This video explains the Course Request process for class registration for Spring 2026 classes for General Engineering students. Course Request is open from October 21 - November 4. You must submit your Course Request using the new Hokie Registration System in Hokie Spa.
Important Note - As of 10/01/2025, the three hours of Pathway 7 requirement has been suspended for all current Virginia Tech students.
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how to use both features in the Hokie Registration system - useful if you want to be able to add one section manually and still use Schedule Builder for the rest of your schedule.
Links discussed in the video are provided below.
Time Stamps:
What is Course Request: 0:05
Prepare for Course Registration: 0:42
Resolve Holds: 0:48
Verify Transfer Credits: 1:06
Prerequisite Courses Not Showing in Hokie Spa: 1:21
Complete Pre-Registration Requirements: 1:40
Determine Which Classes to Take: 1:49
Corps of Cadets Resources: 2:44
Change of Major Courses: 2:54
Pathways: 3:21
Submit Your Course Request: 3:42
Registration System Dates: 3:50
Access the Registration System: 3:59
Search for Classes: 4:09
Search Criteria: 4:22
Primary Cart vs. Alternatives Cart: 4:58
Edit Registration Options: 5:19
Selecting Backup Courses Using Alternatives Cart: 6:18
Confirming Your Course Request: 6:51
Error Messages: 7:14
Example - Editing Your Cart and Resolving Errors: 7:31
If You Are Unable to Resolve a Registration Error: 8:28
Adding Zero-Credit Labs (PHYS 2305/2306): 8:41
Reminders: 9:02
What Happens If You Don’t Submit Course Request: 9:19
Keep In Mind: 9:37
For More Help: 10:22
Hokie Spa > Course Registration and Schedule Menu and select the term you wish to register for