Online Registration via WebAdvisor: - MCPHS.edu

Online Registration via WebAdvisor:
Students have the ability to make class changes during the Add/Drop and preregistration period via
WebAdvisor by following the simple steps below.
Step 1: Log in
From https://my.mcphs.edu
Click on “WebAdvisor,” which can be found under the QUICK LINKS menu.
o Click on “Students”
o Click on “Log In”
o Enter your user name and password (same as for MCPHS email)
If you are having trouble with your login ID or password, contact the MCPHS
Helpdesk at helpdesk@mcphs.edu or 617.732.2170.
Step 2: Review Your Class Schedule
Review your class schedule before making schedule adjustments. Be sure to make note of offering
times to avoid conflicts when registering.
Click on “My Class Schedule”
o Select the appropriate term
o Click “submit”
o Review it, print it, or make note of the classes and times.
Having it available will be helpful during the registration process.
Step 3: Search and Add Courses to Your Preferred Section List (Shopping Cart)
Search the course offerings and select those you would like to register. Your selection(s) will be stored in
your “Preferred Sections list” or shopping cart. This list will retain your selections each time you log in
until you register or remove them from your list.
If you have not yet added course sections to your Preferred Sections list, select “Search and
Register for Sections”
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“Search and register for sections” allows you to make your search as specific as needed
o Select the term (required)
o Select the location ( recommended)
Use ONL for online electives
o You may select additional criteria to narrow your search
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Once you have entered search criteria, click ‘Submit.’
o Review the course sections that were returned by your search
o Pay close attention to prerequisites and restriction information
You can view the prerequisites
for the course by clicking on the
hyperlink for the course section
To add the course to your Preferred Sections list check the box next to the course section
Courses with seats available will
say “open” in the status column
Once you have chosen the elective(s) you’re interested in registering for click “Submit”
o A confirmation screen with the sections you have selected will be displayed
You are not registered yet! Keep Going
Step 4: Registering for Courses from Your Preferred Sections List
When you are eligible to register, you can log into WebAdvisor and submit your registration.
You’ll now see your Preferred Sections list. Depending on your particular registration
you should select the action next to the sections in your list and click Submit at the
bottom of the page.
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Important course restrictions are
displayed below the course
meeting information in a red font
You can see how many seats are open
and how many seats are allocated.

The recommended
registration method
is to select the action
next to the course.
If you want a course
to remain in your
Preferred Sections
list, leave the action
blank.
If you’re just dropping
a course, mark the
box next to it and click
Submit.
IMPORTANT: If you are adding and
dropping a course at the same time set
choice box to “all”. This will save your seat
if something does not work with your
registration
After you submit your registration you’ll get a registration confirmation screen
o Pay close attention to the Status, as registration errors can also be displayed here
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If you want to register or remove all
of the courses in your Preferred
Sections list you can select Register
or remove and then click Submit at
the bottom of the page.
CAUTION: this is not recommended
Registration Hint: Every time you
log into your Preferred Sections list
the Available Seat information will
be up to date.

You’re almost done, but keep going…
Step 5: Review Your Class Schedule
Review your class schedule to make sure the course (s) you have registered for are correct. Review the
credits, meeting time, faculty, etc. and make sure they are what you intended.
Return to the Student Menu
Under the Academic Profile heading select “My Class Schedule”
Select the term from the drop down box
Click Submit
Step 6: Review Your Program Evaluation
To ensure the course(s) you’ve registered fulfill your program requirements please review your
Program Evaluation.
Click on “Students Menu” at the top of the screen
Select “Program Evaluation” from under the Academic Profile heading
Select the check box next to your academic program
Click Submit
Please Note: Please remember PHARMD Professional Electives can only be taken in year 5
spring. Your Program Evaluation report will not display under your professional requirement
block until the elective registration period has ended.
Adding and Dropping Courses on WebAdvisor:
Please be mindful of your program requirements when adding and dropping courses. You
should review your program evaluation before dropping or adding courses. If you have
questions or concerns about your program requirements or your progress, please contact an
advisor at the Academic Resource Center.
Once you’re certain of your program requirements you can continue to add/drop courses:
Login to WebAdvisor
Click on the students menu
Under the Registration heading select “Register and Drop Sections”
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You will see a summary of sections on your preferred sections list as well as electives you are
currently registered for.
To drop a course section click on the “drop” box for the section you would like to drop
Click submit
You will get confirmation of the course that has been dropped as well as the remaining courses
you are registered for
Adding and Dropping Courses at the Same Time:
IMPORTANT: If you are adding and dropping a course, but want to be sure you’re added into the new
course before dropping make sure that the “If my choice…” box is set to ALL (default setting)
Please see below:
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Select “Register”
next to the course
you want to ADD
Click the Drop box
for the section you
want to Drop
IMPORTANT: If you are adding and
dropping a course at the same time
set choice box to “all”. This will save
your seat if something does not
work with your registration
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