Strategies for Scheduling a Course That's Full
- Keep trying eLion; a new section of the course may be added, or someone might drop the course.
Note: Because the Schedule of Courses is updated only once a day (around 6:00 a.m.), space may actually be available in a course that appears to be full. Try scheduling it anyway by entering its six-digit schedule number on eLion; it may have a space.
If, according to eLion, the course you're trying to schedule is actually full, try re-entering the schedule number again later. If that section or other sections of the same course have spaces, eLion will list them for you. Keep trying; someone will probably drop the course.
- Call or stop by the department* offering the course to ask:
- Is there any way I can schedule this course?
- Is it likely that more sections are going to be added? If so, when?
- Is there a waiting list? (If so, get your name on it!)
- What's the name of the instructor? (Call, e-mail, or stop by during the instructor's office hours to ask, “What would you recommend if I really want/need to take this course?”)
*Tip: Department phone numbers and office locations are in the Schedule of Courses.
- Check World Campus course availability in the Schedule of Courses. (World Campus courses are available only on the Web). Click on the appropriate semester and select “World Campus (WD)” from the Campus Location pull-down list. If the course you want is available, check the World Campus section of the University Undergraduate Advising Handbook for registration information.
- Schedule a course that would be a good alternative. (Be sure to review all of your course selections with an adviser.)
- Wait until the semester begins. Many courses will have space available within the first week of classes. If it's okay with the instructor, sit in on the class even if you can't add it at that point. That way, you'll be sure you really want the course and you won't have missed anything if you can add it later.
- Ask the course instructor to sign a registration drop/add form giving you permission to enroll (even though the class is full). If the instructor signs this form, take it to the department for approval and processing. (If the department does process the “override,” double-check your schedule to be sure that the course you added doesn't conflict with other courses already on your schedule.)
Don't settle for courses that aren't appropriate just because they're available. Keep working on your schedule until you're satisfied with it.
For additional help, check Registration Tips.
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