Waitlist Registration Information

 

What is Waitlisting? 

Waitlisting is a way to wait “in line” for a course that is full.

If a seat becomes available:

• The first student on the waitlist will receive an email notification to your WCSU Email account that will let you know if a seat becomes available.
• You will have a 48 hours from the time the email is sent to log into Banner Web and add that class to your schedule.
• If you fail to register within the 48 hours, you will be dropped from the waitlist and that seat will open for the next student on the waitlist.

 It is important that you check your WCSU email regularly so that you do not miss this notification. To accept the seat, login to BannerWeb, navigate to the registration screen and change Waitlist to Register.

 

Can I get waitlisted for a course if I have a registration hold?

No. Registration holds will prevent you from adding a waitlisted class, even if you are sent an email that a seat is available.

 

Do I need to meet pre-requisites to be placed on the waitlist?

Yes. You will need to meet the same requirements to waitlist for a course as you would if you were registering for that course. Students will not be able to waitlist for a class if you have not met the pre-requisites or corequisites (or if they are not currently taking the pre-requisite or co-requisite course). Students will not be able to waitlist if they do not meet the registration requirements or have special authorization permissions.

 

Am I guaranteed a seat if I am on the waitlist?

No. Being on a waitlist does not constitute registration and does not guarantee you a seat in the course. Students should register for available open sections of the courses they need and want, and use the waitlist only to revise or optimize their schedules if a preferred section becomes available.

 

How long am I on the waitlist?

You are on the waitlist until a seat opens up.  Two weeks prior to the start of the semester, anyone still on the waitlist will be dropped and will have to check Browse Classes for available seats in classes.

 

What if I am a full-time student, does waitlisting count towards full-time status?

No.  If you are a full-time student, you must be registered full-time. The waitlisted class will not count towards you full-time status at the university.

 

The section I want to register for doesn’t have a Waitlist. Why?

Only certain courses determined by a department will be eligible for Waitlisting.