Schedule Building

The Class Schedule(opens in new window)  is an online publication maintained by Academic Publications and Scheduling Services (APSS).  

The Class Schedule web page contains information regarding:

• Class scheduling for past, current, and future (tentative) semesters
• Student registration processes and registration dates
• Various attributes, requirements and requisites for each class
• Important registration activities dates and deadlines

APSS works with academic departments to:

• Maximize classroom usage 
• Ensure that classes meet for the required number of hours (PDF)
• Ensure that classes are scheduled according to the campus Standard Scheduling Convention (PDF)
• Set aside reserved seating within specialized class sections

Registration Help

Students and others with questions regarding the registration process can find help on the Student Records and Registration Office's Registration Help page.

The Class Schedule Build

The Class Schedule build is a process through which departments schedule and modify classes to be offered for the semester, and assign rooms and instructors to those classes. This enables students to register for classes using the PeopleSoft system and provides the data for the Web Schedule.

• The Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Schedule Build Memos are currently being updated.

Helpful Tools

Policy Resources

• Standard Scheduling Conventions (PDF) Matrix of times and days that classes can be offered.
  
  
• Course Classification Chart (PDF) List of course classifications used to determine required meeting time and WTU.
  
  
• Instruction Modes Link to the EM
  • The list of Instruction Modes(opens in new window) is now on the Schedule Glossary page
    
    

Room Information

• Academic Facilities Set-up & Photos  Information about each lecture and lab room arrangement and photos of each room.
  
  
• Mediated Classrooms  Link to ATEC site for a list of mediated classrooms and the equipment available in those rooms.
  
  
• Jumbo rooms (PDF)   List of academic classrooms with a capacity of 50 or more. All rooms are mediated ("smart").
  
  
• Lecture rooms (PDF)   List of academic classrooms with a capacity of 49 or less. All rooms are mediated ("smart").

• APSS Room Request web application  Link to information page and how-to guide for requesting rooms during Rounds I and II of schedule building.
  
  
• Astra(opens in new window)  Link to Astra Schedule, the campus-wide room scheduling software.

Guides and Tips

• Changing a Class Meeting Pattern Link to information about Changing a Class Meeting Pattern and/or Mode of Instruction (MOI). NOTE: APSS no longer needs to be informed about changes and there is no form to complete, but please follow your college's process for obtaining dean's approval and please keep students apprised of changes once registration has begun for a term.
  
  
• Canceling a class: APSS does not need to be informed about class cancellations. Please follow your college's procedure for canceling a course, and document Dean's approval; remember to notify the students with their options.
  
  
• Non-Standard Meeting Patterns Link to information about Non-Standard Meeting Patterns, including the form required to request one-time approval for a nonstandard pattern.
  
  
• Changes to the Final Exam Schedule Link to information about Final Exam changes.
  
  
• Schedule Build Quick Guides Link to the APSS Guides web page.