Education at OHSU

Education at OHSU

Registration

Refer to the published Academic Calendar for add, drop, and withdrawal deadlines.
Instructions on how to apply and register as a non-degree student. 

Register for Classes/Add Classes

Drop/Withdraw from Classes

You can drop classes online until the last day to drop classes according to the published academic calendar. Dropping a class means the class is removed from your record and will not show up on your transcript. You will receive a 100% refund. (If you have trouble dropping your course online, email regohsu@ohsu.edu for assistance.)

You can withdraw from classes after the last day to drop classes and up until the last day to withdraw from classes according to the published academic calendar. Withdrawing from a class means the class will remain on your transcript with a grade of W, WP, or WNP, depending on the date of the withdrawal and your progress in the class. You may or may not receive a refund, depending on the date of the withdrawal.

Registration Holds

Why is there a hold on my account? How do I get it removed? 
Most registration holds are due to an unpaid balance or because you have not completed all compliance activities such as uploading proof of vaccination. You can see a brief description of the hold in Student Self-Service.  

Be aware that not all holds prevent you from registering for classes.

Sakai

I just registered for classes. How do I get added to the Sakai site?
When you register for a class, you are automatically added to the Sakai site. However, you should expect a time lag of up to 24 hours. You can find information about how to get help with Sakai here: https://sakai.ohsu.edu/

PSU Joint Campus Registration

Admitted graduate students at OHSU may take graduate courses offered by Portland State University through the Joint Campus registration process. Only specific courses are approved for this joint campus arrangement, and the approved course list is updated once a year. Students must have permission from the instructor of the PSU course as well as their home department to participate.

Non Degree Registration

1. All non-degree students must comply with the COVID-19 Immunization and Education policy by providing proof of full COVID-19 immunization or receiving an approved medical or religious exception prior to enrolling for classes. 
2. Non-degree students will be charged tuition and fees according to the OHSU Academic Year Tuition and Fee Book for the program offering the courses. Once registered, non-degree students are financially responsible for their course enrollments and will be subject to financial liability upon withdrawal or non-attendance. No fee is charged to apply for non-degree enrollment.
3. Non-degree students must have written permission from the department to register for any class.
4. Non-degree students cannot earn an OHSU degree or certificate. To earn a degree or certificate, you must apply and be accepted to a program. Coursework completed before admission to the program may or may not be applied to the degree or certificate requirements.
5. Non-degree students are limited to 6 credits or fewer each term.

1. Contact the department offering the class(es) and ask them to initiate the onboarding process. 
2. Send your COVID-19 compliance information to the appropriate compliance office as directed by the department.
3. Request written permission from the department offering the coursework to enroll in the specific classe(s).
4. Submit the online  Application for Non-Degree Enrollment and be prepared to:
     a. Confirm that you have submitted your COVID-19 compliance documentation  
     b. Upload the written permission to take the class(es) 
     c. List the name and email of your department/program contact
5. Application will be processed between 5-7 business days
6. Complete and pay for the background check. You will receive instructions by email. (If you have a prior background check on file with OHSU, no additional check is needed and you will not receive an email.)
7. Pay your tuition and fees online in Student Self-Service.
8. If you have other insurance, waive the mandatory medical and dental insurance (if applicable—contact your department if you have questions.)

1. Submit the online  Application for Non-Degree Enrollment and be prepared to:
     a. Confirm that you have submitted your COVID-19 compliance documentation  
     b. Upload the written permission to take the class(es) 
     c. List the name and email of your department/program contact
2. Application will be processed between 5-7 business days
3. Pay your tuition and fees online in Student Self-Service.
4. If you have other insurance, waive the mandatory medical and dental insurance (if applicable—contact your department if you have questions.)