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Step 10:
Wait Lists
  • When all sections of a course are full, you can place your name on a list of students who want to register for that course. This is the wait list.  If the department can open more seats in a section, the department will add students from the wait list into the class and then notify the students by email or by phone. Please note that not all courses will have a wait list available.
  • If you want to put yourself on a wait list, go to the MyServices module of MyBGSU and select Wait Listing to add your name to a wait list.  Remember that all sections of a course must be full before you can put your name on a wait list.  If a wait list is not available for a particular course, the system will tell you.  Also, note that you can put your name on a wait list for only a limited time.  Each semester will have a cut-off date for putting your name on a wait list (see the official BGSU calendar).  After that date, wait listing is unavailable.
  • You should always try to register for alternate courses that meet your degree requirements before you put your name on a wait list.  Your adviser will help you make a list of these alternate courses; thus, it is extremely important to make an advising appointment before you register.  If all sections of the courses you need are full, then you can add your name to a wait list.