Waitlisting Courses

A class waitlist allows you to express interest in a course that has already reached its capacity. Please note:

  • Waitlisting is not enrollment. You are not officially in the class, meaning you cannot submit assignments or receive grades while on the list.

  • No extra cost. There are no charges for being on a waitlist.

Key Deadlines & Availability

  • Window: Waitlisting is available until the Friday before the semester begins.

  • Exceptions: Most courses offer waitlists through Joe’SS, except for Physics 1135 and 2135.

How to Waitlist

  1. Select the Course: Attempt to enroll in your desired full section via Joe’SS.

  2. Check the Box: If a waitlist is available, an "OK to Waitlist" checkbox will appear. Select this to join the queue.

  3. Automatic Processing: An automated system runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoon to move eligible students into open spots.

    Note: After the final automated run on the Friday before classes start, all waitlists are cleared. To join a full class after this point, you must obtain a permission number from the instructor.

Eligibility & Restrictions

You will not be automatically moved from the waitlist into a class if:

  • Time Conflicts: The class overlaps with another course on your schedule.

  • Duplicate Enrollment: You are already enrolled in a different section of the same course.

  • Unit Limits: Adding the class would exceed your maximum allowed units for the term.

  • Requirements: You do not meet the specific course prerequisites or major restrictions.

  • Holds: You have an active registration hold on your account.

Important Responsibilities

  • Room Capacity: Enrollment from the waitlist is strictly subject to the designated room capacity.

  • Schedule Management: If you are successfully enrolled from a waitlist, you are responsible for reviewing your updated schedule and managing any necessary changes.

  • Cancellation: If you no longer wish to join a class you've waitlisted, no action is required once the semester begins, as the lists are automatically purged.