Registration Instructions for Online MBA

Below are the instructions for registering for GSM courses. Please contact your Student Success Advisor (SSA) with any questions.

Important Tips for Using RaPS (Read before proceeding)

• Before you have access to RaPS, you must set up your UC Davis computing account (if you have not already done so). You will need your UC Davis Login ID and (Kerberos) passphrase to register.
• Registration and all GSM adds/drops/course changes are processed in RaPS (and are forwarded electronically to campus systems.
• All holds must be removed from your student account before your registration can process. Holds can be for financial issues, immunizations, or other missing requirements.
• Mobile Devices: Students should not use mobile devices to process their RaPS registration or MyBill payments.
• Dropping Classes: Students cannot drop their last class, nor can they drop classes after the add/drop deadline. If you need to drop your last class or drop a class after add/drop, contact your SSA directly.
• Student Directory: You will receive an automated prompt allowing you to update your directory one week prior to your registration group being open. Please confirm the information in the directory before proceeding to registration. This includes updating your name pronunciation in the directory.

Registration and Processing System (RaPS) Actions 

Registration open date and deadlines are available in the Academic Calendar, which can be found in RaPS (login and select the Academic Calendar tab).

Registration in RaPS transmits to the campus system on an hourly basis during these times:

• Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Any registration request submitted outside of these times is date/time stamped and submitted as soon as the campus system re-opens.

Please note:

1) Due to the design of the course, some instructors will not allow students to add after the first class meeting. Please contact the instructor for permission prior to adding the course.

You are expected to attend courses through the end of finals, including all final exams at their posted times.

2) As a UC Davis student you are required to have health insurance and will be automatically enrolled in the UCD Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). For UC SHIP Waiver Application Deadlines, Cost and more information, click here.

Registration Process

Registration in RaPS transmits to the campus system every hour during these hours:

Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. - 7:59 p.m. Registration requests submitted outside these times are date/time stamped and submitted when the campus system re-opens.

Once the course schedule is published but no earlier than two weeks before registration opens, you can add courses to your schedule “shopping cart”. Once your registration date is reached, any courses that are in your cart will be automatically processed. The ability to add courses to your cart does not guarantee your placement in a course. Once the enrollment request processes, you will be notified of your enrollment or if placed on a wait list via email.  

1. Login

Use your UC Davis Login ID and Kerberos passphrase.

2. Student Directory

Before you enter the registration system, you must update your Student Directory information. Please update your information to your local address while attending UC Davis. You must also provide your name pronunciation.

3. Manage Schedule

Review your registration and add or remove course(s), if necessary, under Manage Schedule.

4. Adding/Dropping Courses

Add additional course(s) in Manage Schedule, then Add Courses. Select course(s) and then Add to My Schedule. To remove a course, go to Manage Schedule then click the red X next to the course.

All courses, regardless of start date, must be dropped by the Add/Drop Deadline for the quarter. Please note that the quarterly Add/drop deadline and the MBA@UCDavis Refund Policy work in tandem on determining the refund. Residential drop dates can be found in the notes section of each residential in the course schedule. Any question please contact your Student Success Advisor or the GSM Registrar. 

5. Review your Enrollments

Once registration for your group opens, you should receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. If you do not, return to RaPS, Manage Schedule and check your status in the Enrollment Status column. Click on the word in that column for additional information on your current status.

UC Davis MyBill Student Bill & Payment Overview

Quarterly payment deadlines can be viewed on the UC Davis Fees & Billing Calendar. The GSM follows the undergraduate student fee payment deadlines (Sept 15, Dec 15, Mar 15). For info on how and where to pay, visit Cashier & Payment Solutions here.

GSM Students who miss the payment deadline are subject to a registration hold for future quarters.

Students can access their bill and pay through MyBill. MyBill account balances and activity are updated in real-time throughout the day. Please note that the MyBill statement is a monthly statement; it is only updated on the 22nd day of each month. UC Davis does not issue payment reminders.

Students adding courses after the Student Fee Payment Deadline: Any additional units added after the Fee Payment Deadline may result in additional charges on a student bill. Students are expected to pay this balance immediately.  

Financial Aid Funding for course fees: Financial aid funds will be reflected in MyBill prior to fees being due. If financial aid does not disburse as anticipated or you have specific questions about your financial aid, please contact Financial Aid by emailing gradmail@ucdavis.edu.

Deferred Payment Plan: Only students enrolled in the Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) through MyBill may pay on the 15th of each month in installments. All other students are expected to pay in full by the Fee Payment Deadline or immediately upon enrolling in additional courses after the Fee Payment Deadline.

Employer Sponsorship: If your employer will be paying your course fees directly to UC Davis, the Student Accounting Office can set up a sponsor authorization, which allows UC Davis to apply a temporary credit to your account. For more info, click here or contact the Student Accounting Office at sponsor@ucdavis.edu.

Refunds are processed by the Student Accounting Office. Questions should be directed to Student Accounting.

Cross Registration Overview

Students may select cross-registration courses during the initial registration period.

In RaPS, select courses in Manage Schedule and Register for Courses. Please note that Cross-registration does not process until the cross-registration period for the selected course.

1. Cross Registration Dates and Deadlines (Online OMBA >> On-premise Programs)

Summer 2024: May 13-Jul 3
Fall 2024: Aug 19-Oct 4
Winter 2025: Nov 12-Jan 15
Spring 2025: Feb 18-Apr 9

2. Cross Registration Policies and Procedures

SEE GSM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, SECTION 2.5: ALL STUDENTS CAN TAKE UP TO A TOTAL OF 36 UNITS OF CROSS REGISTRATION COURSE DURING THEIR MATRICULATION AT THE GSM. NOT ALL COURSES ARE TAUGHT IN ALL LOCATIONS AND STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO MAKE CROSS REGISTRATION REQUESTS JUDICIOUSLY WITH THIS IN MIND.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS

Cross Registration is processed through RaPS after the Cross Registration Starts Date (see above Cross Registration Dates and Deadlines). As with all registration, cross registration enrollments are prioritized based on a student's registration group.

When cross registration is open, within 24 hours, once it has been verified that space is available in the course, you will receive an automated enrollment confirmation email.

3. What to Expect After You Are Enrolled

Course info can be found in Canvas, the learning management system. Your Kerberos login/credentials (the one you use for RaPS) will grant you access to the system. 

Parking, building access, meals information etc. can be found in the links below. Any location specific question you may contact the facility/operations manager listed on each location page. 

• Directions to UC Davis Gallagher Hall
• Directions to UC Davis Bay Area MBA Program in San Ramon, CA
• Directions to UC Davis Sacramento MBA Program in Sacramento, CA

Additional Resources

1. Independent Study Information

2. Grades

3. Tax Information