Start and Enrollment Dates
Students are encouraged to complete all required admissions forms, attend a New Student Orientation, and submit transcripts and financial aid documents by the enrollment due date; admissions and financial aid processes may take significant time to complete, so start early!
| Action | Deadline/Date |
|---|---|
| Complete all Enrollment Steps | Wednesday, October 15 |
| 16-week Semester and Term A courses begin | Monday, January 12 |
| Term B courses begin | Tuesday, March 17 |
Advising
All students must be cleared by their academic advisor prior to registration. It is strongly recommended that you see your advisor early, during September/October.
Are You a New Student?
You will learn about the advising process if you attend New Student Orientation. After you submit your enrollment application and activate your accounts, you are encouraged to complete a New Student Orientation.
Completing the enrollment process early will help you avoid the long wait for a response from the advisor and will give you access to a wider selection of course options. See the Academic Advising webpage for more information about how to connect with your advisor.
Are you a Returning Student? Are You Admitted to a Program?
If the answer is “yes” to both questions, you likely have an assigned advisor. Check your profile in Self-Service for your advisor’s contact information. It is your responsibility to contact your advisor for registration. Please contact your advisor as soon as possible; if they do not respond within 3 business days, you may forward the email message you sent to your advisor and a message requesting assistance to advising@durhamtech.edu, and you will be connected to an advisor who will assist you.
Priority Registration
Priority registration is awarded to continuously enrolled students who have been admitted to a program as of Fall 2025 or prior. Assignment is determined based on credit hours completed.
| Credit Hours | Early Registration Begins |
|---|---|
| 35 or more | Monday, October 27 |
| 17 or more | Tuesday, October 28 |
| 4 or more | Wednesday, October 29 |
| 1 or more | Thursday, October 30 |
| 0 credit hours | Friday, October 31 |
Career and College Promise (CCP) Students: See deadlines listed on the CCP web page.
General Registration
During general registration, all advised students can add courses to their schedule.
Ensure you are able to log into Self-Service prior to the start of the registration period. If you are unable to access Self-Service send an email to helpdesk@durhamtech.edu. If you are not able to register for a course, send an email to registration@durhamtech.edu for further assistance.
| Registration/Waitlist | Term | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Open registration for all advised students | 16-week and Term A | November 3 – January 11 |
| Open registration for all advised students | Term B | November 3 – March 16* |
| Waitlist function available | 16-week and Term A | November 3 – January 8 |
| Waitlist function available | Term B | November 3 – March 12 |
*Ensure you are able to log into Self-Service prior to the start of the registration period. If you are unable to access Self- Service, send an email to helpdesk@durhamtech.edu. If you are not able to register for a course, send an email to registration@durhamtech.edu for further assistance.
Registration is available through Self-Service except Fridays from 6 a.m. – 8 a.m. for weekly maintenance.
For Spring schedule adjustments, Self-Service will remain available for schedule adjustments until Tuesday, January 13 for Term A courses; Thursday, January 15 for Full Semester courses, and until Wednesday, March 18 for Term B courses.
Late Enrollment and Advising Final Dates
Spring 2026
| Action | Final Date |
|---|---|
| Submit an enrollment application and residency determination | Tuesday, January 6, by 5:00 p.m. |
| Sign up and complete placement testing (if applicable) | Tuesday, January 6 |
| Complete a New Student Orientation | Tuesday, January 6 |
| Action | Final Date |
|---|---|
| Submit an enrollment application and residency determination | Tuesday, March 10, by 5:00 p.m. |
| Sign up and complete placement testing (if applicable) | Tuesday, March 10 |
| Complete a New Student Orientation | Tuesday, March 10 |
Tuesday, January 6 – Friday, January 10 is late advising, the last opportunity to meet with an advisor for 16-week Semester and Term A courses.
Registration is not permitted if you have not completed an enrollment application, residency determination, placement determination, and advising by the deadline.
Please note that by late advising time, longer response times are expected and course availability is limited. You are encouraged to complete enrollment steps early.