Class Waitlists

Is a course you were hoping to take full?

Take a deep breath–we offer a waitlist option. This doesn’t guarantee you’ll be able to take the course you wanted, you can get in line.

Automated Waitlisting

If a course is full, you can add yourself to a waitlist. If a spot opens up, we’ll send you an email in Bear Mail according to your position on the waitlist. You will have 24 hours to register for the class through Ursa. If you don’t register during this time period, the course will be offered to the next person on the waitlist. Not all courses will have a waitlist option. For instructions, please view the Waitlisting for Students Help Sheet.

General Waitlist Guidelines

Waitlist based on a first-come, first-served.
Waitlist holds a spot in line should a seat become available and does not guarantee a seat in the class.
An automatic notification is sent to your Bear Mail once a seat becomes available. Be sure to check your Bear Mail frequently!
If notified, you’ll have a 24-hour time limit, starting when the email was sent, to register. You are not automatically enrolled in the course.
If you do not register within 24 hours, you will be dropped from the waitlist and the next student will be notified.
Waitlist is available until the last day to add a class in Ursa. Regular late-add procedures will apply after this point.
Not all courses will make a waitlist available.
Registration restrictions will apply to your waitlist request. This includes holds, prerequisites, co-requisites, cohorts, time conflicts, etc.
You cannot waitlist for a different section of a course in which you are already registered. You also can not be on a waitlist for more than one section of the same course.

Waitlist FAQ

Which courses are eligible for the registration waitlist?

Not all classes will have a waitlist option.

Waitlist participation is determined by the instructor or academic department. If you have questions about a specific class, contact that academic department.

When a seat is available, is the next student on the list automatically registered for the class?

No, you are not automatically registered for a class. We’ll send you an email via your Bear Mail account that a seat is available in a specific section.

The email begins a 24-hour deadline to register for the section or be dropped from the waitlist. If you are notified on the last day to add courses through Ursa, you may have less than 24 hours to register.

Can I see my position on the waitlist?

Yes, you may see your position on the Registration Waitlist in your course schedule.

In the Student tab of Ursa, click the link to Register, Add, or Drop/Withdraw classes. Select Register: Add/Drop/Withdraw to see your current registration by term. In the weekly calendar, click the tab “Schedule Details” to view your courses. The waitlist position will be listed in the course messages.

May I be on the waitlists for more than one course at a time?

Yes, you may register for more than one Registration Waitlist. There is no limit. However, you cannot place yourself on multiple waitlist sections for the same course.

May I still be on a waitlist if I failed the in-progress prerequisite prior term?

No, if you failed a pre-requisite are on the waitlist, you will be dropped from the waitlist.

I received an email informing me that a space was available in a section and I could register. However, I did not read it in time to register before the 24-hour deadline.

You are responsible for routinely checking your Bear Mail account. If you miss the 24-hour deadline you will lose your spot on the waitlist. You must re‐register for the waitlist if you still wish to register for that class or section.

How long does this notification process go on during the semester?

The notification process proceeds through the add deadline of the course. Notifications sent on the add deadline will expire at midnight and will have less time to register for the course. Ursa does not allow online registration after midnight of the add deadline.

To register for a section after the add deadline the instructor will submit a Petition to Late Add form for consideration.

When does the waitlist expire?

All waitlist positions will expire at midnight on the last day to add the class.

How does the waitlist affect my financial aid?

Your enrollment status directly impacts your financial aid awards and offers. You must be registered for the course in order for the credits to apply to your enrollment status. Waitlisted courses do not count towards your enrollment status (full-time or part-time).