Prep for Success

Get ready to register for spring 2027 courses by attending Prep for Success.

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: Drop-ins from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Thornton Gymnasium, Aurora Main Campus

Attendance is mandatory for all fall 2026 freshmen to unlock access to registration for spring 2026. Students should expect to spend at least 30 minutes at this event.

Prep for Success is designed to help freshmen students set up their required spring 2027 registration appointment and check in with their advisor about whether they have any academic advising holds that could prevent them from registering for spring 2027 classes. Students will also have the opportunity to connect with campus resources, learn how to navigate Self-Service and the course catalog, and win fun prizes!

Resources available at Prep for Success:

• Financial Aid
• Student Accounts
• Phillips Library
• Academic Support Center (ASC)
• Health Services
• Counseling Services
• Disability Resource Office (DRO)
• Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action
• AUSA: Student Government
• Spartan Connections
• Career Success
• Information Technology Services (ITS)

Required registration meetings for freshmen

All on-campus, first-year students are required to meet with an academic advisor at the Crouse Center for academic advising to register for classes and make any additional changes to their academic plan. Freshmen who started in the fall semester have three required check-ins with their advisor throughout the year to review their progress and plan future classes:

• SOAR: Summer Orientation and Registration advising session
• Registration appointment for spring 2027
  • This appointment is made at the mandatory Prep for Success event on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
• Registration appointment for 2027–2028 academic year
  • More information about setting up this appointment will be shared to your AU email in February 2027.

Next steps after Prep for Success

After attending Prep for Success, students should spend time using Self-Service to plan for their spring 2027 registration appointment.

Watch tutorial.

1:24: Selecting a course section (Days and times offered)
2:16: Selecting a course for a Core Curriculum requirement (Core Curriculum information)
4:42: Selecting a math course
5:12: Searching for a specific course by course code
6:21: Choosing an elective course
7:00: Navigating the course catalog — general search tips

For smooth registration appointments, be proactive and plan ahead to ensure you can secure your preferred courses. If you have any holds on your account that could prevent you from registering, address those as soon as possible.

Questions?

Review Common Questions about Academic Advising or reach out to your academic advisor.