Updated for Summer & Fall 2026 Registration 

Timeline: Please bear in mind these dates are all tentative.

Summer & Fall 2026 Registration:

  • Monday, March 16th
    • Check CUNYfirst or Schedule Builder for your enrollment appointment: the exact date and time you may begin registering.  
    • You can browse the courses. You may use CUNY Global Class Search to find available courses as well as Schedule Builder. You may also begin to save schedules in Schedule Builder.

 The following changes will be made: 

  • The registration process for some honors “H” classes is coming soon. See the new page Honors Courses.  
  • Macaulay Central campus honors courses, and how to register for them, are also displayed on the Honors Courses page (TBA). 
  • Freshmen (Class of 2029) and Sophomores (Class of 2028) are required to see an advisor before their MHE hold can be released. 

    Course Withdrawal Information


    Students who wish to withdraw from a course at Queens College (CUNY) must do so by the official withdrawal deadline listed on the academic calendar. The withdrawal deadline for the Fall 2025 semester is November 6th.


    Withdrawing from a class may have academic and financial implications, so it is important to speak with an academic advisor before taking action. 


    For step-by-step instructions on how to withdraw through CUNYFirst and to review important deadlines, please visit the Queens College Registrar’s Page.


    How to Withdraw from a Course in CUNYFirst


    Step 1: Log in to CUNYFirst

    • Go to the Student Center

    • Click on the Course Planning and Enrollment tile


    Step 2: Drop the Course

    • Select “Drop Classes”

    • Choose the appropriate semester

    • Locate the course you wish to drop

    • Click “Stay Enrolled in [Course Name]” if prompted

    • Then click “Drop Course” to proceed


    Step 3: Confirm and Submit

    • Scroll to “Get this Schedule”

    • Review your changes to confirm the correct course is being dropped

    • Click “Do Actions” to finalize the withdrawal


    If you’re a Macaulay Honors College student, advisor approval is required before submitting a withdrawal request.


General Registration Information 

Detailed information on how to choose classes and register, including tutorials for Degree Works and Schedule Builder:

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Download the Registration Workshop Presentation
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Find your Enrollment Appointment (Registration Date and Time)

  • After you have logged into your CUNYFirst account, open Schedule Builder.​
  • On the Welcome screen look under Enrollment Appointment or Open Enrollment Dates for upcoming semesters. 
Screenshot of Schedule Builder tool

The days and times in the screenshot are examples. Student enrollment times may differ, please note that you should be seeing your enrollment date for the corresponding semester, and dates and times may vary for each student.

Registration Holds 

Do you have a hold preventing you from registering? Take action as soon as possible!

Check Holds:
Go to CUNYfirst > Student Center > Tasks and Holds to view any holds on your account.

Macaulay Advisement Hold (MHE):
All Macaulay students have an MHE hold that prevents registration changes. This will be cleared after you meet with your advisor.

Financial Aid Tasks:
Make sure you’ve filed your FAFSA and TAP applications. Complete any outstanding financial aid tasks under CUNYfirst > Student Center > Tasks and Holds.

Bursar Holds (BUR, BIH, etc.):
These indicate unpaid tuition or fees. You must pay or resolve them before you can register.

 

Required Fall Courses for Macaulay Students

First YearSecond Year
HNRS 125: The Arts in NYC (3cr) HNRS 225: Science and Tech in NYC (3cr) 

​Choose from 3 available sections of your seminar.

And remember that Macaulay Seminars and required courses also fulfill Pathways requirements:

Pathways Requirement​

Required Course​

Semester​

English Composition 1​

ENGL 110H​

1st Year Fall​

English Composition 2​

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Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning​

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Life and Physical Science​

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World Cultures and Global Issues​

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U.S. Experiences in Its Diversity​

HNRS 126W​

1st Year Spring​

Creative Expression​

HNRS 125​

1st Year Fall​

Individual and Society​

HNRS 226​

2nd Year Spring​

Scientific World​

HNRS 225​

2nd Year Fall​

One Additional Flexible Core Course​

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Special Registration

The following departments will handle registration for their classes differently:

Psychology


  • Seats in Psychology courses will be opened gradually, as few as 5 seats/per day. If your desired section fills quickly, don’t worry, try again tomorrow. 

  • Most 200+ level Psych courses are only open to students who have declared the Psychology major or minor, or Neuroscience major​

  • PSYCH 213W registration is restricted to those with 60+ credits​

  • Courses between PSYCH 311-321:​ Restricted to those with 90+ credits, with limited seats, and limited to one course in this range per student

  • For more information, see the Psychology Department site: qc.cuny.edu/academics/psychology/academic-advising-schedule-advising/​

Mathematics

Essential Registration and Course Selection Tools