Waitlist Information

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A waitlist feature is provided in the Registration System. Waitlist allows students who encounter classes with a status of "Closed" (maximum enrollment reached) to place themselves on a list of other students who are also waiting to register for the same class. The waitlist system, in its current design, is meant to give those students who are not enrolled in a class a chance to get into the class; it is not designed to assist you in getting a "preferred" schedule.

Waitlist is available while registering for classes or dropping/adding classes using the Student Self-Service link in the sidebar on the Services tab in OneStart.

Waitlist position is maintained according to the date and time of the waitlist request. The first person to activate a waitlist request for that class is placed in the top position on the waitlist. When a seat becomes available, the first eligible person on the waitlist is registered for the class.

The status of waitlist requests can be monitored by clicking the Class Schedule link on the Student Self-Service page (accessible via a link in the sidebar) on the Services tab in OneStart. You are responsible for monitoring your active waitlist requests through the last day of waitlist processing. After the last day of waitlist processing all unsatisfied waitlist requests expire. Check the Official Calendar to determine the last day of waitlist processing.

Waitlist Instructions

1. Connect to OneStart ( http://onestart.iu.edu)
   


2. On the Services tab, select the Student Self-Service link in the sidebar, then locate the Registration & Classes section, and select Drop/Add Classes.
   


3. Select the appropriate term.
   


4. Select Add Classes.
   


5. Click to search for a class.
   


6. Uncheck the Show Open Classes Only box. All classes, open or closed, will appear.
   


7. On the Search Results page, click the Select button for the closed class you want to waitlist.
   


8. Check OK to Waitlist. If there is another class you would like to drop, enter the Class Number in Drop if Enrolled.
   


9. Click the Submit button.
   


10. If you click the Success message, you will see your position on the Waitlist.

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Waitlist Tips

• If your waitlist request has not been satisfied by the beginning of the semester check your waitlist request daily through the end of waitlist processing.
  


• After the last day of waitlist processing all unsatisfied waitlist requests expire.
  


• Once you waitlist a class you will not be able to modify that request. Waitlist request(s) can be added or dropped.
  


• You must drop a waitlist request just as you would any registered class if you no longer want to take the course.
  


• If you have a waitlist request that utilizes the drop if enrolled feature and are still on the waitlist on the first day of classes you must make a decision. Drop your waitlist request and remain in your registered class or stay on the waitlist. If your waitlist request has not been satisfied by the end of waitlist processing you remain in your registered class for the semester.
  


• During waitlist processing if you have a waitlist with a drop if enrolled class, attend your registered class. If scheduling permits also attend your waitlisted class.
  


• If you are registered in a course by waitlist and decide to drop the course, the same refund schedule listed on the Office of the Bursar's Fee Refund Schedule applies.
  


• Once waitlist processing is complete if you have not been placed and still want to add the class, you should follow the Drop/Add procedures.
  


• Waitlist position is displayed on the class schedule.

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Important Things to Know about Waitlist Processing

Email Notifications

E-mail is now official IU communication. Pay close attention to any courtesy e-mails you receive from waitlist@indiana.edu or reghelp@indiana.edu. They will contain important information that is specific to your registration/waitlist.

Regardless of courtesy e-mail notifications, you are responsible for monitoring your active waitlist requests through the last day of waitlist processing.

Drop if Enrolled

The "Drop if Enrolled" feature allows students to specify a class they wish to drop if they are successfully placed in their waitlisted class. "Drop if Enrolled" classes will show on the student's class schedule with a status of "Enrolled", but will be listed in the Drop if Enrolled column on the waitlisted class.

Time Conflicts

Students must closely monitor their schedule and be aware of class times so that they do not waitlist classes that will result in a time conflict. If the student is on a waitlist that conflicts with an existing class on their schedule, and they have not listed that conflicting class as a "Drop if Enrolled," they will never be placed in the waitlisted class. Also, if a student builds two waitlists that conflict with each other, they will never be placed in either class.

Multiple Waitlist Requests

A student can place multiple waitlist requests for the same course (different meeting times, days, or instructors), but only if it is a single course with no related component courses. Related component courses (with lab, discussion, lecture, etc.) are NOT eligible for individual component waitlists if a student is already enrolled in the course.

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Contact Info

For waitlist questions call the Registration Support Center at 855-8200

or

If you would prefer to correspond by email, registration assistants will answer questions directed to RegHelp@indiana.edu. We will try to respond to email inquiries within 24 hours.

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