Navigating Precepting and Fall 2026 Registration at UCLA

UCLA students are preparing for precepting meetings with faculty mentors and the upcoming Fall 2026 registration period. This guide provides essential information and helpful tips to ensure a smooth process, covering precepting appointments, registration timelines, and how to resolve potential holds.

Purpose and Mission of Precepting

Precepting at UCLA offers students dedicated support from full-time faculty members. These meetings, scheduled with two days off from classes – March 24 and April 1, 2026 – are designed for students to plan their courses and academic goals. Juniors and Seniors will typically meet on March 24, while Sophomores and First-Years will meet on April 1. These conversations foster reflection on academic progress, exploration of goals, and active participation in shaping one’s educational experience, aligning with the values of a liberal arts education.

Fall 2026 Registration Timeline

Registration for the Fall 2026 semester will take place between March 24 and April 7, 2026. Registration times are assigned based on the number of completed credits, with students who have earned more credits registering earlier. After April 7, registration will remain open on a rolling basis until the start of the Fall semester.

Addressing Registration Holds

Before your scheduled registration time, it’s crucial to check for any holds on your account via the Head Portal under “My Pre-Registration Time.” Common holds include Bursar, Financial Aid/SAP, and Academic Probation. Contact the respective office to resolve any holds before attempting to register.

Preparing for Precepting and Registration: Helpful Tips

• Schedule a Precepting Appointment: Identify your Preceptor through Degree Works. An email can be sent via the envelope icon within Degree Works to schedule an appointment.
• Utilize Degree Works and Registration Tutorials: Familiarize yourself with Degree Works and the course registration process through available tutorials.
  • Degree Works Tutorial: This audit tool displays your progress toward degree requirements.
  • Course Registration Tutorial: Learn how to search for and register for classes using filters for attributes, major courses, and general studies requirements.
• Create a Course List: Prepare a list of 5-6 courses you are interested in taking to discuss with your Preceptor. Have backup options for “G” courses or attribute requirements, as popular courses fill quickly. Always verify prerequisites, co-requisites, and restrictions before adding courses to your list.
• Confirm Your Registration Time: Locate your assigned registration time in the Student Services Tab of the GoPortal: Student Services Tab > Student Tools > “My Pre-Registration Time.” Registration ends at midnight. Note that registration time is based on credits earned (excluding in-progress courses) and cannot be changed. Completing a Preceptor evaluation during the spring semester can potentially move your registration time to the morning slot of your assigned day.

Additional Support: Drop-in Precepting

On March 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. To 4 p.m., the Center for Academic Advising (Campus Center 242) will offer drop-in precepting for students who have met with their assigned Preceptor but have further questions. Advisors can assist with Degree Works, curriculum questions, forms, and campus resources. However, meeting with an Advisor does not qualify for the Preceptor evaluation that can improve registration time; only meetings with your assigned Preceptor are eligible.