Know Before You Go

Get Advised & Register for Classes: Pre-registration period is now closed. Students who have not yet registered for spring classes will be able to access the registration portal again starting December 17, 2025. You will need to have met with your advisor and received your PIN. 

Meet with your advisor, check degree progress, and register for classes. Make sure your information is up to date. 

→ Registration Central

✅ Get Advised: Meet with advisor/ASC to obtain your alternate PIN.

✅ Check Degree Progress: Review your degree audit in RAMPath to ensure you are on track. 

✅ Register for Classes: Register for at least 15 credit hours for fall semester.

✅ Update Personal Information: Update your contact details in the system. 

✅ Update residency status: Check with  North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS). 

✅ Complete the VA Certification Request: If you’re using Military Education benefits, be sure to submit your VA Certification Request form. This ensures your benefits will be processed on time and there are no delays in payment.

Complete Your Financial Aid Steps: Submit your FAFSA, confirm your aid package. Maintain SAP eligibility. Seniors prepare for departure. 

✅ Complete the FAFSA – Ensure you have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current and upcoming academic year. 

✅ Check Your Financial Aid Status – Ensure your financial aid award satisfies your upcoming bill. If you need assistance, please contact our office to discuss additional options.

✅ Satisfy Outstanding Requirements – Complete the Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling if you have accepted loans. Submit any outstanding documents to complete your Financial Aid Award.

✅ Review Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Status – Ensure you meet SAP requirements to maintain eligibility for financial aid. If you're at risk of losing aid, you should plan for alternative payments.

✅ Attention Graduating Seniors – Ensure you complete Exit Counseling, know your loan servicer and prepare for loan repayment.

Take Care of Your Bill: Arrange to fully cover your balance. Resolve any financial holds.

 → Paying Your Bill

✅ Holds are placed for balances over $300. This will prevent pre-registration.

✅ Students must be up to date with their installments for their hold to be removed.

✅ Validation is required upon return of each semester to prevent class cancellation.

✅ If you are on SAP, you must enroll in a payment plan. No exceptions.

✅ Send all outside scholarship checks/notifications to The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

✅ If you are a VA student, be sure to certify your paperwork with the VA office (Registrar) before the beginning of the term. 

Housing Updates

 ✅ Check the Housing and Residence Life page and StarRez for updates on your housing status.

Immunization Compliance

 → Medicat Patient Portal

✅ Confirm if you are immunization compliant in your Medicat portal account.

✅ If not, upload and submit the required immunizations.