Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the wait list for crosslisted courses?

Yes, provided you limit your use to the primary section. Waitlist does not yet work for secondary sections.

Is wait listing mandatory?

No.

What if I have two sections taught by different faculty and only one wants to use the wait list?

Wait list is available by section, not just by class.

Do I have to wait until the end of second week to close my wait list?

You can open, hold, or close a wait list at any time. Closing a wait list will clear the student information on screen 108.

We approve a few adds during third week. Will I lose my list of names when the wait list is closed, either by me or at the end of second week?

When a wait list is closed, data on screen 108 be cleared but a list of that information will be available on e-Print as an as yet unnamed report. If you do not have access to e-Print, please contact Beth Rogers or Angel Gonzalez in the Office of the Registrar.

Can I hold my class status and my wait list at the same time?

Yes. Students attempting to add your class in this instance will get a message that the class is closed. Students will not be able to add themselves to the wait list until you return the class status to "O" and the wait list status to "Y".

Can a student see his place on the wait list?

No. There are a number of scenarios under which a student might not move off the wait list, even though spots open up through administrative actions. For this reason, students only know that they are on the wait list. Students are advised that a spot on the wait list is not a guarantee of eventual enrollment.

Can I see a student’s place on the wait list?

Yes, by accessing screen 108 for the desired section.

Should I tell a student his place on the wait list?

Not unless you can promise a 100% guarantee of a spot in the class. As little in this life is guaranteed, it is suggested that at most, you tell a student his approximate place on the wait list (near the top, in the middle, at the bottom). If it is not your course in question or you have no idea of the rate at which another course tends to open up, you may not even wish to tell him that much.

I need to get a student into a closed or held course NOW. What do I do?

You may use either a "V" or a "T" code on screen 1C4.

The "T" code will override all enrollment restrictions, excluding time conflicts. Follow up with an "R" code.

The "V" code will override all enrollment restrictions, including time conflicts. Follow up with an "R" code.

I need to get a student into a course NOW but the wait list is full or on hold. What do I do?

Use a "T" or a "V" code, just as you would for a course that was closed or on hold.

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