - January 10
Spring 2025 Registration begins (all students) - Monday-Tuesday, January 13-21
Spring 2025 term begins, and Instructor authorization required to add courses (all students)
Registration Information
Viewing your schedule
View your current course schedule in my.lakeforest under Students > My Courses > My Schedule.
- A Course in C (Current) means you are fully enrolled.
- A Course in W (Waitlisted) status means you are on the waitlist. Contact the instructor directly with questions or concerns.
Registration Troubleshooting
If you run into any issues or errors with registration: Log out of your my.lakeforest account and, if using Safari or Chrome, switch to a different web browser, and log in again. If you cannot resolve the problem using the solutions in the guide, contact the Registrar’s Office directly.
Students are only able to register online when registration is open. View the upcoming registration dates above for more information.
Waitlists
For courses managed through the automated Waitlist Usher software, students will be notified via their Lake Forest email* if an opening has occurred in the course, and they are the first person on the waitlist (cross-listed courses have a single waitlist).
The invitation to join the course is only valid for 72 hours – so students need to be attentive to their email and register for the course, if desired, when they receive an invitation. If the invitation expires and the student has not taken any action, then the student is removed from the course waitlist.
Frequently Asked Questions
My professor gave me an authorization to get off a waitlist. What are my next steps?
You must receive a course authorization from the instructor, drop the waitlisted course, and then register for the same course. It will be successful if you have obtained the proper authorization through mylakeforest. See the course registration guides above.
How do I get my registration hold lifted?
For financial holds: Contact Student Accounts at studentaccounts@lakeforest.edu.
How do I audit a course?
Current students: Contact the instructor directly. The instructor will ask the Registrar’s Office to register you as an auditor if approved.
Visiting students or community members: Visit the Adult and Continuing Education page for registration information.
Dates and Deadlines
Where can I find the add/drop, pass/no pass, course withdrawal deadlines for this term?
All dates and deadlines are available on this year’s Academic Calendar.
What if I miss a course withdrawal or Pass/No Pass deadline?
Generally, extensions to deadlines are not granted. Pay attention to your emails and check the Academic Calendar to make sure you do not miss deadlines.
If you believe you have a legitimate reason to request a deadline extension, you may submit a formal appeal to the Academic Appeals Board of the College.
What is the Final Exam schedule for this term?
The final exam schedule is available on the Course Schedules page in my.lakeforest.