How to Add Classes
There are two different systems for adding classes in CyberBear, depending on the time of the semester in autumn and spring.
These timelines differ during the summer as well as during shortened parts of term within the autumn and spring semesters. See the registration deadlines page to determine the exact dates for when to use each.
Through the 15th class day:
Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule: During autumn and spring semesters, Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule is open through the 15th class day of the semester. After the 5th class day, all full-semester classes require registration overrides from instructors.
After the 15th class day — final deadline:
Course Add, Change, Drop: After the 15th class day, all requests to add classes must be submitted for approval through Course Add/Change/Drop instead.
Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule
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Step One - Navigate to CyberBear Registration
Log in to CyberBear using your NetID and password.
Select Student Services from the maroon ribbon at the top of the screen.
Choose Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule from the menu. Then select the Register for Classes option.
Step Two - Select Term and Enter PIN
Select the semester.
Enter your advising PIN. Undergraduate students must meet with an advisor before registering. The Registrar's Office cannot provide advising PINs.
Post-baccalaureate and graduate students do not require advising PINs.
Step Three - Select Classes
Option 1: Search for Sections
Enter your search criteria into the first tab — Find Classes.
Tip: Use fewer filters in your search. Adding too many search criteria may lead to limited or no search results.
Option 2: Enter CRNs
If you already know the 5-digit course reference number (CRN), you can enter it directly into the second tab — Enter CRNs.
Option 3: Load Advising Plan
If you created a plan with your advisor, load the classes from your plan into your schedule using the third tab — Plans.
Step Four - Click Add
Click the add button next to the section you wish to register for. The class will then appear on your schedule in the bottom half of your registration screen.
Repeat steps two and three for each class you wish to add.
Step Five - Submit Changes
Click submit to enter your changes. If you do not submit, you will not be registered.
Step Six - Check Errors
After submitting, if there are any errors on your schedule, you will see a pop-up notification for each error in the top right-hand corner of your screen.
Visit our Registration Errors page for instructions on how to resolve each type of error. Common errors include:
- Closed section - waitlist
- Consent of instructor
- Campus restriction
- CyberBear cannot determine that you have met the prerequisites
Course Add, Change, Drop
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Step One - Navigate to Course Add, Change, Drop
Log in to CyberBear using your NetID and password.
Select Student Services from the menu.
Choose Course Add, Change, Drop from the menu.
Step Two - Before You Begin
Read the posted disclaimers page. Then, click Proceed.
Step Three - Add Course
Click the Add Course button underneath the list of classes you are registered for.
Step Four - Search and Select Course
Search for an attribute of the course, such as the CRN, instructor, course subject, title, etc.
Tip: The easiest way to find a class is to search for the 5-digit CRN (course reference code).
Click the CRN in the left-most column to select the course you want to add.
Step Five - Reason and Acknowledgements
Type in the reason you are submitting a late add request. A clear, brief reason can assist your instructor and advisor when they review your request.
Read and click the acknowledgement checkboxes below.
Late add requests are each subject to a $20 late fee.
Then, click Finish Adding Course
Step Six - Confirmation
Make sure you see a confirmation message at the top of the screen after submitting.
You should receive a confirmation email at your UM student email. Contact registration@umontana.edu if you do not receive this email.
Step Seven - Approvals
Requests are sent to one approver at a time in the following order:
- Instructor
- Academic advisor (not required during summer session)
- Special cohort, if applicable (e.g. NCAA athletes, international students with student visas, individuals receiving military or veteran education benefits)
If all parties approve, your request will be reviewed by the Registrar's Office. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for processing.
You will receive an email once your request has been processed.