Frequently Asked Questions about Wait Listing
How can I wait list for a closed section?
Register in person at the R&R service window, Academic Advisement,
or through the web.
Can I wait list for more than one section of the same course?
YES! Your chances of being registered in a course increases if you
can wait list for multiple sections. When a seat becomes available and
your name is first on the wait list, you will be registered. Once
registered for a specific section, your name will be removed from the
wait lists of the alternate sections
I want to take a specific section of a course. My first choice is
closed. Can I register for an open section and still add my name to
the wait list for my first section choice?
NO! Once registered for a section, you will not be successfully
registered via the wait list. The system will identify the duplicate
course and drop you from the wait list. You need to either choose to
register for the open section or take your chance by wait listing for
the closed section.
How will I be notified if I get a seat in the course?
A new course schedule will be mailed to you. It is your
responsibility to know your registration status. You should check your
schedule on the MCC web page regularly. Always check your registration
status prior to the start of the semester. Non-attendance in a course
is not a valid reason for a tuition refund. Know your registration
status before you incur any tuition charges!
When will wait lists end?
About half of MCC departments delete wait lists just before the
start of the term. And the other half will delete the wait lists after
the first week of classes. (See the department listing below for
specific details)
If I am wait listed for a course after the start of the term, how
will I know if I am going to be registered?
You need to attend EVERY CLASS meeting through the first week of
the term. Your instructor may choose to delete you from the
wait list if you miss class during this crucial week. Check your
schedule on the web or go to the R&R Office for an updated copy of
your schedule. It is your responsibility to know your registration
status when you are on a wait list. Non-attendance in a course
is not considered a valid reason for a tuition refund.
What if I change my mind and do not want to be on the wait list.
Drop the course, just like you would make any other change on your
schedule.
Can I get into a course via the wait list if I have another course
scheduled at the same time?
No. Time conflicts are not permitted and will cause you to be
dropped from the wait list. Financial holds, prerequisites and credit
hour limits will also cause problems in wait listing. Be sure the
course can be successfully added to your schedule before wait listing.
Departmental Schedule of Wait List Processing.
|
Dept |
Wait Lists - When to close? |
Late Start Sections |
|
Psychology |
End WL at end if 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Human Services |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Hospitality |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Chemistry/Geosciences |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Applied Tech |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Health Professions |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Engineering & Physics |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Health/Physical Education |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Biology |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Three days after Session Begins |
|
Law & Criminal Justice |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Engineering Technologies |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Mathematics |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Ant/Soc/Political Science |
End WL at end of 2nd week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
English/Philosophy |
End WL before classes begin |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Office & Computer Programs |
End WL before classes begin |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Visual & Performing Arts |
End WL before classes begin |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Business Administration/Economics |
End WL before classes begin |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Nursing |
End WL before classes begin |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
ESOL/Foreign Languages |
End WL before classes begin |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
Transitional Studies |
No Wait Lists in this department |
No Wait Lists |
|
Teacher Education |
End WL at end of 1st week |
Day Before Session Begins |
|
