THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

Priority Registration for fall 2026 and winter 2027 begins tomorrow, April 13, in the university’s new academic portal, Experience.

Students received a reminder today with details about registration in Experience, including time tickets, PIN access, and support resources. You can review the communication below.

We recognize that there are many teams and individuals across the university who are working diligently to support this transition to a new registration process. Additionally, all faculty and staff are encouraged to review the Banner Support page, so that you are empowered to guide our students during this time.

April 12, 2026

Priority registration begins tomorrow, Monday, April 13. We want to make sure you have everything you need to register successfully in Experience, along with a few important updates, so you can move forward with confidence.

Below are the updated time ticket slots and priority registration groupings. Your assigned time ticket in Experience is your official registration time.

If you have a question about your assigned time ticket, email helpdesk@olemiss.edu: 

Monday: 
Time Ticket Slots: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Groups: Priority registration students (e.g., athletes, band, accessibility accommodations, honors, veterans), Pharmacy (3rd & 4th year), Graduate students, Law

Tuesday: 
Time Ticket Slots: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:40 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Groups: Graduate students, Provost Scholars, Seniors, Law

Wednesday: 
Time Ticket Slots: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Groups: Juniors, Sophomores, Law

Thursday: 
Time Ticket Slots: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Groups: Freshmen

Friday: 
Time Ticket Slots: 8:00 a.m. 
Groups: Remaining eligible students

🔔 Tip! Students can find their Time Ticket by going to the Student Self-Service card in Experience, selecting Student Profile, and then Registration Notices in the top right of their screen. 

Time Tickets can also be viewed in the Registration Self-Service card by selecting Prepare for Registration.

If you have not yet received your fall 2026 and winter 2027 PINs, access them below. The link is also available on your Experience homepage and the Using Experience page.

Be sure to save your PINs (write them down or take a screenshot). You will need them to register and make any schedule changes.

‼️ Important 
This link is a one-time process to support the transition to Experience. Students are expected to meet with their academic advisor before registering to ensure progress toward degree completion. 

As your time ticket begins, you will register in Experience using the Registration Self-Service card, provided you have no holds.

🔔 Tip! Be sure you have acknowledged the Registration and Financial Agreement (Select the Notification > Select View Task) before registering.

Watch this short video for step-by-step guidance:

Extended IT Helpdesk Hours for Priority Registration (April 13 – May 1)
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

If you call after 8:00 p.m., your request will be submitted as a help ticket and addressed the next business day.

To learn more about Encompass:

If you have questions or would like to learn more, please reach out to Encompass at encompass@olemiss.edu.

For help accessing Experience, contact the IT Helpdesk.