Fall 2026 Registration Information
Registration for Fall 2026 is Apr 8, 2026 at 10:30AM!
Registration for all new graduate students beginning for the Fall 2026 term opens Aug 3, 2026
Make sure your schedule is ready and all the classes you want to enroll in are in your shopping cart! You can find information on how to add classes to your shopping cart on the answers page here.
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Waitlist:
The PAIA department manages its own waitlist for any class that fills up. DO NOT use the waitlist function through MySlice. If you are not able to enroll in the class, you can put your name on the PAIA electronic waitlist. We will contact you if a seat becomes available. Do not put your name on the waitlist for a course before registration opens at 10am or you will not be considered for a seat (we can see time stamps ๐).
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Holds:
Please ensure you do not have any holds on your account prior to registration or you will not be able to register for classes!
The department DOES NOT have the ability to lift or alter holds on your account.ย If you have a hold on your account, follow this link to find out how to get the hold lifted.
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DegreeWorks:
DegreeWorks is a tool to help you stay updated on your degree requirements. Donโt know what classes to take? Check DegreeWorks through MySlice to see what outstanding requirements you have left to fulfill. Visit the FAQs page here to learn more.
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Fall 2026 Course List:
The Fall 2025 PAI course list can be found below.
Fall 2026 (1271) Course Schedule - PAIA
Always check MySlice for up-to-date times and locations as these are subject to change.
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MPA and MAIR Handbooks:
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Waiver Exams:
If you are interested in taking the Statistics or Economics Waiver Exam to test out of PAI 721 or PAI 723, please email paia@syr.edu to sign up.
It is very important that if you are taking a waiver exam, you still register for Stats or Econ tomorrow as a backup in case you do not pass the exam.
The Statistics waiver exam will be held in-person on Aug 17, 2026 from 9AM-12PM in Eggers Hall, Room 225B.
The Economics waiver exam will be held in-person on Aug 18, 2026 from 9AM-12PM in Eggers Hall Room 225B.
Visit the Waiver Exams Page for further information.
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Helpful Links:
Syllabi on Answers (PAIA syllabi only)
Certificate of Advanced Study Website page (includes list of accepted courses for each certificate)
Graduate Course Catalog (Be sure you are viewing the correct year - 2025-2026 or 2026-2027)
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For any problems/errors during registration:
Please email the PAIA inbox at paia@syr.edu which will be monitored closely during the time of registration.
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