Priority (Early) Registration for Student Parents

Early (Priority) Registration Support

In accordance with Senate Bill 459, each institution of higher education in Texas is now required to offer parents of children who are 0 to 18 years old the opportunity to participate in Priority (Early) Registration.

Priority (Early) Registration will give student parents the option to register for courses one week before the general registration period. Parents or legal guardians of a child under 18 years of age can now request Priority (Early) Registration to ensure their class schedules accommodate their work, life, and family commitments.


How to Request Priority (Early Registration)


Parents or legal guardians of a child under 18 years of age must follow the two steps below to request Priority (Early) Registration for Spring 2024.

  1. Click on the following link to access the Parent Priority Registration Request Form: Parent Priority Registration Request Form
  2. Email the completed form to: hcc.systemregistrar@hccs.edu. 

Please allow just one business day for us to process your form. To ensure you get the earliest access to Fall 2024 registration, we recommend submitting the form by April 1, 2024. 


Fall 2024 Priority Registration Dates


  • Start Date: April 8, 2024
  • End Date: April 14, 2024


To take full advantage of priority registration, parents or legal guardians of a child under 18 years of age must enroll in Fall 2024 courses during this period. The general registration period for all students will open on April 15.

Please visit the Academic Calendar to view upcoming registration dates

Student Parent Resources

Please explore the academic, financial, and enrollment support available to student parents.

We're Here to Help

For questions about the form, please contact Enrollment Services or visit the Admissions and Enrollment Forms webpage.

For details to connect with an enrollment representative, please visit the Virtual Lobby or a campus near you.