Registration Guidelines: Office of the Registrar

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Registration Guidelines

Learn about registration guidelines and other registration options.

Before registering

Check the Academic Calendar for important registration dates and deadlines, check upcoming exam schedules, browse available courses, and review the course load policies before registering.

Class schedule (CAESAR)
Exam schedules
Class descriptions
Undergraduate catalog
Course load policies
Re-enter Northwestern after an absence
Spring 2026 Class Schedule
Spring 2026 WCAS Foundational Discipline Requirements
Spring 2026 WCAS Distro Requirements

Registering for classes

Registering for classes is an online process that students complete through CAESAR.

Registration appointment time
Online registration (CAESAR)
Time conflicts
Register for courses in another Northwestern school

Post registration

You have finished your initial registration, but you have other details to take care of.

How to add a class
How to drop a class
How to edit a class
Take a course pass/not pass or adjust units
Withdraw

Registration help

Still have questions? Check out the below registration FAQ or other resources below.

CAESAR Login Issues
CAESAR Registration FAQ
CAESAR Student Help Resources
Help With Closed Classes
International Holds
Registration Holds