Getting into a closed class
It may be possible to register for a course that has closed. Procedures
to request special permission vary from department to department and
from course to course. In general, you should first go to the department
offering the course. The department may put you on a waiting list or
refer you to the instructor. Often decisions are made at the first class
session. Attend the first class meeting if you are on a waiting
list or need the instructor's permission.
UMD introduced wait listing as part of the Web enrollment system starting
with Fall 2004 enrollment. Students will be eligible to wait list for
courses offered through selected departments as indicated by "Wait
List available" appearing next to the class in the Class Schedule
or Class Search.
For courses not using the Web wait list you should first go to the
department offering the course, where you may be put on a manual waiting
list or be referred to the instructor for permission to register. Attend
the first class meeting if you are on a waiting list or need the instructor's
permission, to see if more students will be admitted. To register for
a closed course you must have a class permission number from the instructor.
All class permission numbers expire at the end of the second week of
classes. After the second week you must go to your college office for
approval.
If you get permission to register in a closed course, the instructor,
department or collegiate office will either enter an approval code
so you can register, or give you a class permission number which
you will use when you register for the course during the first two weeks
of the term.
