Frequently Asked Questions

General MyMAP Questions

How do I navigate within MyMAP?

Simply click on the tabs labeled Welcome & Instructions, Student Summary, Plan MyMAP, Organize MyMAP, and Register.

How do I find detailed information about a course?

Each course in MyMAP is hyperlinked to a Course Catalog Information window which provides the course description, credit hours, notes regarding the course, prerequisites, and when it will be offered. This information comes from the university catalog and class schedule.

How can I know when a course will be offered?

The most accurate source to find if and when a course is being offered is to look in the registration system. We also provide projections for future offerings in the university catalog. You can also find this information in MyMAP by simply clicking on the course.  A window will pop up displaying the Course Catalog Information which displays when the course will be offered.

Note: There will be times when the university will offer the course at a time other than those listed or not offer the course during the specified time. Therefore, we encourage you to utilize the most up to date information found in the class schedule and registration system.

What does the message "You or an administrator has made a change since you last loaded this page" mean?

This message will appear when changes are made to your academic plan or registration while other instances of MyMAP are open. For example, if you have MyMAP open in two separate windows and make changes to your plan or registration in one window, the other window will then display the message "You or an administrator has made a change since you last loaded this page." This is not an error message but is simply a way to communicate that you have made changes somewhere else. You can refresh your browser to dismiss this message and see any changes that were made.

 

Welcome & Instructions Tab

Why are there different instructions for undergraduate and graduate students?

Undergraduate and graduate students have different requirements for graduation and different processes to accomplish those requirements. Therefore, specific instructions related to graduate students are needed.

 

Student Summary Page

What do I do if any of my personal information is incorrect?

If personal information such as your name, birthday, or marital status is incorrect, contact the Records/Registration Office at B-150 ASB or 422-4470. If information is incorrect concerning how completed classes are applied to your degree, or classes are missing, etc., contact your college advisement center. If you have questions regarding transfer credit and how it counts toward BYU coursework, contact Student Services at D-155 ASB or 422-2507 to make an appointment with the transfer evaluator. If your transfer course is for a major requirement, you should contact your college advisement center.

What does "Total Pts" mean?

Every grade carries a point value. By dividing the total points by the number of graded hours, you will come up with your grade point average.

How do I find out my academic standing and what it means?

Click on the Student Summary tab, and you will find the academic standing section, which includes your status and a link that explains what that status means.

How do I know if I have holds on my record?

Click on either the Student Summary tab or the Register tab and you will find the Holds section. It will either have a 'None' or 'Y' in the section. (On the Register page 'Yes' is used instead of 'Y.' 'None' indicates that you have no holds on your record. A 'Y' indicates you have a hold. Click on the 'Y' and it will display a window which identifies the hold and who to contact to clear up the hold.

How do I find out my advisement center’s contact information?

In the Student Summary tab, there is a section displaying the advisement center for your major and it includes the campus address, telephone number, and email address.

Where can I find my Major Academic Plan (MAP)?

MyMAP displays your major on both the Student Summary page and Plan MyMAP page. The name of your major should be hyperlinked. Simply click on the major and MyMAP will display a PDF version of your Major Academic Plan (MAP). Note: Pre-majors and most minors do not have Major Academic Plans.

How do I change my major?

Contact the advisement center responsible for the major you intend to declare.  To find these centers, please go to advisement.byu.edu.

How do I change my email address?

MyMAP enables you to update your email address on the Student Summary page.

 

Plan MyMAP Page

What does Advanced Planning Mode do?

When you check this box, all the classes you have taken that could fulfill requirements will appear. If the box is unchecked, only the first class which meets the requirement appears. This feature is useful if you have taken a class that could fulfill more than one requirement because it allows you to plan a course for the requirement(s) you want it to fulfill.

What is the "Add Note" button used for?

If you plan to fulfill or act on a requirement by means other than taking a course listed in the Select Courses window, you can make a note of it to remind yourself that you have a plan for the requirement. For example, you might write, "Plan to take through Independent Study," or "Wait until spring term" in the Add Notes section.

What is "Explore Other Majors/Minors" used for?

Many students wonder what might happen if they change majors/minors. The Explore Other Majors/Minors feature allows you to see how your completed and planned courses might fulfill the requirements for other majors/minors.

Note: While this tool allows you to explore other majors/minors, you cannot declare a major/minor through this page. If you are considering changing your major/minor, please see your advisor.

Do I have to plan and/or organize my classes before I can register?

No, you can register for classes on the Register page without planning. However, planning and organizing your classes will help you to optimize your time at BYU.

If I plan all my classes in MyMAP, do I still need to talk with an advisor?

Absolutely! Advisors are vital to your academic success at BYU. We encourage you to use all that MyMAP has to offer and to seek feedback from your advisor on how to create and improve your plan.

Where do I find my Progress Report?

You can find your Progress Report on the Plan MyMAP page by clicking on the button in the top right hand corner of the page. A PDF version of your Progress Report will display.

What if I find an error on my Progress Report?

Please contact your advisement center if there is any incorrect information on your Progress Report.

What if there is an error on the Plan MyMAP tab?

Please select the Feedback link in the top right hand corner and send us a detailed message explaining the error.

What do I do if a course is used to fulfill a requirement and I want it to fulfill a different requirement?

There are several answers depending on the level of planning you have already completed.

• If you haven’t planned the course at all, simply go to the requirement you would like to complete and select the course.
• If you have planned the course to be used for a certain requirement, you will need to remove the course from that requirement. Then  plan the course for the desired requirement.
• If you have already registered for the course but haven’t planned it, you will need to plan it on the Plan MyMAP page.
• If you have registered and completed several classes that could fulfill the requirement, click in the Advanced Planning Mode check box, find the requirement, and click the "Use course here" link next to the class you want to use to complete the requirement.

How do I know if I have successfully planned enough courses to fulfill a requirement?

Look under the status column on the Plan MyMAP page. Once you have planned enough courses to fulfill the requirement, you will find "Requirement Planned" listed in the column.

What does the "Use Course Here" link do?

Within the Advanced Planning Mode, MyMAP displays each course you've completed under the requirement(s) it could fulfill. If you want the course to be used under a specific requirement, click the "Use course here" link. If you decide later on you do not want the course used for that requirement, click the "Remove" link.

Can I take classes for fun even though it doesn’t count towards a requirement?

You can definitely plan a class that doesn’t fulfill any requirements. On the Plan MyMAP page, change the drop down box to “Elective Courses.” Click on the Select Elective Course button and choose the teaching area and courses you wish to take. Please note that we encourage you to make the most of your time at BYU and take courses that are fun but still fulfill requirements towards graduation.

 

Organize MyMAP Page

Does organizing a class mean I am registered?

No. You are not officially enrolled in a class until you add it on the Registration page or have an add card processed by the Registration Office.

How do I know when courses will be offered?

MyMAP utilizes information from the university catalog to display when courses are offered. When you click on a course number anywhere in MyMAP, a window will pop up showing the name and description of the class, what semesters/terms it is offered, number of credit hours it carries, and its prerequisites, if any. If a department has not designated when the course will be offered, MyMAP will display “Please contact the department.”

Why can I organize classes for semesters in which they are not offered?

Courses are often offered at times not listed in the university catalog. Therefore, we allow students to plan the course even when it is not listed as being offered. Please note that the course offerings are subject to change. You may need to double check your plan before each semester to make sure the course is being offered.

If I organize all my classes in MyMAP, do I still need to talk with an advisor?

We highly recommend working closely with your advisor to determine the best plan for you. If you have already created a plan, your advisor can look it over to determine if you’ve created the best sequence, chosen the appropriate time for prerequisites, and if there are other courses you might want to consider. Faculty members can also help you with course selection based on your academic and career interests.

 

Register Page

How do I register for a class I have not planned?

On the Register page, simply click the Add Classes or Add an Envelope of Classes button for the semester or term in which you plan to enroll.

How do I print my class schedule?

Select the semester you wish to print and click either the Enrollment Summary or Weekly Layout button. A pop-up window will open showing your schedule for that semester. Click Print to print a hard copy.

How do I find my priority registration day?

Select the semester for which you wish to find your priority registration day and click on the Registration Notice button. It can also be found along the top of the section for each semester or term.

What is an envelope and how do I add one?

Several departments group classes together (place two or more classes in an “envelope”) with the intention that their students will enroll in the envelope of classes. This reduces the number of times a student has to add classes. Adding an envelope of classes is very similar to adding an individual class. In this case, go to the Register page, choose the semester/term, click the Add an Envelope of Classes button, select the semester/term, choose the envelope type, choose the envelope category, then click the "A" next to the envelope of classes you would like to take. 

Note: Just like adding individual classes, you will occasionally find a ‘-‘ next to the envelope. This indicates the envelope is full or you have not met the requirements to register for courses within the envelope.

How do I register for a class?

There are two methods to register for a class using the MyMAP system:

1. In the Registered Courses section, click the Add Class button, choose the semester/term, choose the teaching area, and then choose the course you are considering. Now look under the “A” column to find any available sections of the course. Click the "A" next to the section you want to add.
   
   Note: Sometimes you will find a '-' under the "A" column. This indicates that the course is either full or you have not met the requirements to register for this course. The requirements are often listed in the note column (click the Y).
   
   
2. Under the Planned Courses section, you will find all of the courses you have planned. They are organized in the semester/terms you’ve previously chosen or are listed in an unorganized group. Click on the Add link, next to the course you want to register for, confirm the semester/term, and click on the A next to the section you would like to take. Just like method 1, you will sometimes find a '-' under the "A" column. This indicates that the course is either full or you have not met the requirements to register for this course.