Registration Information for Winter 2026: Online MBAs

Welcome to Ross! To learn more about the process for course registration for your first term in the Online MBA program, be sure to review all of the information below carefully!

Registration Planning: Get Ready

The schedule of classes will be available October 17, 2025. Be sure to review the schedule and the information below before registration opens.

Q. How many credits can I plan to take each term?
A. Online MBA students can register for a maximum of 12 credits in your first term. It is strongly recommended that you take no more than six credit hours in your first term. Students with a high VPA may request to increase their credit limit up to 18 credits in fall or winter terms after their first term by emailing the Ross Registrar’s Office.

Q. How do I find out which courses are being offered and when?
A. You can view the full University schedule (including Ross and non-Ross courses) on Wolverine Access, or via the Office of the Registrar, which has a helpful .CSV file version that can be downloaded and filtered for Ross classes with sections numbered 801-805 to view those classes available for Online MBA students.

Q. Do I have to take a class in my first term?
A. Yes. New students MUST register for and complete at least one course in the first term they are admitted.

Core Requirements: Get Set!

Q. What are my core requirements?
A. Review the core curriculum for Online MBA students. Make sure that you are aware of your requirements and register for them in advance of when you plan to graduate. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure you are registering for and completing the appropriate courses. If you have not fulfilled all of your core requirements, you will not graduate.

Q. How can I keep track of which core requirements I have or haven’t completed?
A. Review your Academic Requirements on Wolverine Access to see a live degree audit of your record, or schedule a Online MBA Advising appointment with an Academic Advisor. Advisors are happy to talk with Online MBAs in person, via phone, or virtually via Google Meet or Zoom.

Q. Can I waive core?
A. Yes. Review the Core Course Waiver information for details.

General Registration: Go!

In your first semester you will be enrolled in ACC 533 in the first half term. You will register for any additional courses on Wolverine Access using the University’s general registration process. Please refer to How to Add & Drop Classes for more detailed registration instructions.

Q. Do I need to use the backpack feature in Wolverine Access before registration opens?
A. It is recommended that you do, but it is not required. Backpacking is available on Wolverine Access beginning November 10 and allows you to quickly add those classes all at once when your registration appointment time opens. However, be aware that backpacking does not reserve a seat for you in the class – it is simply a way to put the course in your “shopping cart” so that you can “check-out” quickly. If a class in your backpack does not have room available when your registration time opens, you may have to waitlist yourself, and/or select an alternate open class at that time.

Q. When is my registration appointment time?
A. As an Online MBA student, you will be able to register for both core and elective courses once registration opens. Continuing Online MBA students will have a registration appointment assigned to them and will be able to begin registering sometime between November 17-19. You can view your appointment day/time on Wolverine Access beginning November 10. Incoming Online MBA students will begin registering for classes on December 8.

Q. Do I have to register exactly at my appointment time, and when does my registration close?
A. You do not need to register exactly at your appointment time, but some classes will fill quickly, so it is to your advantage to register when your appointment time opens. Once your appointment time opens, you can continue to make changes until the drop/add deadlines for Winter 2026.

Q. What else can I do using Wolverine Access?
A. Wolverine Access is the University website that maintains course registration, student records, address updates, and more.  Using your uniqname and password, you can drop or add classes, check your registration or grades, update your address, and request transcripts.  If you have questions about how to use or perform certain functions in Wolverine Access, you can search the help menu for detailed step by step instructions and tips.

Important Rules and Policies: What You Need to Know

It is each student’s responsibility to review the course registration rules and policies carefully.

Q. I still have questions.  Is there someone I can talk to?
A. If you have questions regarding course selection or degree requirements, please schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor through our Academic Advising System. You can also visit us during academic advising drop-in hours (Monday 1-2 and Wednesday 11-12) for quick questions.

For quick, general questions relating to registration and other processes, permissions, standard letter requests, etc., please contact our main office at rossregistrarsoffice@umich.edu.