Register for Classes

teacher instructing students in computer labBefore registering for classes, you are strongly encouraged to contact your academic advisor. If you do not know the name of your advisor, contact the Office of Advising for help at (615) 230-3702 or by emailing academic.success@volstate.edu. Students who do not have a major or are not seeking a degree should contact the Office of Advising. Students who wish to audit a course cannot register online, a drop/add/withdrawal form with the appropriate signatures must be submitted to the Records & Registration office. Please contact Records & Registration at (615) 230-3466 if you have questions about auditing a course.

Registering for Classes Online

  1. Log into your My Vol State portal.
  2. Click on the "Register for Classes" icon.
  3. Please see our instruction sheet for detailed instructions on how to use Schedule Planner to build your schedule.
  4. Once you have selected a schedule from the generated options, click the "Send to Shopping Cart" button at the top of the screen.
  5. Once in the Shopping Cart, click the "Register" button to complete the registration process. Review your Registration Results.
  6. Check your Current Schedule to ensure you are registered for the correct classes. You can also Edit or Drop Classes on this screen during the online Drop/Add period.
  7. After registering, you can go back to your My Vol State portal and click on the "ePay - Payment Gateway" icon to review your bill and statement of fees. You can pay fees online by VISA, VISA Check Card, or MasterCard.