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Registration and Planning 

Registration
 
Mandatory Advising (Unblocking)  

What is mandatory advising/unblocking?

Mandatory advising, or unblocking as you may hear it called, is what COSAM students MUST do each semester before they can register for courses.  Every semester a “block” is put on your account, which prohibits you from registering until you visit your specified advisor.  Once you meet with your advisor, your PIN number is set allowing you to register for courses.

 

When should I come for mandatory advising/unblocking?

Once your time ticket is posted on AU Access, it is important for you to come and see your specified advisor during their available times.  You will receive an email asking you to make an appointment through an attached link.  Most registration advising takes place in October or April. 

Registration Advising

An appointment is required for registration advising. You will receive an email invitation with a link to schedule an appointment. You MUST have your Registration Worksheet filled out before the beginning of your appointment.  If you form is not complete, you will be asked to schedule another appointment.  Peer advisors are available to help you with the forms.   

 
Steps for Unblocking
 
If you don’t get unblocked, you cannot register for classes.

1.  Check your time ticket on AU Access by logging in and clicking on “Check Registration Status”.  The day and time you may begin registering will be posted there.  Make sure you have scheduled an appointment PRIOR to your time ticket. You CAN be unblocked even if you have a hold.  You just can’t register until that hold is removed.

2.  Use our Registration and Planning site to plan your schedule.

3.  Pick up or download a Registration Worksheet from 239 SCC and have it filled out COMPLETELY and IN ADVANCE of your time ticket.  NO exceptions!  The peer advisors can assist you if you have questions. Download a mock version of a sample completed registration worksheet.

Long-Range Schedules

View COSAM's Long-Range Schedules.

Auburn University Academic Calendar

View Auburn University's Academic Calendar.

 Auburn Bulletin

View the Auburn Bulletin.

  Undergraduate Research

Learn more about undergraduate research.

 Transient

  • You will not receive credit for any courses taken while on suspension from Auburn.
  • You will receive hours credit at Auburn for approved courses at other institutions, but the grades you earn will not be averaged into your Auburn GPA.
  • Remember you will have to report ALL grades to any graduate or professional school or any employer who asks for your transcript, so ALL GRADES ARE IMPORTANT!
  • Please read the following instructions on securing permission from your Academic Advisor to take classes at another institution.
    • Apply to the other college as a TRANSIENT student.  This means you plan to take classes at another institution for a semester, but will return to Auburn after that semester.
    • Log on to your tiger i account, on the main menu click on "Transient Enrollment for Auburn Students at Other Institutions". 
    • Take completed form to transient institution.
    • Request one copy of your transcript be sent from the other institution to Auburn University’s Registrar’s Office once your grades have been posted.

Planning Forms and Documents 

Add or drop a minor online form

Course substitutions form (.pdf) 

COSAM Curriculum models