The advising staff is getting a lot of email about full courses. Here’s the official scoop, please read!
- This always seems to happen.
- It always stresses everyone out (sorry!).
- There is hoarding going on with your peers, shame them into not hoarding courses as this messes up everyone’s plans.
- PLEASE sign up on notify so we can see where the demand is for courses, we are actively trying to add space as I type.
- MOST of the time we can get the majority of students in when they show up in the first week, so all is not lost.
- What about getting into a different section of a course you’re registered for? We can often help with this, but generally don’t do it until after the main registration period, so hang tight and then email advisors with all the relevant info: your name, student number, sln of section you’re in, slns of sections you’d like, and we’ll see what we can do, but try hard to wait until Period II registration
https://www.cs.washington.edu/students/ugrad/before_you_register#major
Please do not contact faculty directly. CSE advisors manage overload requests for 300- and 400-level majors classes (i.e., those open only to CS or CE majors) during the first week of the quarter. Here are actions you can take if desired classes are full:
- Register for the UW Notify program so you’ll be alerted to space opening in the course. This also helps the department understand where current demand is falling.
- Continue watching the time schedule for an open space. Also consider other courses you can take and register for them.
- If you cannot enroll before the start of the quarter, plan to attend class. During the first few days of the quarter, the instructor will tell you how to fill out the online overload form for students who still need to register. At the end of the first week, advisors will give out add codes if there is room in the course to overload.
- If you have trouble registering due to prerequisites, contact an advisor for assistance. Include your full name and student number for a prompt response.
With respect to non-CSE courses, the Gateway Center for Undergrad Advising provides tips and specific departmental information for getting into closed courses. For most courses, checking the time schedule for openings is your best chance of getting a space.