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Registration Add Errors

Issue / Question
What to do if you get errors when registering for courses? 
  • Why did I get a registration add error?
  • What are common registration add errors?
Environment
  • Platform
    • BengalWeb
  • Audience Affected
    • Students
    • Faculty
Resolution
After Adding Classes, Check Carefully:
  • Classes added successfully are listed under the Current Schedule.
  • Classes not added successfully are listed under Registration Add Errors (look at errors closely to find out what problems you may have to address).
Common Registration Add Errors
If the message indicates that you should do so, contact the section instructor if you believe you should be granted an override (or call the department if the instructor is unavailable). Provide your ISU ID and the course CRN. You must go back into BengalWeb and register if granted an override.
  • Prerequisite required
    • Must take another class first — or have a high test score. If you think you qualify to take the class anyway, contact the instructor or the department chair to ask for an override. If granted, you can then attempt to register for the class.
  • Corequisite required
    • Must also take another class at the same time, such as a Biology class which has a corequisite lab. You must simultaneously enter both numbers in the worksheet to register for these classes. Contact the instructor or department chair if you think you need an override for this restriction. If granted, you can then attempt to register for the class.
  • Major restriction
    • ​​​​​​​Only students majoring in the field can take the class. If you are not in that major, contact the instructor or department chair to ask for an override. If granted, you can then attempt to register for the class.
  • Instructor permission
    • ​​​​​​​Suppose you need special permission to register for the class. Contact the instructor or department chair to get permission and an override. If granted, you can then attempt to register for the class.
  • Maximum hours exceeded
    • ​​​​​​​Most undergraduate students are only allowed to register for 18 credits. To register for more, you must get permission from the Dean of your college.
      • Note: Not recommended for your first semester at ISU.
  • Class level restriction
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some classes are open only to students at certain levels, i.e., juniors or seniors. If you want to take the class, contact the department for permission, or wait until you are at the correct class level. Note: Must be admitted to Graduate School to take 5000-8000 level courses.
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Details

Article ID: 52840
Created
Thu 4/26/18 2:15 PM
Modified
Tue 9/27/22 3:17 PM