Wait List for “Closed” Courses

Many high demand courses have electronic wait lists available. When a class reaches maximum enrollment capacity, the course is said to be “closed”. A student will not be able to register for a “closed” class but will be given an option to be put on a Wait list also referred to as being “waitlisted”.

When a spot opens up in the class, the student will be notified by both MCC and personal email to register. The email will include a time period for the student to register. The student will be given 72 hours to respond and register themselves into the class, changing their status from “Waitlist” to “Web Registered”.

A student’s position on the waitlist is noted in the Student Detail Schedule in Self-Service Banner.

Students are not charged tuition while wait listing courses. When a seat becomes available and the student moves into the course, tuition charges are generated.

Students are responsible for reviewing their schedules to be aware of their enrollment status. Once a student is enrolled, charges for the term will not be waived based on non-attendance.

When wait lists are discontinued for the semester, you must request permission from the instructor to be admitted into a closed course. If the instructor grants permission, a “green slip” must be signed by the instructor and chairperson. Since the policy on “green slip” differs among departments, you should contact the faculty member or department staff during the registration process.

Reasons you will NOT be added from the waitlist:

• You are registered for a different course that meets at the same time OR
• You have a hold on your account which prevents registration

Learn more about our Waitlist process, including schedule information.