Georgetown Students Seek Improvements to Course Registration Process

Editorial Board proposes reforms to enhance transparency, accessibility, and flexibility in course offerings.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:36pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred figures moving through a university campus, with soft, warm light and color creating a sense of motion and energy.The chaotic course registration process at Georgetown University leaves many students feeling uncertain and frustrated, highlighting the need for a more transparent and accessible system.Georgetown Today

The Hoya's Editorial Board has called for Georgetown University to implement several changes to improve the course registration process for students. Recommendations include requiring professors to publish past syllabi, increasing transparency around waitlists, enhancing the registration platform's functionality, and expanding section offerings for required courses.

Why it matters

Georgetown students have long grappled with frustrations around the course registration process, including limited information on classes, technical issues with the registration system, and inflexible scheduling of required courses. Addressing these pain points could significantly improve the academic experience for Hoyas.

The details

The Editorial Board's proposed reforms aim to supplement course descriptions, modernize registration infrastructure, and increase accessibility of classes. Key recommendations include requiring professors to publish past syllabi, showing students their precise waitlist ranking, and expanding section offerings for consistently overenrolled required courses.

  • In Summer 2024, Georgetown University updated its registration system, replacing MyAccess with GU Experience.

The players

Amelie Schulhof

A Georgetown student in the Class of 2028 who struggled to find classes that fulfill degree requirements.

Shailee Sinha

A Georgetown student in the Class of 2028 who found it frustrating that the course registration system showed many classes not being offered the next semester.

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What they’re saying

“When there isn't much information on GU Experience about a course, I feel like I'm taking a risk by registering for that course, and instead I look for a class where the requirements are clearly explained.”

— Amelie Schulhof, CAS '28

“I find it really frustrating that when trying to plan ahead, it shows many courses that aren't being offered next semester. If there was a filter that removed the courses not being offered, that would make registration much easier.”

— Shailee Sinha, CAS '28

The takeaway

Improving the course registration process at Georgetown, through measures like providing more course information, enhancing technical functionality, and increasing scheduling flexibility, could significantly enhance the academic experience for students and help them better prepare for future semesters.