If you are unable to register for a particular class, take note of the error message displayed on the screen. This error message will tell you the specific issue that is preventing you from registering for the class.
In the event you are receiving an error message and unsure of what to do next, scroll to the bottom of the page upon submitting your courses. If you have a registration error, it will show up on the far left side of the page next to the course with the error.
Common errors/restrictions are listed below, along with corresponding instructions to resolve the specific issue.
REGISTRATION ERROR |
ERROR MESSAGE MEANING |
HOW TO FIX THE ERROR MESSAGE |
ACADEMIC STATUS PROHIBITS REGISTRATION |
The most common reason for this message is that a student was suspended academically. |
Contact the dean of the department of your major to discuss reinstatement. |
ALTERNATE PIN REQUIRED |
Student major department requires a PIN for registration. |
Contact the major department for more details. |
BACK TO BACK CAMPUS REGISTRATION |
Student has registered for back to back courses on different campuses and there is not sufficient travel time. |
Select another class that is not back to back with a class on a different campus. |
CAMPUS RESTRICTION |
The course is being taught at a campus different from the one assigned to the student record. |
Review the campus of the course and if the student would still would like to sign up, contact the department to be considered for an override. |
CLASS RESTRICTION |
Enrollment in this course is restricted by class (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.). |
Choose a different section or contact the department offering the course to request an override. |
CLOSED SECTION |
The course has reached maximum capacity. |
Choose "waitlist" if the option is available. Select another course; or contact department offering the course to request "Closed Class" override. |
CLOSED-WAITLIST FULL |
No regular or waitlist seats available. |
Choose a different section. |
CLOSED-# WAITLISTED |
No regular seats available, Waitlist seats available. |
Select "waitlist" from the drop-down list to waitlist yourself for the course. See Waitlist information for more details. |
COLLEGE RESTRICTION |
The course is being held for students within a specific college. |
Select another course or contact dean over course to request "College" override. |
CO-REQUISITE REQUIRED |
The course has a co-requisite. Student must be registered in another course/section in the same term that course. |
Register for the required course/section or ask the instructor of the section to enter a co-requisite override for that section. Co-requisites in which the student has previously taken both courses and now needs to retake only 1 of the co-requisites require a co-requisite permission to be entered by the department teaching the course. |
DEPARTMENT-NEED DEPARTMENT APPROVAL |
Student must receive department approval to register for the course. |
Contact the department that owns the course to request permission. |
FIELD OF STUDY RESTRICTION |
Only students in certain programs, majors, concentration, etc. are allowed to register for this course. |
Choose a different section or contact the department offering the course to request an override. |
LEVEL RESTRICTION |
Student's class level (undergraduate,graduate, professional, etc.) does not match the required level of class to take this course. |
Undergraduate students wishing to enroll in a graduate level course need permission from The Graduate School. Graduate students wishing to take undergraduate level courses should contact the department offering the course to request override. |
MAXIMUM HOURS EXCEEDED |
Student is trying to register for more credit hours than they are allowed. |
Drop one of the courses before adding the new course to remain within designated credit hour limit or contact your advisor for overload approval. |
MUTUAL EXCLUSION |
Student is attempting to register for a course that is similar to a course which you have already completed or a course for which you are currently registered. |
Contact the department for a permit. |
NOT ALLOWED TO REGISTER AT THIS TIME |
Student is trying to register at a time when registration is not available. |
Please note that registration is available only between 8am-midnight on certain days advertised on the Academic Calendar. If you are attempting on your assigned day during these times and the system is not available, contact the Registrar's Office. |
PREREQ & TEST SCORE ERROR |
Student has not completed, and is not currently enrolled in, the required prerequisites for this course. PLEASE NOTE: The system will not check for transfer credits that may satisfy prerequisite requirements. |
Check the catalog to see which prerequisite requirements you are missing. Select another course or contact department offering the course to request "Prerequisite" override. |
PROGRAM RESTRICTION |
Only students in certain programs are allowed to register for this course. |
Choose a different section or contact the department offering the course to request an override. |
RESERVED CLOSED |
This section is full. The section is set up with reserved seating and the section (Reserved or Open) has reached its maximum enrollment limit. |
Select a different section. |
RESERVED CLOSED-WAITLIST FULL |
The Reserved Seating and the Waitlist maximum are full. |
Select a different section. PLEASE NOTE: Reserved seats may potentially be released periodically. |
SR |
The most common reason for this message is that it is not your day to begin registering since registration is restricted by classification the first week of registration. Another reason may be that your student record is not active due to being out for at least two semesters. |
Review the Academic Calendar to determine your registration time ticket. If student record is inactive, students must reapply via Academic Admissions |
STUDENT ATTRIBUTE RESTRICTION |
This course is restricted to a certain group of students with a specific attribute. |
Contact the department offering the course. |
STUDENT STATUS PROHIBITS REGISTRATION |
The most common reason for this message is that a student's record is inactive due to being out for at least 2 semesters. |
Contact Academic Admissions. |
TIME CONFLICT WITH XXXXX |
Student is trying to register for a course that has overlapping times with the indicated CRN. |
Choose a different section or contact the department offering the course to request an override. |
PLEASE NOTE: Authorizations are not guaranteed and will be determined by the department.