Registration Information

Georgia Piedmont Technical College registration dates are listed on the Academic Calendar.

Registration is conducted via Banner Web or with advising assistance available from a Student Advising Center staff member or from an academic adviser. There are several phases of registration each semester, to serve various groups of students. Students will need their username and password for registering in banner web.

Returning Student Registration is open to currently enrolled students near the mid-point of each semester. Students who have been out only one semester may register with returning students.

Late Registration is held prior to the first day of each semester. Students may register online through Self Service Banner Web.

Drop/Add is scheduled the first three days of each academic semester. Students wishing to make changes to their schedules must do so by the third day of the semester. Students may drop or add courses during this period. Courses dropped during drop/add will not appear on the student’s official academic record.

Withdrawal from one or more courses before or during the drop/add period will not incur tuition or fee penalties or appear on a student’s academic record. Students who need to withdraw from one or more courses after the third day of the semester must do so either by accessing their Banner Web account to withdraw or by emailing registrar@gptc.edu. The course(s) will be included on the student’s transcript. No refunds are given after the first three calendar days of the semester.

Registering for Classes

Meet with Your Advisor

Before registering for classes, each student may meet with an Advisor to determine the correct course(s) to be taken that semester. Learn more about Advising.

Register Online Using Banner Self-Service

Login to GPTC's App Dashboard
1. Current Faculty, Staff, or Student Link: App Dashboard Login If you have trouble logging into Banner Self-Service Experience, please contact our Help Desk.
Click on the Banner Self-Service Experience app - You will need to re-enter your student email address
Click on "Registration" under the Student Services Tile
1. Note: If you have a "hold" on your record, you will not be allowed to register.
Click "Register for Classes"
Click "Select a term…" and select the term you wish to register for and click "Continue"
You may select classes by the "Find Classes" tab or enter them in directly into the "Enter CRNs" tab
Clicking "Add" for the class or crn, adds the class to your working Summary Cart
Once all classes have been added to your cart, press "Submit" to register for those classes
The Status for the class will change from "Pending" to "Registered"
To Pay for classes, go back to the Banner Self-Service Experience Dashboard and click Student Records
Click the Statement and Payment History
Click "Unbilled" to display tuition and fees that you must pay to reserve your schedule
Select "Pay Now"
Select the term you want to pay and press "Select Term"
Input the amount you want to pay on the balance and select the payment method.

Important Registration Notes

Adding Courses
- During late registration, students will no longer be able to add a course after it has met one time. For example, if a course meets at 9:00 am on Mondays and Wednesdays, you will only be able to add the class until 8:59 on Monday. You will not be able to add the class at 9:00 am on Monday or later. Students will no longer be able to register for courses outside of their program major without seeing an advisor. The advisor may provide an override, and should inform the student that courses outside their program major will not be paid by financial aid, and the student is responsible for paying the tuition and fees for that course(s). An example would be a cosmetology student registering for a welding course.
Dropping / Withdrawing Courses
- - Dropping a course before or during the “Late Registration / Add / Drop” period each term is considered a “drop.” The course will not show up on your official transcript and you will not be charged for the course. If you paid for the course prior to dropping it, you will receive a 100% tuition refund.
  - Withdrawals after the “Late Registration / Add / Drop” period and prior to 60% of the term will result in a grade of “W” on your transcript. Withdrawal after 60% of the term and before the start of final exams will result in a grade on your transcript of “W” if you are passing the course at the time of withdrawal, or a grade or “WF” if you are failing the course on the last date you attended class. A “WF” is computed in your GPA the same as an “F.” If you withdraw from a course, you must still pay all tuition and fees for the course regardless of when you withdraw.
  - Students are responsible for their own records and should withdraw from a course through the Office of the Registrar to ensure it is properly recorded.
  - Dropping and / or withdrawal from one or more courses may affect your financial aid.
View Registration Hold Information
- AC
  Academic Hold
  Office of Academic Affairs
  
  AD
  Administrative Hold
  Office of Academic Affairs
  
  AM
  Admissions Hold
  Office of Admissions
  
  BU
  Business Office Hold
  Office of Cashier
  
  FA
  Financial Aid Hold
  Office of Student Financial Services
  
  FS
  Student Financial Services
  Office of Cashier
  
  GR
  Graduate
  Office of Admissions
  
  LB
  Library Fine Hold
  Library
  
  OB
  Open Balance
  Office of Cashier
  
  PA
  Parking Fine Hold
  Office of Cashier
  
  RE
  Registrar’s Hold
  Office of Registrar
  
  SV
  Survey Hold
Registration Calendar
- The enrollment period for Georgia Piedmont Tech can be found on the Academic Calendar. Course registration for the Summer Semester 2025 will open (tentatively) on September 16, 2024.
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Registration Error Messages
- Error messages that pop up when you are trying to register signal a problem. Pay close attention to what the message is telling you. Below you will find common messages and what you should do if you receive them:
  - Academic status prohibits registration: This message means that you are suspended because of prior academic performance and must now explore the academic appeal process. Academic Appeal is NOT THE SAME as the SAP appeal process with financial aid. What do you do: See the Academic Dean of your program of study. You may be eligible for an academic appeal.
  - Student Status Prohibits Registration/You require re-admission prior to registration: This message means you need to either complete a term update or new admissions application at no charge. What do you do: See the Admissions office at either campus.
  - Prerequisite/Test Score Error Message: This message indicates that another course is required prior to taking an advanced course. Read the catalog course description to see the prerequisite courses that must be taken. What do you do: See your faculty advisor for courses in your major. See an academic advisor for general education courses.
  - Field of Study Restriction: You are trying to register for a course NOT required for your program of study. Financial aid does not cover courses not required by your program of study. What do you do: See the Office of the Registrar for a field of study override form.
  - Closed Section: This message means that the section has reached its capacity i.e. the course is full. What do you do: Look for another section that has seats available or keep checking the section during registration to see if seats open. Remember to check other campuses, including online, for many class offerings. You may also speak to the Dean over your major to see if there are any other ways to help you.
  - Time Conflict Message: You have tried to register for two classes that meet at the same time. Select an alternate course that does not occur at the same time as a course for which you are already registered. What do you do: Select other courses that fit together without conflict.
  - Co-requisite Message: This message indicates that there is a course that must be taken either prior to an advanced course or at the same time. Your registration must include both courses if you have not taken either one previously. What do you do: See your catalog to see what classes should be taken together.
  - Maximum Hours Exceeded: This message means that you are attempting to register for more than a full load. Special permission is needed to take more than 18 semester hours in one semester. What do you do: Register for fewer credit hours. See an Academic Dean for your program of study for more questions.