Registration and Holds FAQ
Find answers to many registration and hold-related questions about the IMSE Program at NC State University.
Last Updated: 09/22/2025 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date
Registration
Who do I talk to regarding my registration, etc?
Contact Registration and Records, 919.515.NCSU (6278) or registrar.ncsu.edu.
When does preregistration advising begin, and how do I get advised?
- Refer to the university registration calendar for official dates at https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/calendars/.
- If you are a new student, contact the IMSE director, Michael Kay, at  kay@ncsu.edu. If you are unsure of who your advisor is, contact the IMSE program coordinator, Bill Irwin, at wjirwin@ncsu.edu or 919.515.3808.
Can my IMSE advisor help me get into non-IMSE courses?
No, only administrators from the department offering the course can add or remove you from classes in that department.
Can’t find your answer? Please contact our program coordinator, Bill Irwin | wjirwin@ncsu.edu | 919.515.3808.
Holds
I have an advising hold on my account. How do I get it removed?
- Prepare the necessary advising paperwork as directed, Academic Advisement Form.
- You must see your advisor for the advisement term hold to be released.
Can’t find your answer? Please contact our program coordinator, Bill Irwin | wjirwin@ncsu.edu | 919.515.3808.
