Overrides
The override process varies by situation and department, but for any override, you will need the following:
- Full Course Number (Course Prefix & Number)
- Course Name
- Section Number
- CRN (Unique class number for the section)
- The error that is preventing you from registering for which you want an override.
In all cases, override is not guaranteed. Be prepared to provide strong reasoning & documentation.
Once you have the appropriate documentation needed for the requested override,
please scroll and click the “College of Sciences Override Request Form” below to complete the request.
| Type of Override | Reason for Override | Where to Request the Override |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-requisite | Student has completed the prerequisite but is still receiving a prerequisite error – perhaps the course is not yet properly recorded in the system. | College that hosts the course. For College of Sciences (COS) courses, scroll down on this page for the “College of Sciences Override Request Form” button. |
| Class Limit | Student would like to request admission to a full or closed course (blue square icon on class search). | Department that hosts the course. For COS departments, visit Department Contacts. Once you receive written email approval, complete the “College of Sciences Override Request Form”. |
| Time Conflict | Student would like to request admission to two courses whose times overlap with one another. | Both Professors must agree and provide written consent approving. NOTE: The requested College of Sciences course must be open with seats. Time conflict overrides cannot work with waitlisted courses.Once you receive written email approval, complete the “College of Sciences Override Request Form”. |
| Term Unit Load | Student would like to take more than the maximum number of credit hours allowed in a semester (17 in fall/spring, 14 in summer) | For COS majors, please contact your academic success coach to start the petition process. |
| Instructor Consent | Student would like to enroll in a course that requires Instructor Consent (C.I.) | Contact the professor that teaches the course.
Please note: Instructor Consent cannot override a waitlist. Once you receive written email approval, complete the “College of Sciences Override Request Form”. |
| Third Attempt After Withdrawal | Student would like to enroll in a course a third time after that they withdrew from the course twice. | Complete this form with your assigned academic success coach.
Please note: the section of the course you are requested must be open with seats for COS to proceed forward. This override does not work with waitlisted courses. Once you have completed the form, click the button labeled “College of Sciences Override Request Form” below to complete the request. |