How to
Register for Class
Follow these step-by-step instructions and explore the helpful links provided to guide you through the class registration process from start to finish. We’re here to make registering easy and stress-free—just take it one step at a time, and you’ll be on your way to building a successful semester in no time!
Step 1: Plan
- Log in to Carteret Compass and click Student Planning to search for courses, plan, and register.
- Click Go to My Progress to view your academic program requirements. NOTE: If you have more than one academic program, click the directional arrow to view the appropriate program.
- To plan a course, click a course you have not yet started or a course recommended by your advisor. You may also use the Search for Courses box in the top right corner. Enter the course ID. For multiple courses, separate each course by a comma (ex: MAT 143, COM 120, SOC 210), then hit Enter.
- Using the menu on the left, you can filter the course section by availability, location, term, day of week, etc.
- Click View Available Sections under the course description.
- Locate the course section that fits your schedule. Click Add Section to Schedule. Make sure you are adding sections from the correct semester.
- Go back to Student Planning on the homepage and select Go to Plan & Schedule. The planned courses will be listed in yellow. You are not yet registered for courses. From this screen you can drop any unwanted courses or sections. NOTE: Use directional arrows to ensure that you are planning for the correct semester.
Step 2: Register
NOTE: Each planned course needs approval from an academic advisor.
- Navigate to Student Planning on the homepage and select Go to Plan & Schedule.
- Navigate to the Advising tab
(located on the left in gray, just above where the semester is indicated).
- Click the Request Review button and wait to be notified that your courses have been approved.
- Once courses are approved, navigate to Student Planning on the homepage and select Go to Plan & Schedule. Click Register for each course individually or Register Now to register for all courses at once. NOTE: Courses you have successfully registered for are highlighted in green and will state “Registered, but not started.”
- If you are unable to click Register, check the start date for registration or review the Notifications at the top of your screen. Follow instructions to remove holds. Your selected courses will remain on your plan until you register or remove the courses from the plan.
Step 3: Pay
We make payment of tuition and fees as convenient for students as possible, and offer a number of different payment options for degree programs like our Cashier Office.
Pay Online
Take care of your expenses with a simple, one-time payment and keep your educational journey moving forward at Carteret. Getting started is easy—log in to Carteret Compass, select Student Finance, and pay your bill in just a few clicks.
Set Up A Payment Plan
Introducing the Nelnet Payment Plan, a convenient option designed to make managing your tuition more flexible and stress-free. With Nelnet, you can break your balance into easy monthly installments and stay focused on your success at Carteret.
Walk-In Payments
You may pay with cash, check, money order, or credit card with the Cashier located in the McGeee Building.
Step 1: Plan Your Courses
- Log in to Carteret Compass and click Student Planning to search for courses, plan, and register.
- Click Go to My Progress to view your academic program requirements. NOTE: If you have more than one academic program, click the directional arrow to view the appropriate program.
- To plan a course, click a course you have not yet started or a course recommended by your advisor. You may also use the Search for Courses box in the top right corner. Enter the course ID. For multiple courses, separate each course by a comma (ex: MAT 143, COM 120, SOC 210), then hit Enter.
- Using the menu on the left, you can filter the course section by availability, location, term, day of week, etc.
- Click View Available Sections under the course description.
- Locate the course section that fits your schedule. Click Add Section to Schedule. Make sure you are adding sections from the correct semester.
- Go back to Student Planning on the homepage and select Go to Plan & Schedule. The planned courses will be listed in yellow. You are not yet registered for courses. From this screen you can drop any unwanted courses or sections. NOTE: Use directional arrows to ensure that you are planning for the correct semester.
Step 2: Register
NOTE: Each planned course needs approval from an academic advisor.
- Navigate to Student Planning on the homepage and select Go to Plan & Schedule.
- Navigate to the Advising tab
(located on the left in gray, just above where the semester is indicated).
- Click the Request Review button and wait to be notified that your courses have been approved.
- Once courses are approved, navigate to Student Planning on the homepage and select Go to Plan & Schedule. Click Register for each course individually or Register Now to register for all courses at once. NOTE: Courses you have successfully registered for are highlighted in green and will state “Registered, but not started.”
- If you are unable to click Register, check the start date for registration or review the Notifications at the top of your screen. Follow instructions to remove holds. Your selected courses will remain on your plan until you register or remove the courses from the plan.
Step 3: Pay
We make payment of tuition and fees as convenient for students as possible, and offer a number of different payment options for degree programs like our Cashier Office.
Pay Online
Take care of your expenses with a simple, one-time payment and keep your educational journey moving forward at Carteret. Getting started is easy—log in to Carteret Compass, select Student Finance, and pay your bill in just a few clicks.
Set Up A Payment Plan
Introducing the Nelnet Payment Plan, a convenient option designed to make managing your tuition more flexible and stress-free. With Nelnet, you can break your balance into easy monthly installments and stay focused on your success at Carteret.
Walk-In Payments
You may pay with cash, check, money order, or credit card with the Cashier located in the McGeee Building.
Register with Confidence
Get the guidance and tools you need to register for classes—or drop/withdraw if needed, with support to help you return when you’re ready.
