How to Switch Sections
There are two different systems for making registration changes 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.
If the two sections are held in different parts of term, you may only request a section change during the "Open Registration Period" of the section you are switching out of. If this period has passed, you must submit separate add and drop requests for the two sections. See the registration deadlines page for specifics.
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 15th class day — final deadline:
Course Add, Change, Drop: After the 15th class day, all requests to switch sections 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.
Select the semester.
Step Two - Add the New Section
If it is after the 5th class day (or equivalent for shortened sessions and summer), you must first get an override from the instructor of the new section.
Search for the new section by entering the Subject (e.g. "Forestry" or "Anthropology") and the Course Number (e.g. 101, 270E). If no results come up when you search for a class, try adding a "%" at the end of the number to act as a wildcard for any characters that follow the number.
Click the Add button next to the section you wish to switch into.
Step Three - Drop the Old Section
The old section will already appear on your schedule in the bottom half of your registration screen. Open the dropdown menu next to the class, then select Drop/Delete.
Step Four - Submit Changes
Click Submit to enter your changes. If you do not submit, the section change will not go through.
Tip: If you are only registered for the one class, CyberBear will not allow you to drop down to zero credits. To get around this, add the new section to your schedule and select drop/delete for the old section, then click submit for both sections at the same time.
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
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 - Select Course Section to Remove
The landing page displays your current registration. Click the CRN in the left-most column to select the section you want to remove.
Step Four - Switch Sections
Click the Switch Sections button.
All other sections of your course will display. Use the search bar at the top if you need to narrow the results.
Click the CRN in the left-most column to select the section you want to add.
Step Five - Reason and Acknowledgements
Type in the reason you are submitting a late section change request. A clear, brief reason can assist your instructors when they review your request.
Read and click the acknowledgement checkboxes below.
There is no late fee for section changes.
Then, click Finish Changing Course.
Step Six - Confirmation
Make sure you see a confirmation message at the top of the screen after submitting.
You will also receive a confirmation email sent to your 老虎机攻略 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 of old section
- Instructor of new section
- 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.