The classes are all full :(

[SarahLorraine]

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I am so bummed you guys. I finally figured out what I want to do with my life and I am *very* excited to go back this semester and start my science prereqs...only, at the beginning of the week there were chemistry and chem lab classes available. Registration is not open yet for late registration, but I just checked the classes again and now they say closed because they are full. This is so frustrating. I AM going back this semester. I have to work this out. The biggest problem is that I work full time and there is only ONE evening chemistry class...so I have to get into that one. UGHHHHHH.

I just needed to vent. I know I will be fine next semester because I will be in priority registration again...but I really really really want to start right now and I DON'T want to wait another semsester.

Have any of you had any success getting into a closed course some how? I intend to just try and try until there is an opening because there is bound to be one...but I hate to rely on that. Any advice? Thanks!

 

[KellyBean]

I don't think I ever had a problem getting into a closed class. The first thing you need to do is find the professor's email address and email the professor explaining your situation. Depending on the professor and/or the university, he/she will either tell you to come to class anyway to see if anyone drops or he/she will sign you in right away.

At my first university, the professors never checked to see how full the class was. They would add all the students. Then when I transferred, the professors at this school always checked to see if their classes were full or not. They were more difficult in that aspect, but eventually would add the students anyway.

 

[SarahLorraine]

Oh great idea KellyBean! Thanks!

 

[Cofo]

Throwin some knowledge at you - Science classes at my university are almost always closed before the 2nd time one could register! Know what you wanna do way ahead of time, and you will be set!

Cofo's knowledge is all that is ...knowledgable. ... - Cofo the Knowledgable

 

[sakigt]

There are always losers whose job it is to mess with people like us and sign up for courses then drop them a week later.

Id suggest getting in touch with the professor and attending the first few lectures...

 

[eddie269]

Somehow at community colleges, no matter what the class or how full it usually gets, more seats become empty as the semester goes on.

I remember one class at a JC was packed out the door the first week. Waitlisted, closed, walk in's, etc. By the 3rd week, 1/3 of the class was empty due to drops and no shows. I'd email the professor and ask how likely it is people drop despite it being closed right now. Chances are, you should get in.

 

[busyizzy]

What everyone says is true, but if you're waiting for a lab, the chances might be a lot lower. Lectures are one thing, but in lab, you need to use equipment, and they usually have a very limited amount of equipment - usually enough for the number of people capped for the class.

Still, it won't hurt to get on the waitlist and talk to the professor - there are usually people who drop out right before or during the first week.

 

[ADN1226]

I was having the same issue as you with anatomy and phys plus lab. At the local community college, they void those people who are registered for this class but have not paid for it yet so spots open up and I was able to get in --- thing is, theres probably others in your situation so you have to be constantly checking the classes online to see if maybe one person dropped. Good luck!

 

[piyi]

Indiana University had the best system for registering for classes. If a class was full, you can request to be on the waitlist for it which you could always check the status of; it would even tell you what place you were on the wait list. I don't know if this is a common procedure, but the colleges/universities where I am now don't have this at all and it is very annoying! I guess I was just spoiled back in the midwest. But I still got into every class that I wanted to (even without the automatic waitlist), no matter how full it was and no matter how late I was registering for it. You just have to check for an opening very religiously. Eventually, there will always be someone who drops.

 

[jayce00]

wow that sucks, sounds just like my school
after 2 years i finally gotten into general chem 1
so i'm very behind....

 

[markk122]

Worst comes to worst, do what I did. Go visit your professor during there office hours or when they ARE NOT BUSY. I just explained my situation to them very politily and they simply made an over ride and I was in the class.

In most situations with freshman lectures, such as gen chem/bio, one more person isnt really a big deal. 90 vs 91 students is no difference to them.

Like above, labs are a different story.

 

[omnione]

If overrides aren't given, then just keep checking on the school's website (if applicable) as they indicate if a course is open and/or how many seats are open. Once a seat opens near the first day due to last-minute drops, take it.

 

[jayce00]

my strategy now is to get the lab first, before getting lecture
since lecture seems easier to get [it's a big class]

 

[ageldred]

My first semester back at school I had trouble getting into Gen Chem. I talked to a few people at orientation and they had some tips for me. At my school they don't have an official schoolwide waitlist. Each department makes a waitlist, and the science classes are always full. So I contacted someone who put me on the waitlist and I expressed the urgency of my situation....about a week later (which was still before classes started) I was placed in the class. I would suggest asking around to other students on what is the most effective way to get in a course. And definitely show up on the first day...that's always a good way to get in the class.

 

[cfc]

I was having the same issue as you with anatomy and phys plus lab. At the local community college, they void those people who are registered for this class but have not paid for it yet so spots open up and I was able to get in --- thing is, theres probably others in your situation so you have to be constantly checking the classes online to see if maybe one person dropped. Good luck!

I have noticed this in my area too. At the University of Central Florida, we have triple term enrollment, so once you are in - you are good for 3 terms and you don't have to pay until the term actually comes up. Community colleges are not so nice and not so easy to plan your career with. Open enrollment is usually a couple of weeks before class starts and they will drop you if you do not pay the fees within a very short time, usually before the classes even start, so the earlier you enroll, the earlier you have to pay. I am thinking of doing my pre reqs at the cc level because of $$ but I dread their system of trying to get classes.

 

[cfc]

also, I know this sounds dodgy -- but sometimes someone you know may be able to register earlier then you - however the school factors your individual enrollment date, vs. open enrollment. At UCF it depends on your GPA so I have enrolled in classes for my husband to hold the spot and then when his enrollment appt comes around I will drop the class and he will quickly grab it.

 

[omnione]

also, I know this sounds dodgy -- but sometimes someone you know may be able to register earlier then you - however the school factors your individual enrollment date, vs. open enrollment. At UCF it depends on your GPA so I have enrolled in classes for my husband to hold the spot and then when his enrollment appt comes around I will drop the class and he will quickly grab it.

That happens at my school too where seniors, who have first priority in signing up for classes, sign up for a class to hold for their freshmen or sophomore friends. Personally, I think that this is an inconsiderate practice as it defeats the purpose of priority registrations, but some people don't want to be perfect.

 

[SarahLorraine]

Yeah...I should be fine after this semester because I have already graduated and my school seems to do it based on how many credits you have. I'm just going to try and try until someone drops it. Thank goodness I have an office job...I can sit here for 8 hours and try until I get it.

 

[cfc]

That happens at my school too where seniors, who have first priority in signing up for classes, sign up for a class to hold for their freshmen or sophomore friends. Personally, I think that this is an inconsiderate practice as it defeats the purpose of priority registrations, but some people don't want to be perfect.

well, I am almost perfect because I am an ARSENAL fan ---- wooo hoooo