We’re really at a loss on how to solve the problem of students hoarding courses. I know that some of you have very good reasons – you’re not the ones we’re referencing.
I just ran the statistics again, and this winter 3 students took 4 CSE courses and 157 took 3 CSE courses (out of over 1300 total students – most take only 1 or 2). Right now for spring, 21 students are registered for 4 CSE courses and 252 are registered for 3. That means we have at least 100 spaces in courses that are likely not actually going to be used by the people who are registered.
If at all possible, please try to make up your mind on courses you don’t plan to take. Your fellow students will thank you.
In more positive news we are working hard to adjust course limits for 446 and several 300 level courses, so stay tuned for more openings.
Feel free to write to ugrad-adviser@cs with suggestions on how you think we could fairly remedy this conundrum.