Waitlist

The following is held true for all sections with waitlists available:

  • Students can add their name to a waitlist if a class is full.

  • If seats open up in the class, students on the waitlist will be enrolled automatically.

  • Students are urged to monitor and manage their waitlist ranking.

  • Students enrolled automatically from the waitlist will have 3 days to pay or will be dropped for nonpayment; prior notification of drop for non-payment is not sent.

  • Students who are on the waitlist at the beginning of the term:

    • must attend the first day of class and be on time

    • If space is available, the instructor may provide you with an Add Permit Code.

    • Students must register via WebAdvisor by the last day to add the course deadline.

    • Online class "Add Permit Code" can be requested from the instructor by email.

  • Students will not be charged for units on a waitlist.

  • Waitlisted units will not count towards Financial Aid eligibility.

  • Students cannot be enrolled and will be dropped if:

    • You have not met the prerequisite at College of the Desert

    • You are enrolled in a class that overlaps/conflicts in time

    • You are enrolled in the same course, but a different section

    • You are already enrolled in 19 units for spring or fall and 7 units for summer; you must visit the Counseling Center to obtain an Overload Approval and file the approval with the Admissions Office

  • Waitlists will be closed one week prior to the beginning of the term.

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