Setting Registration Deadlines

Registration deadlines automatically close enrollment for a class a set number of days before it starts, giving you time to finalize headcount, prepare materials, and brief your instructor before class day. CPR Enroll+ supports deadlines at both the course level (applies to all classes from that course) and the class level (overrides the course setting for a specific session).

Before You Begin

• Know whether you want the deadline to apply to every class under a course, or only to a single session.
• Decide how many days before class start registration should close.
• If you plan to require a minimum headcount, know the minimum number of students needed to run the class.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Set a Course-Level Deadline (Applies to All Classes)

1. Go to Course Builder > Courses.
2. Click ⋮ > Edit on the course.
3. Scroll to the Enrollment & scheduling section.
4. In the Close registration date field, enter the number of days before class start that registration should close. The field reads days before class starts, so 2 closes registration 48 hours before the class.
5. Click Save. This deadline applies to every class scheduled from this course unless overridden at the class level.

Step 2: Set a Class-Level Deadline (Overrides Course Setting)

1. Go to Classes and click ⋮ > Edit on the specific class.
2. On the Class Info tab, find the Close registration field.
3. Enter the number of days before this class starts that registration should close — the field reads days before class start date.
4. Click Save. This setting overrides the course-level deadline for this session only.

Step 3: Set a Minimum Enrollment to Start a Class (Optional)

1. In the course Edit form, find Minimum Enrollments To Start Class in the Enrollment & scheduling section.
2. Enter the minimum headcount required.
3. Monitor enrollment numbers in the Classes list — the Enrollments column shows the current count versus the maximum.
4. If the minimum is not met by the deadline, use ⋮ > Cancel Class. CPR Enroll+ automatically emails all enrolled students with a cancellation notification.

Step 4: Set a Low-Enrollment Alert (Optional)

1. In the same Enrollment & scheduling section of the course, set Notify if below minimum to the amount of lead time you want.
2. Choose Days, Weeks or Months — the field reads before class.
3. This gives you a warning window before class day while enrollment is still below the minimum you set in Step 3, so there is time to promote the class or cancel it.

Best Practices

• Set deadlines at the course level first so every new class inherits a sensible default.
• Use a class-level override only when a specific session needs a different cutoff, such as a rush class or a private group booking.
• Pair a minimum enrollment requirement with the low-enrollment alert so you have time to promote a class before deciding whether to cancel it.
• Review the Enrolled column regularly as the deadline approaches so cancellations aren't a surprise.

Frequently Asked Questions