How do I join a waitlist?
If a section that you are attempting to add to your schedule is full, and a waitlist is available, the section will say “This section has a waitlist” and show a number underneath to indicate how many students are on the waitlist. Select “Add Section.” Once you add the section to your schedule, it will display with a “Waitlist” button on the “Plan & Register for Classes” page. NOTE: YOU ARE NOT YET WAITLISTED! Click the “Waitlist” button to add yourself to the waitlist.
What does the “Drop Waitlist” button mean?
If your course has the “Drop Waitlist” button it means you are currently on the waitlist. If you click the “Drop Waitlist” button you will be removed from the waitlist and if you add yourself back on the waitlist, you will lose your rank and will be added to the end of the list.
What happens when a seat becomes available for me?
You will receive an email to your HCC email address indicating that you have been registered. Be sure to check your HCC email account each day. You can also check your schedule through Self-Service: Student Planning (available hours: 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.) or in person at the Office of Records, Registration, and Veterans.
What if I no longer want the course? What if I don't want to stay on the waitlist?
If you decide that you no longer want to be on the waitlist for a particular section, remove yourself from the waitlist as soon as possible. Once you are registered for the course and you decide that you no longer want that section, you must promptly drop yourself prior to refund deadlines to avoid any tuition and fee charges. Students are responsible for payment for registered sections.
How do I figure out where I am on a waitlist?
Prior to adding yourself to the waitlist, you will be able to see how many students are on the waitlist, to make an educated choice on whether or not to join the waitlist. After that, your position on the waitlist will be unknown until you receive an email notification, so check your HCC email account each day.
What is required to be eligible for a waitlist?
You must satisfy course requisites before you can add yourself to a waitlist. You may also add to the waitlist if you have all the required waivers and petitions provided by the appropriate academic department. You must also resolve any holds that will prevent you from registering (e.g. financial hold, library block).
You will receive an error message if you attempt to add yourself to a waitlist and you do not have all the required permissions and/or requisites, or you have a hold on your account.
What if my waitlist is yellow?
You need to take action. The course will have a hazard symbol letting you know what makes you ineligible to enroll in the course. Even though you may have been eligible at the time you joined the waitlist, something changed. Regardless of your rank on the waitlist, you WILL NOT be registered until you resolve the registration restriction.
Can an instructor or academic department add me to the waitlist?
No, you must waitlist yourself. You may waitlist a course in Self-Service or in person at the Office of Records, Registration, and Veterans’ Affairs
If I choose to waitlist for a section, does it show up on my schedule?
You will see your waitlisted sections tagged as “Waitlisted” on the “Plan & Register for Classes” page in Self-Service.
How will I know when a seat is available?
When a seat becomes available and you have been registered, you will receive an email to your HCC email with the subject Waitlist: You Are Registered. Log in to Self-Service to view your updated schedule.
Will I automatically be registered for the section when a seat becomes available?
Yes, if you meet all eligibility requirements at the time the seat is open you will be registered and sent a notification to your HCC email.
Can I add myself to more than one waitlist?
You may only add yourself to a waitlist for one section per course.
What happens when I register for a section after I am on a waitlist for a section of the same course?
If you register for a course section when you are waitlisted on another section, you will be dropped from the waitlisted section. Your self-service planning will update the waitlisted section backed to “planned”.
Can I register for a section in summer after I waitlisted the same class in fall?
If you register for a course section when you are waitlisted on another section, you will be dropped from the waitlisted section. Your self-service planning will update the waitlisted section backed to “planned”. As an example, summer/fall and winter/spring registration periods.
If I am registered for a course, will I be able to waitlist for the same course in a future session?
Yes, you are permitted to waitlist for a course after you have registered for a similar course. We understand you may need to make changes do to unexpected changes.
Can I get on a waitlist if there is a time conflict between courses?
Yes, you can add yourself to a waitlist when there are time conflicts, however if a seat opens you will NOT be registered, and the seat will go to the next ranked, eligible waitlisted student. You need to resolve any schedule conflicts prior to a seat opening to ensure you are registered at the earliest opportunity.
Is there an option to waitlist for a course (SPCH-105) and not just a section (SPCH-105-701)?
No, you must add yourself to the waitlist of a specific section, should a waitlist exist.
If I don’t get into a waitlisted section, what options are left?
If you do not successfully register for a waitlisted course, you should register for another section that has seats available. Remember: winter/spring registration begins each October/November, and summer/fall registration begins each March/April. Register early for the best selection!
What is the most important item for students to remember when using the waitlist feature?
Check your HCC email each day for notifications about being registered.
