Every student must register for classes before the add/drop deadline each semester, but registering as early as possible is key to securing your desired schedule. Upperclassmen (junior/seniors) register earlier, while freshmen have later dates with more competition for classes.

To find your specific registration date, check your registration cart on MyMap or click the link below to see general dates for registration for each semester. Be sure to plan ahead and register on your assigned date.


Registration Dates and Deadlines

The Registration cart is how you add classes to your schedule. To use it, simply go into MyMAP and search for classes. As you plan your schedule, add each class to your cart. Then, submit your cart by 6 p.m. MST the day before your priority registration date. The classes will then be added automatically to your schedule. However, keep in mind that using the cart does not reserve seats or guarantee you will get the classes you save. It is also important to know that the order that you place your classes in your cart, is their order of priority. If there is a class you want to get into most, place it at the top.

Registration Cart

There are a few things to consider when choosing your courses.

1. There are classes that everyone at BYU must take in order to graduate, these credits are called GE, aka general education credits. You can view these credit requirements on your progress report in MyMap or by checking out the course catalogue. One GE that all first year students must take in their first semester is UNIV 101. To learn more about this course, click this link.
2. Another way to learn about what classes you need to take is by meeting with an advisor. For students with no declared major, they can meet with the university academic advisors. For students who know their major, they can meet with their major advisor in their college.
3. There are courses specific to the major you are enrolled in or want to apply to. If you have already chosen your major, you can view the requirements on your progress report on MyMap. If you are still declared an open major, you can view the course requirements on the BYU Programs catalog.
4. If you are unsure of what major you want to declare, visit with Exploration point to discover what options you are interested in. Or schedule an appointment with the university academic advisors to discuss GE courses and potential pre-requisites for a major you are interested in.

More information on course exploration

BYU students must select and declare a major by the time you have earned 60 BYU credit hours. This gives freshmen the opportunity to explore classes they are interested in before they choose their major. There are also many BYU resources to help students discover what major they are interested in, including Exploration point, the University Academic Advisors, and Student Development classes.

For more information on choosing a major see the University Advisement Center’s website

To check the status of your college credit from high school, visit the enrollment services website. They have information for their general transfer credit policies, this would apply to students who obtained their associates degree in high school. Enrollment services also has a webpage for AP or IP credit which can be found here.

If you add a class to your cart and it becomes full during processing, you will be automatically placed on the waitlist. Being on the waitlist means you are in a queue; if someone drops the class from their schedule, the next person on the waitlist will be added. You will receive an email notification if you are added to a waitlisted class.

Add codes provide a way to bypass the waitlist. You can request an add code by emailing the professor or asking in person after the first day of class. It is at the professor’s discretion whether to grant you an add code, and they are not obligated to do so.

Waitlists

When registering for classes, you may have the option to choose between professors teaching the same course. To make an informed decision, consider talking to current or former BYU students about their experiences with the professor’s class, teaching style, and other relevant details. Additionally, second-party student review websites can provide insights into professors, but keep in mind that these reviews are subjective and may not represent the full picture. Another useful resource is BYU’s syllabus website, where you can access course syllabi to better understand what is expected in the class and the professor’s approach.

At BYU, religion courses are offered through the College of Religious Education and focus on the scriptures, doctrines, and history of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These courses are divided into two departments: Students are required to take four Cornerstone Courses—such as "The Book of Mormon" and "Foundations of the Restoration"—as part of their graduation requirements. Additionally, students must complete elective religion classes, which provide opportunities to deepen their understanding of gospel principles. BYU integrates regular gospel study as an essential part of its curriculum, fostering spiritual growth alongside academic development.

BYU Religion classes