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Fall 2011 Registration Questions and Answers

1. I don't have the exact prerequisites for the class I want. Does this mean I can't sign up for the course?

Students bear sole responsibility for passing all prerequisite courses. Pre-computer science students are held to the additional prerequisite requirement of having earned A's and B's in all computer science courses prior to moving on to advanced courses. Neither UAccess nor the online waiting lists will block you from registering so if you have not met the prerequisites, the instructor and/or the Computer Science Office of Academic Services may drop you from your classes.

2. If I haven't been added by the first day of class, does this mean I can't get in?

We will add as many students off the waiting list as possible prior to the beginning of the semester. However, you can still attend the first day of class if you have not been added. The instructors will be given the waiting lists, and if seats become available they may add wait-listed students who show up on the first day.

If the instructor does add you on the first day of class, he/she will present you with a signed Computer Science change of schedule form. You must submit this form to the Office of Academic Services to be officially added to the course.

3. What if a class I want to get into is full?

Classes fill up quickly and certain classes will be "closed" for registration once they are full.  To be put on a waiting list, please visit Academic Services in Gould-Simpson 901.  You may also e-mail us at advising@cs.arizona.edu. CSC classes 127A, 227, 245, and 335 will be monitored for enrollment.  If a section in this class is full, please check back daily to see if new seats have opened.  If a class is closed, please visit Academic Services to be put on a waiting list.

4. The course I'm on the waiting list for is showing as having seats available on the schedule of classes. Why haven't I been added?

We monitor the waiting list and class enrollment, and will add students to the class periodically. We do not update the roster every time that a seat opens in a course.

5. My priority registration week was last week. Do I need to get on a waiting list now?

If a course is full at the time that you attempt registration, you may visit the Academic Services Office to be added to the waiting list.

6. What if I don't get into the class I'm waiting for?

Being put on the waiting list is no guarantee that you will be added to your requested course. You should register for a backup course in case you are not added.

If you feel that you have unique circumstances, please contact your advisor to discuss your academic options.

7. I'm a Computer Engineering major with a CS minor. Why am I restricted from taking some CS classes?

In general, and depending on your catalog, computer engineering majors complete the computer science minor by taking C SC227, C SC245, C SC345, C SC445 or 473, and ECE 369, all of which are already required for the engineering major. Because additional C SC courses are not required in order to complete the minor, computer engineering majors will not have high priority for being enrolled in additional computer science courses.

8. Who should I contact with my other questions?

Please contact the Computer Science Academic Services at advising@cs.arizona.edu, (520) 621-4632, or make an appointment at advising.cs.arizona.edu.  We are located in Gould-Simpson 901.

Updated: 03/23/11

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