Registration Error Library

Seeing an error message while registering for classes can be frustrating. This Course Registration Error Library explains common registration errors, what the message means, and how you may be able to resolve this issue. Use this guide to troubleshoot problems and continue enrolling in your courses.

If you see any errors not listed here that are specific to your college, please reach out to your academic advisor.

Error Message	Reason and Resolution
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY NEED - This course requires enrollment in multiple sections (i.e. lecture and discussion and/or lab, etc.). Please select all required sections.	Most courses have multiple parts (like a lecture and a lab). Don't miss a thing! Here's how to check if you're linked up correctly: -Look for the "LINKED" bar. On your dashboard, the "Status" column will show you a blue bar that says "LINKED." This is your quick confirmation. -Use the "View Linked" button. In the far right column, click "Linked Sections" and then "View Linked." The system will automatically help you match up the right section. -Check the "Class Details." Click on the title of a section to open its details. A "Linked Sections" area will show you all the other required parts of the course.
ALREADY ENROLLED - You are already enrolled in the course you are attempting to enroll in. Please select another course.	You've already registered for this course, so check your registration summary for the specific section you selected.
ALREADY ENROLLED - You are already enrolled in this course. To enroll in this section, you must first drop CRN %1%	You are already enrolled in this course, so check your registration summary for the specific section. If you want to switch sections, remember to drop the original section. If you need to be enrolled in more than one section this term, contact the appropriate department to request a permit.
ALREADY ENROLLED IN EQUIVALENT - You are already enrolled in CRSN %1% which is considered to be equivalent to this course. To enroll in this section you must first drop CRN %1%.	Since you're already registered for an equivalent course, you'll need to choose which one you want to keep Check your registration summary to see which class you're currently in and make a decision from there. If you are not certain which is equivalent, you can review the "Class Details."
CLASS RESTRICTION - This course is restricted by class (i.e. FR, SO, JR, or SR). You do not meet the criteria to enroll in this course.	You're not able to register for this course because your current number of earned units doesn't meet the class level requirement.
CLOSED - The seats or waitlist seats for which you are eligible are reserved or full. Please select another section. Refer to the Schedule of Classes for more information.	This section is currently full, and the waitlist is closed for reserved seats you are eligible for. You'll need to register for a different section of this course or choose a different course entirely.
CONTENT OVERLAP - The content of this course overlaps with %1% %2%, which you have taken or are enrolled in. Please select another course in which to enroll.	Based on university policy, you can't take courses with significant content overlap. It looks like you've already received credit for a course with similar content, which is why you can't enroll in this one. You'll need to choose a different course.
COREQUISITE REQUIRED - This course requires enrollment in a corequisite course, %1% %2% %3%. Please add the additional course to your enrollment.	Some courses have a co-requisite, which means you have to enroll in another specific course at the same time. Please add the required co-requisite course to your registration summary and then try to enroll in both courses at the same time. If you aren't sure what the co-requisite course is, click on the "Class Details" for more information.
COURSE NOT ACTIVE - This course is not available for enrollment. Please select another course.	The section you're trying to enroll in isn't open for registration right now. Please try to register for an alternate section of the course or a different course altogether.
DROP CONCURRENT - The section you are attempting to drop has required, concurrent sections (i.e. lab, discussion). You must drop all concurrent sections of this course.	When you drop a course, you need to make sure you're dropping all the linked sections and activities. Go through your registrations summary to make sure you've dropped all parts of the course.
ENROLLED IN CROSS-LISTED COURSE - You are already enrolled in CRS %1% which is cross-listed with this course. To enroll in this section you must first drop CRN %1%.	Cross-listed courses are identical, which means you can only enroll in one of them. Check your registration summary to confirm you aren't already enrolled in the same course under a different listing.
EXCEED REPEAT - You cannot repeat this course, a cross-listed course, or an equivalent course for more than a total of %1% units. You are attempting to exceed this number.	That course is repeatable only up to a certain number of units, and you've already reached that limit. You won't be able to enroll in any additional units for it. When you review your academic history, be sure to include any equivalent sections you've taken, as those count toward the total.
FULL COURSE - This course is full. Please select another section.	This course is currently full, and there is no waitlist avaialble. You can try to find an open spot in a different section of this course, or you can register for another course altogther. It's also a good idea to check back periodically, especially around the start of second pass, as seats may open up.
FULL COURSE AND WAITLIST - This course and the waitlist is full. Any seats showing as available have been offered to students on the waitlist. Please select another section.	If you see an open seat in a class but can't register for it, it's likely being held for a student on the waitlist. Students have 24 hours to response to their waitlist notification and the claim their spot.
FULL COURSE AND WAITLIST - This course is full and the waitlist is full. Please select another section.	This course and it's waitlist are both full. You can try to find an open spot in a different section of this course, or you can register for another course altogether. It's also a good idea to check back periodically, especially around the start of second pass, as seats may open up.
FULL COURSE WAITLIST OPEN - The avaiable seats in this course have been offered to students on the waitlist. The waitlist is available and has %1% students on it.	If you see an open seat in a class but can't register for it, it's likely being held for a student on the waitlist. Students have 24 hours to respond to their notification and claim the spot. Since the waitlist is still open, you can add yourself to it to secure a place in line if another seat becomes available.
FULL COURSE WAITLIST OPEN - The available seats in this course have been offered to students on the waitlist. The waitlist is available and has %1% students on it.	If you see an open seat in a class but can't register for it, it's likely being held for a student on the waitlist. Students have 24 hours to respond to their notification and claim the spot. Since the waitlist is still open, you can add yourself to it to secure a place in line if another seat becomes available.
FULL COURSE WAITLIST OPEN - This course is full. A waitlist with %1% students is available.	This course is currently full. Since the waitlist is still open, you can add yourself to it to secure a place in line if another seat becomes available.
FULL WAITLIST - This course is full and the waitlist is full. Any seats showing as available have been offered to students on the waitlist. Please select another section.	This course and its waitlist are both full. If you see an open seat in a class but can't register for it, it's likely being held for a student on the waitlist. Students have 24 hours to respond to their notification and claim the spot. You can try to find an open spot in a different section of this course, or you can register for another course altogether. It's also a good idea to check back periodically, especially around the start of second pass, as seats may open up.
FULL WAITLIST - This course is full and the waitlist is full. Please select another section.	This course and its waitlist are both full. You can try to find an open spot in a different section of this course, or you can register for another course altogether. It's also a good idea to check back periodically, especially around the start of second pass, as seats may open up.
LEVEL RESTRICTION - This course is restricted by level (undergraduate, graduate, or medical). You do not meet the criteria to enroll in this course.	As an undergraduate students, you need special approval to enroll in a graduate-level course. You'll need to submit the Undergraduate Credit for a Graduate Course form to get permission.
MAJOR RESTRICTION - This course is restricted by %1%. You do not meet the criteria to enroll as specified in the Schedule of Classes. Please select another course.	This course is restricted to specific majors, and it looks like you don't meet the necessary criteria to enroll. You'll need to choose a different course.
MAXIMUM ATTEMPTES - You cannot enroll in this course again because you have taken it the maximum number of times allowed, including cross-listed or equivalent courses.	When you're trying to repeat a course you're not eligible to retake, there are a few common reasons why that might be happening: 1. If the course is a CNAS course, you might have to wait until second pass to register. Try enrolling again then. 2. If you're attempting to take a course for the third time or more, you need to get approval. Make sure you've submitted the repeaet approval form. 3. You earned a grade of C- or higher in a previous attempt. If that's the case, you aren't eligible to repeat the course.
OVER MAXIMUM UNITS - You are attempting to add more units than the maximum allowed.	Enrolling in this course would put you over the maximum number of units you're allowed to take this term. To request an exception, you'll need to submit the Maximum Enrolled Units form.
PERMISSION REQUIRED - This course requires %1% in order to enroll	If you are an undergraduate student you need to submit the Registration Help form to request permission to enroll in this course. If you are a graduate student, please reach out to your Graduate advisor.
PREREQUISITE REQUIRED - You have not completed the required prerequisite(s). Please review the information in the Schedule of Classes for requirements of this course.	It looks like you haven't met the prerequisite requirements for this course. You can find out what you need to take by checking the Class Details in the Schedule of Classes or by looking at the course's description.
RESERVED - This course is reserved for a specific group of students. You do not currently meet the criteria to enroll. Refer to the Schedule of Classes for more information.	These are often for specific groups, like students in a Learning Community or new Transfer Students starting in the fall. You can check the Seat Availability column to see how many seats are unreserved and still open. If you aren't part of the group for the reserved seats, you won't be able to register for them. In that case, you'll need to find another section with unreserved seats available.
RESERVED FULL WAITLIST OPEN - The seats in this course that are reserved for your specific group of students are full. A waitlist is available and has %1% students on it.	This course is currently full. Since the waitlist is still open, you can add yourself to it to secure a place in line if another seat becomes available.
TECHNICAL PROBLEM - We are experiencing technical difficulty processing your request, please try again later.	First, try these steps: 1. Clear your browser's cache. 2. Close your browser. 3. Log in and try to register again. If you're still having trouble, contact BearHelp for more assistance.
TIME CONFLICT - The day/time of this section overlaps with another course, CRN %1%. Please adjust your schedule or select another section.	The course you're trying to enroll in conflicts with a class you're already registered for. They meet at the same time and on the same day. You'll need to either choose a different section of this course or register for a different course altogether.
VARIABLE UNITS - This course is a variable unit course. Please select the number of units %1% %2% %3%	Some courses let you choose how many units you want to enroll in. You need to select the number of units you want to take to finish your registration.
WAITLIST OPEN - The seats in this course reserved for your specific group have been offered to students on the waitlist. A waitlist is available and has %1% students on it.	If you see an open seat in a class but can't register for it, it's likely being held for a student on the waitlist. Students have 24 hours to respond to their notification and claim the spot. Since the waitlist is still open, you can add yourself to it to secure a place in line if another seat becomes available.
WAITLIST PENDING - The available seat(s) have been offered to a student on the waitlist. Please add yourself to the waitlist.	If you see an open seat in a class but can't register for it, it's likely being held for a student on the waitlist. Students have 24 hours to respond to their notification and claim the spot. Since the waitlist is still open, you can add yourself to it to secure a place in line if another seat becomes available.
Your waitlist notification period has expired. The seat has been offered to the next student. You may add yourself to the waitlist again or select another section.	Your 24-hour window to enroll in the seat reserved for you from the waitlist has expired. If you still want to get into the class, you can add yourself back to the waitlist or see if there's another section with an open seat.