Graduate students may register in advance of the regular registration period, according to announced preregistration dates. Payment of the appropriate charges must be made by the deadline specified on the invoice received at the time of preregistration; otherwise, the preregistration is voided and the student must register and pay all charges in the regular registration period.

Upon admission to graduate studies each student is assigned to an advisor, according to the advisement system of the particular college in which the program is offered. Advisors assist the student in planning the program, approve the program, and provide continuing supervision and guidance during the course of study.