The preliminary study list deadline is the first day of classes of each quarter during the academic year. As early as possible, but no later than this deadline, students (including those with TGR status) must submit to the Office of the University Registrar via Axess, a study list to enroll officially in classes for the quarter. Students are expected to be enrolled "at status" by the preliminary study list deadline. This means that students must be enrolled in sufficient units to meet requirements for their status, whether full-time, 8-9-10 units (graduates only), 12 units or more (undergraduates only) or on approved special registration status.

Students are charged a $200 late study list fee for submitting their study lists after the quarterly deadline.