Frequently Asked Questions About Priority Registration for Parenting Students

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Frequently Asked Questions About Priority Registration for Parenting Students

How do I self-identify as a parenting student?

Click here for instructions on how to complete the "Priority Registration for Parenting Students" task in my色花堂.

I see more than one Enrollment Date listed in my色花堂 Self-Service. On which date can I begin enrolling in classes?

Students can begin enrolling on the earliest Enrollment Date listed in their my色花堂 Self-Service. Students may disregard the other dates.

Am I eligible to receive priority registration under Texas S.B. 459 if I am the parent of a child 18 years old or older?

Not based on Texas S.B. 459, which defines a "parenting student" as a student enrolled at an institution of higher education who is the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age. Consult with your academic advisor to determine if you are eligible for priority registration based on other reasons.

When is the last day to self-identify as a parenting student?

The deadline to self-identify as a parenting student is Feb. 19, 2025 by 5 p.m.

Can I self-identify as a parenting student if I am currently pregnant?

Please complete the "Priority Registration for Parenting Students" task in your my色花堂 Self-Service.