<p>Cross-registration is a wonderful option, but it’s overhyped. Two major points - the host schools students have registration priority (i.e., you will be the last to register so if the course is filled, you’re not getting into the class) and your dean has to give permission for you to enroll in the first place. Basically, that means if your home school has the equivalent course, you cannot take it at the other institution. </p>
<p>Having said that, many students do take advantage of this opportunity and it presents a much wider range of course offerings than any one school can offer. Just don’t expect that you will be attending CMU at a Pitt tuition price.</p>
<p>Here’s a link to the website listing the guidelines for cross-registration (Remember, each school has their own interpretations of these guidelines!):
[Pittsburgh</a> Council on Higher Education - Handbook](<a href=“http://76.12.104.172/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&id=36&Itemid=56]Pittsburgh”>http://76.12.104.172/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&id=36&Itemid=56)</p>