Registration Overrides

Below is useful information to assist you with responding to registration override inquiries:

Error: Maximum Hours Exceeded

Description: The student cannot register for this course since they have exceeded the credit limit. The credit limit for undergraduate and graduate students is 18; the limit for professional students is 22.

Solution: If you wish to allow the student to exceed the credit limit, contact the individual within your college/school who has been assigned the “super-user” role to update this information. After the information is updated, the student should be directed to register for the course online.

Error: Closed Section (Limit Override)

Description: The class the student is trying to register for has no more seats available.

Solution: Contact the schedule deputy of the department that offers the class. If space is available, the schedule deputy or his/her assistant can provide an override through INB. Once the override is processed, the student should be directed to register for the course online.

Error: Department Permission

Description: The course requires department permission in order to register for the course.

Solution: Contact the office of the department or schedule deputy that offers the class. If the student is eligible and there is space available, the schedule deputy or his/her assistant can provide an override. Once the override is processed, the student should be directed to register for the course online.

Error: Instructor Permission

Description: The course requires department permission in order to register.

Solution: Contact the instructor or the schedule deputy of the department that offers the class. If permission is granted, a schedule deputy or faculty member will enter the override. Once the override is processed, the student should be directed to register for the course online.

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