It is typical for universities to stagger the start dates for course registration, with priority registration being on the first day, followed by seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen and open registration.
Registration dates may be staggered by a full week for each level, but the exact time may vary per university. Matriculated students can typically register for classes before students with fewer credit hours.
Regardless of the number of credit hours, priority registration is a common academic accommodation that allows disabled college students to register at the earliest possible date.
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