Registration Information
eSIMS Registration Steps
- Go to the CUNY Portal web site: http://www.cuny.edu
- Click on Portal log-in and enter your CUNY Portal Username and Password to gain access.
- If you do not have an account, click on Register Now! on the right and follow the on-screen instructions. If you forgot your username and/or password click on Forgot your Username or Password? If you encounter any other problems, contact the IT Help Desk Center at 718-960-1111.
- Once on the CUNY Portal, make sure your profile depicts Herbert H. Lehman as your primary college and STUDENT as your primary role.
- Cick on the eSIMS link located under SSO Applications for Students
Once on eSIMS, you may perform the following transactions:
- To view the schedule of classes, click on Open Sections on the eSIMS menu. Here you will be able to search for classes based on certain criteria. For example, by department, days, times, etc…
- To register for classes, position the cursor over Registration on the eSIMS menu. Do Not Click! There will be one or more semesters listed on the pop out menu to the right of Registration. click on the appropriate semester.
- Once on the registration screen, you may enter up to five 4-digit registration codes at one time (one in each box).
- Click on Submit to register your selected classes. Any problems incurred will be displayed at the top of the screen. The classes for which you have successfully registered will be displayed below any error messages.
- Continue to add, drop, and replace classes until you are satisfied with your schedule.
- VERIFY THAT THE COURSE(S) AND SECTION(S) THAT APPEAR ON YOUR SCREEN ARE THE COURSE(S) AND SECTION(S) FOR WHICH YOU SHOULD BE REGISTERED.
- Once you are satisfied with your schedule, logout of eSIMS. NOTE: Every student must validate their registration by the required deadline otherwise your courses will be dropped. You have the option of validating your courses at the Bursars Office in Shuster Hall, Room 031 or on eSIMS under Semester Bill.
- From the eSIMS menu you may print out the following:
- Your schedule of classes
- Your unofficial bill
- Your unofficial transcript
- Your grades for a specific semester
- Open sections of a particular course
For Further Assistance with the steps to Register, call 718-960-8255, or go to Shuster Hall, Room 114.
Important: once you have validated for any semester or session, you are responsible for any fees and academic penalties incurred from registration changes you make. This includes the addition of session ii courses (for summer) and winter courses (for fall 2). You must drop unwanted courses before the first day of classes or you will be liable for the unvalidated/unpaid courses.
All registered students MUST validate with the Bursar. Visit the Bursar’s Office site for Tuition Payment Options information.
Last modified: Oct 13, 2011
