Faculty of Arts & Science
Academic Advising

Am I eligible for wait-listing?

Continuing students can wait-list for courses as long as the following conditions are met:

• The course must be required in your declared major;
• You have the prerequisite(s) for the course or have obtained a Prerequisite Waiver from the instructor;
• The course must fit your schedule or you give us permission to drop you from a course to accommodate the wait-listed course; and
• You must have attempted to register in the course during your initial assigned registration period.

We cannot accept wait-list requests for courses that will be used towards your GLER, electives, minor, or concentration.

How do I wait-list for a course?

You must meet with a student program advisor in the appropriate Faculty during the wait-list period to submit a wait-list request. If, for some reason, you are unable to meet with an advisor, please contact us to make alternate arrangements.

When can I submit a wait-list request?

The wait-list period occurs immediately following the initial registration period. Check the Notice Board for the exact wait-listing dates.

Is wait-listing first come, first served?

No, we prioritize students on the wait-lists based on their degree progress. Students who are closest to finishing their degrees will be accommodated first. Students submitting their wait-list requests on the last day of the wait-list period will receive equal treatment to students submitting on the first day of the wait-list period.

Once I am on the wait-list, should I keep trying to register?

Yes, we expect wait-listed students to continue trying to register in the course(s) on their own and to notify us if they are able to get the course on their own.

Why would I be removed from the wait-list?

Students are removed from the wait-list:

• When they are registered in the course;
• If they already registered in the maximum number of courses permitted;
• If it is found the prerequisite(s) have not been met and the student has not obtained a Prerequisite Wavier from the instructor;
• If a time conflict exists between the course for which the student has wait-listed and the courses in which they are already registered; and/or
• If the student has a cash hold on their account.

Am I guaranteed to be registered in the course I am wait-listing for?

Although every attempt is made to accommodate wait-list requests, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to register you in the course. You should discuss alternative course options or sequencing plans with a student program advisor.

If my wait-list request is accepted, when will I get into the course?

If we are able to accommodate your wait-list request, you may be registered in the course at anytime between the wait-list period and the end of the Add/Drop semester, depending on the unique circumstances of the course(s) you need. It is important to notify us if you make any adjustments to your registration.

How will I know if I have been registered in the course?

We are unable to notify each student directly when their wait-list request has been processed. Students are notified each day when their registration changes by an automated e-mail sent by the Registrar's Office. This is how you will know that your registration has changed. Of course, you can always check your registration on the Bridge.