School of Architecture Registration Instructions

Registration advising (and pre-registration for Spring 2026 Architecture electives) will take place in person in the School of Architecture Office (Foundation Building Room 301) according to the following schedule:

M.S.Arch & 5th-year students

Wednesday, November 12
8 am - 6 pm
Online registration opens for you at 9 am (NY time) on Tuesday, November 18*


3rd- and 4th-year students


Thursday, November 13
8 am - 6 pm
Online registration opens for you at 9 am (NY time) on Wednesday, November 19*

2nd-year students

Friday, November 14
8 am - 5 pm 
Online registration opens for you at 9 am (NY time) on Thursday, November 20*

1st-year students

Monday, November 17
9 am - 5 pm
As was the case for your Fall semester classes, Registrar’s Office will register you for Spring 2026 classes.

*Online registration opens on Student Self-Service at 9 am on Tuesday, November 18 and is prioritized by year. The closer you are to graduation the earlier you register. Your online registration day starts at 9 am. Once your registration day begins, you can register at any time - the longer you wait, the fewer options you will have - until registration closes at 11:59 pm (NY time) on Friday, November 21.

See the step-by-step illustrated guide to using Student Self-Service.

Registration Rules, Regulations, Dates and Deadlines

  1. If you do not complete your Fall semester online registration by 11:59 pm (NY time) on Friday, November 21, it will be necessary for you to wait until Tuesday, January 20, the first day of the Spring 2026 semester, to register late and to pay a late registration fee of $100.
  2. Schedule changes may take place, via Student Self-Service, during the drop/add period at the start of the Spring semester (January 20 - January 27). Schedule changes must be approved by the School of Architecture Office. Beginning Wednesday, January 28, no courses may be added but it will be possible to withdraw from a course with permission of the Dean of the School of Architecture and the instructor. A fee of $25 will be charged for each withdrawal. If the student is passing the course at the time of withdrawal, the designation of "W" will appear on the record. If the student is failing the course, a grade of "WF" will be recorded.
  3. No classes may be added after January 27. It will be possible to withdraw from courses, with the appropriate authorization and fee payment, until Friday, March 13, by following the above procedure.
  4. If you have an outstanding financial obligation to The Cooper Union: student fee, international student fee, lab fee, graduation fee, medical insurance fee, etc., you can find this information on Student Self-Service and make your payment via Student Self-Service (24/7 and before registration). Meeting your financial obligation before registration will allow you to register on time when you will potentially have the most options.
  5. The Cooper Union’s new payment policy is strict and specific. (A) If you currently have an outstanding balance and you do not make your payment before online registration opens, you will not be able to register. (B) If you are able to register during online registration but do not make your Spring 2026 payment by the deadline, you will be de-registered from classes.
  6. The Spring 2026 semester begins on Tuesday, January 20. We will be following a Tuesday schedule of classes.
  7. See the academic calendar for important dates and scheduling irregularities.

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