Registration and

Archway Overview

Diane Vaccaro, Associate Registrar

Web RegistrationWe are Green! The registration instructions and the schedule of classes are ONLY available online.  You will not receive a printed copy.

The Archway Schedule of Course information is in real-time format and will reflect any changes and updates to course information.

The Archway is not available between the hours of 2am and 6am daily for scheduled maintenance.

Registration Appointments All students are assigned a registration time each semester, to ensure fair access to classes. Student records are sorted by anticipated degree date and then completed credit hours.

The College uses anticipated completion date to identify students by their graduating class. This date refers to the May commencement ceremony in which you are most likely to participate.

Your registration day and time indicates when you can BEGIN to register. You do not need to register exactly at your assigned time. You can register at, or anytime after, your assigned time.

Advisor Approval

All students must have advisor approval PRIOR to registering online.

Your academic advisor is prepared to assist you in registering for classes that meet your interests and needs. In preparation for your meeting, you are encouraged to review your Program Evaluation and the schedule of classes on Archway.

Using Program Evaluation:You may find the Program Evaluation feature helpful in planning your schedule. The Program Evaluation will help you determine which degree requirements have been completed and identify those that must still be met. Select "Program Evaluation" on The Archway. You may evaluate your programs that are currently declared or run a "what if?" scenario with different majors. My.mcdaniel.edu

Authorization and Restrictions: my.mcdaniel.edu

Confirm your registration day and time.

Check for advisor approval.

Check to be sure that you do not have any holds on your record.

Registration Information –

Definitions:TermSubjectCourse NumberCourse Type

Tips for Searching for classes and Additional Information:

Sort options:By course typeBy departmentBy professorBy meeting day and time

Additional Information:Course section descriptionPre-requisitesAdditional fees

Special RegistrationsRegistrations for the following types of instruction, require a signed Add/Drop form or an Email to the Registrar’s Office from the professor.

Pre-requisite waivers Instructor permission

Registration for the following require special forms which also need to be completed and turned into the Registrar’s Office.

Private Music Lessons > 1000 levelInternships Independent studies

STUDENTS MAY ONLY REGISTER FOR FOUR 4-CREDIT COURSES DURING REGISTRATION. IF YOU REGISTER FOR 5 OR MORE 4 CREDIT COURSES, RANDOMLY CHOSEN CLASSES, WILL BE DROPPED FROM YOUR SCHEDULE TO MEET THE FOUR 4-CREDIT LIMIT.

You can register for more than 16 credit hours, if you are registering for a Military Science class, EPE Activity, Music Lesson, Choir, Band, Independent Study and/or Internship.

It is only the 4-credit classes which have a limit. Additional 4-credit courses can be added beginning on Monday, November 26th.

Waitlist Information:Beginning on Monday, November 26th , students will be able to make schedule changes by adding and dropping classes on-line.

If you are on a waitlist for a Spring class, and the class appears on your schedule November 26th, your name was added to the class roster. If the waitlisted class does not appear on your schedule, you did not get added to the class roster, however, waitlists will remain active until the beginning of the semester.

More Information on Archway…..Academic History Authorizations & Restrictions Catalog (Undergraduate) Class Schedule Grades January Term Math Placement Exams Program Evaluation Register For Classes Registrar's Office Forms (student resources)Registration Instructions (Undergraduate) Search for Classes Student Profile Test Summary Waitlist Management

Link to BookstoreLink to Email My Advisor

Note: Second semester sophomores (rising juniors) must declare a major and be advised in that major

before registering for courses in the spring of their sophomore year.

We encourage you to take some time and explore the various pieces of your student record that are available on line.

Use the Archway and registration tools to become more self empowered students.

THANK YOU