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.)

Drop online in Student Self-Service

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.

Withdraw from classes

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

  • There is no application fee for non-degree enrollment
  • Required to provide proof as outlined in the COVID-19 Immunization and Education policy for:
    • COVID-19 immunization
    • Or an approved medical or religious exception from COVID-19 immunization
  • Obtain written permission from the program to enroll
    • The permission is required for the non-degree application 
  • Financial responsibility:
  • Credits, degrees/certificate:
    • Limited to 6 credits or fewer a term
    • Cannot earn a degree or certificate unless accepted into the program
      • Programs will determine if coursework taken as a non-degree student can be used towards an official degree or certificate

  1. Contact the department offering the class(es) and request:
    1. The department to initiate the onboarding process 
    2. For written permission to enroll in the specific class(es)
  2. Send in your COVID-19 compliance information.
  3. Submit the online  Application for Non-Degree Enrollment and be prepared to:
    1. Confirm that you have submitted your COVID-19 compliance documentation 
    2.  Upload the written permission to take the class(es) 
    3.  List the name and email of your department/program contact
  4. Upon confirmation that you have been registered (takes between 5-7 business days):
    1. Complete and pay for the background check unless you have a prior background check on file with OHSU
      1. Instructions will be emailed to your personal/OHSU email address
    2. Pay your tuition and fees online in Student Self-Service.
    3. Submit waiver(s) if you have medical/or dental insurance and want to opt out of Student Health Insurance Plan.